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David Graham
Hi
I made the mistake last week of trying to impress my client (whats more - my
only client!). I suggested that as his domain name is a bit difficult to
type correctly, it may be a good idea to have a customised 404 page to make
things look more professional and it could contain a link to the correct
domain. Unfortunately, the client likes the idea and wants one. He exclaimed
"thats bloody clever - I've no idea how they manage to do that as I don't
own all the variations on my domain name"
It was at that point that I started to realise, hey David, you don't
understand this either yet your offering it as a service you can provide.
Anyway, I'm sure a bit of googling will give me all the info I need,
although I suspect a customised 404 will only be delivered if the user typed
in an incorrect URL when they are already in the correct domain - don't
know, just thinking out loud there.
My main reason for posting was to ask for opinions on what is the best
tactics to employ when communicating with clients. Obviously, as a web
author you want to come over as informed and competent, but I feel I need to
find a diplomatic way of making it clear that my present skill level does
not do what the client would like - trouble is, if I was the client, on be
told this I would be wondering if I should find someone else!
David
I made the mistake last week of trying to impress my client (whats more - my
only client!). I suggested that as his domain name is a bit difficult to
type correctly, it may be a good idea to have a customised 404 page to make
things look more professional and it could contain a link to the correct
domain. Unfortunately, the client likes the idea and wants one. He exclaimed
"thats bloody clever - I've no idea how they manage to do that as I don't
own all the variations on my domain name"
It was at that point that I started to realise, hey David, you don't
understand this either yet your offering it as a service you can provide.
Anyway, I'm sure a bit of googling will give me all the info I need,
although I suspect a customised 404 will only be delivered if the user typed
in an incorrect URL when they are already in the correct domain - don't
know, just thinking out loud there.
My main reason for posting was to ask for opinions on what is the best
tactics to employ when communicating with clients. Obviously, as a web
author you want to come over as informed and competent, but I feel I need to
find a diplomatic way of making it clear that my present skill level does
not do what the client would like - trouble is, if I was the client, on be
told this I would be wondering if I should find someone else!
David