Comments on: Site Credit Information - What’s your take? http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/ thoughts on | comments about | examples of } web design trends. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:27:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: David Horn http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4866 David Horn Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:55:09 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4866 I always ask the client if I can add a signature. I add it right at the bottom, in text that is not very tonally different from the background colour. I add it solely for the purpose of search engines ... there is a good chance that the site I've just finished will be higher traffic than my own site. There's also a chance that they will, eventually, have a higher PR than mine - which is currently 5. So, it's all about the SEO ... I tend to link the words 'web development' to my website, or 'website design' to get extra benefit that way too. It's only about the SE recognition for me - hardly any 'person' follows that link to my site, but the number of incoming links to my site is increased. I always ask the client if I can add a signature. I add it right at the bottom, in text that is not very tonally different from the background colour. I add it solely for the purpose of search engines … there is a good chance that the site I’ve just finished will be higher traffic than my own site. There’s also a chance that they will, eventually, have a higher PR than mine - which is currently 5.

So, it’s all about the SEO … I tend to link the words ‘web development’ to my website, or ‘website design’ to get extra benefit that way too.

It’s only about the SE recognition for me - hardly any ‘person’ follows that link to my site, but the number of incoming links to my site is increased.

]]> By: Dan Biggins http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4868 Dan Biggins Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:27:06 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4868 I totally agree with David - I also do the same for SEO purposes. Of course, I always ask the client first and usually place the link surreptitiously at the bottom of the design. My clients are happy on the whole for me to do this, and it's a good way to drive traffic to my site. I totally agree with David - I also do the same for SEO purposes. Of course, I always ask the client first and usually place the link surreptitiously at the bottom of the design. My clients are happy on the whole for me to do this, and it’s a good way to drive traffic to my site.

]]> By: Han http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4869 Han Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:35:12 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4869 on pro bono i leave a link but on paid sites I leave a link at the bottom of the page but I only make it visible when you hover over the link, that way its not immediatly visible. I also leave comments in the XHTML and CSS on pro bono i leave a link but on paid sites I leave a link at the bottom of the page but I only make it visible when you hover over the link, that way its not immediatly visible. I also leave comments in the XHTML and CSS

]]> By: Chris http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4870 Chris Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:36:58 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4870 Its not like an architect signs their work, or a cad designer signs their renderings... Its not like an architect signs their work, or a cad designer signs their renderings…

]]> By: Andrew Faulkner http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4872 Andrew Faulkner Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:00:29 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4872 <blockquote>Its not like an architect signs their work, or a cad designer signs their renderings…</blockquote> Are you saying that technical professions shouldn;t sign their work there Chris or just coming up with examples?

Its not like an architect signs their work, or a cad designer signs their renderings…

Are you saying that technical professions shouldn;t sign their work there Chris or just coming up with examples?

]]> By: J Phill http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4885 J Phill Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:11:28 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4885 I normally ask the client as well, and I would do it on every single site that I've done if possible. I don't think it's a bad idea, ever, especially if it's at the bottom of the site in the footer, and not in the way of the clients content. If I'm a client and just had good work done for me, I'd like to let people know who did that work. Plus, it's more advertising for them if I have their site in my portfolio. I normally ask the client as well, and I would do it on every single site that I’ve done if possible. I don’t think it’s a bad idea, ever, especially if it’s at the bottom of the site in the footer, and not in the way of the clients content.

If I’m a client and just had good work done for me, I’d like to let people know who did that work. Plus, it’s more advertising for them if I have their site in my portfolio.

]]> By: Nick http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4907 Nick Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:05:42 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4907 I believe it was well said that you have no problem with an artist signing their work, because that is virtually what it is. A small inconspicuous link in the footer does not distract anyone, just helps those that are interested to find out more information without having to look at the page source. My problem with listing information in the meta tags is that in most cases I don't care if other developers know I did the site. I put our company name on it so that casual users in the market for a new site can easily find us. Anyone that knows to check meta tags is not my typical customer. Lastly, many of my clients are NEW site builds. By linking their site directly to our company, they will be indexed by Google and other search enginges within a couple weeks. That is also something important to consider. I believe it was well said that you have no problem with an artist signing their work, because that is virtually what it is. A small inconspicuous link in the footer does not distract anyone, just helps those that are interested to find out more information without having to look at the page source.

My problem with listing information in the meta tags is that in most cases I don’t care if other developers know I did the site. I put our company name on it so that casual users in the market for a new site can easily find us. Anyone that knows to check meta tags is not my typical customer.

Lastly, many of my clients are NEW site builds. By linking their site directly to our company, they will be indexed by Google and other search enginges within a couple weeks. That is also something important to consider.

]]> By: Andrew Faulkner http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4908 Andrew Faulkner Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:25:42 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4908 Ok guys and girls. Would you be offended if a client asked you to remove/ommit the link? Ok guys and girls. Would you be offended if a client asked you to remove/ommit the link?

]]> By: Brian Z http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4915 Brian Z Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:01:39 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4915 I might be offended if a client asked to remove it, but it should be up to them to have that option. It is <em>their</em> site. What if they don't especially like the work you did. It should be up to them if you get recognition or not. In most cases, I believe clients don't mind as long as it is out of the the way and doesn't scream "LOOK AT ME!" I might be offended if a client asked to remove it, but it should be up to them to have that option. It is their site. What if they don’t especially like the work you did. It should be up to them if you get recognition or not.

In most cases, I believe clients don’t mind as long as it is out of the the way and doesn’t scream “LOOK AT ME!”

]]> By: P.J. Onori http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4936 P.J. Onori Tue, 03 Oct 2006 22:23:29 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-4936 I have recently considered it a little shoddy to put my name on a non-art piece I've feel that way as it has the possibility from detracting from the branding of the client's site. I have come to the conclusion that it's up to us to let people know what work we've done - not put a (tiny) billboard on the client's property. I do agree with Han however on pro-bono sites - it seems a little more symbiotic in cases such as those. I personally try to add credits to code when possible. If I am using someone else's code to get paid, the least I can do is add a commented line of code letting people know where it came from. I have recently considered it a little shoddy to put my name on a non-art piece I’ve feel that way as it has the possibility from detracting from the branding of the client’s site. I have come to the conclusion that it’s up to us to let people know what work we’ve done - not put a (tiny) billboard on the client’s property. I do agree with Han however on pro-bono sites - it seems a little more symbiotic in cases such as those.

I personally try to add credits to code when possible. If I am using someone else’s code to get paid, the least I can do is add a commented line of code letting people know where it came from.

]]> By: Steve http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5043 Steve Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:30:38 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5043 Nick, I'm confused by your comment. I usually include links in my own site to my client's sites, and I think that helps them. I'm not sure if it helps their search engine indexing for them to link to me. Nick, I’m confused by your comment. I usually include links in my own site to my client’s sites, and I think that helps them. I’m not sure if it helps their search engine indexing for them to link to me.

]]> By: Jonathan Snook http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5179 Jonathan Snook Sat, 07 Oct 2006 03:27:47 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5179 I think it's selfish of us to grafitti our clients' sites with links back to ourselves. You're creating a solution for someone and their company and their clients. Keep it professional and keep your name off the site. If you did quality work, it'll come back to you in referral work, etc. I think it’s selfish of us to grafitti our clients’ sites with links back to ourselves. You’re creating a solution for someone and their company and their clients. Keep it professional and keep your name off the site. If you did quality work, it’ll come back to you in referral work, etc.

]]> By: Johan http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5198 Johan Sat, 07 Oct 2006 10:25:17 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5198 <blockquote>I think it’s selfish of us to grafitti our clients’ sites with links back to ourselves.</blockquote> There are other options: some websites add a thank you notice in the about page saying who designed/developed the website.

I think it’s selfish of us to grafitti our clients’ sites with links back to ourselves.

There are other options: some websites add a thank you notice in the about page saying who designed/developed the website.

]]> By: Abhijit Nadgouda http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5264 Abhijit Nadgouda Sun, 08 Oct 2006 03:08:55 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-5264 Another perspective - the credit information can help a visitor who is looking for the designer's information and wants to contact, either for possible work or for appreciation. Another perspective - the credit information can help a visitor who is looking for the designer’s information and wants to contact, either for possible work or for appreciation.

]]> By: Michael Zavarello http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-9464 Michael Zavarello Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:28:25 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-9464 I know it's a bit late in the game to comment on this topic, but the thought process my business partner and I use is this: if we have a high-profile client, we typically don't include any kind of reference to ourselves. Smaller clients, however, such as individuals, art galleries, home businesses, etc., are the ones with whom we'll ask permission to post a link. We've never encountered a situation where a client has asked us to remove a link, and typically they're more than happy with us providing a discrete, unobtrusive note. We prefer to use a simple text link at the bottom of the page. I know it’s a bit late in the game to comment on this topic, but the thought process my business partner and I use is this: if we have a high-profile client, we typically don’t include any kind of reference to ourselves. Smaller clients, however, such as individuals, art galleries, home businesses, etc., are the ones with whom we’ll ask permission to post a link. We’ve never encountered a situation where a client has asked us to remove a link, and typically they’re more than happy with us providing a discrete, unobtrusive note. We prefer to use a simple text link at the bottom of the page.

]]> By: Matt Davies http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-9632 Matt Davies Mon, 06 Nov 2006 08:14:43 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-9632 Thats a good point Michael - I think you've got that spot on... Thats a good point Michael - I think you’ve got that spot on…

]]> By: firewall http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-16771 firewall Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:03:20 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-16771 Luogo interessante, buon disegno, lo gradisco, signore! =) Luogo interessante, buon disegno, lo gradisco, signore! =)

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]]> By: Alexis http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-697974 Alexis Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:50:09 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/10/02/site-credit-information-whats-your-take/#comment-697974 Good site, admin. Good site, admin.

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