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244, RE: India Web design firms
Posted by DanLaBate, Tue Jul-31-07 09:40 AM
>Your going to fall out of your chair when you see what poor
>quality you get when outsourcing.

I would disagree with this statement, there are many talented individuals around the world both in design & programming. It is possible to get bad service and quality from anyone, buyer beware.

These are some common problems with offshore solutions:

1. Communication: There is a language barrier even when English is being spoken that can result in misinterpretations.

2. Coding: I have found that the HTML code is poorly commented, or even worse, it is in their first language. If you ever hire another designer they may have to take longer to make changes or updates to your site.

3. Time differences: Communicating in real time is not a convenient option when dealing with India, currently is is 4:30 PM in NY, and 2:00 AM in India. Being 9 1/2 hours out of sink can cause a scheduling problem. Look at this world clock to see what I mean. http://www.worldtimezone.com/

4. Power Failures: This one may sound odd and is not necessarily a major factor, black outs are a common in occurrence in India. Phone conversations, and delays can happen because of the rolling black outs. If your scheduled to do a phone in meeting and the grid is down, you will have to wait until the next day to reschedule, especially with the time differences.

So, when considering an offshore solution vs. home grown talent keep these potential problems in mind when choosing your source for web design & development services. You should ask questions, see examples of work, have good contact information, payment methods (PayPal is ideal), and make sure the situation works best for you.

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Dan La Bate
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