What is scope creep?
It is when the original plan for a web project evolves into something that is beyond what the client and web design studio initially agreed upon. The scope of the project gradually creeps ever outward.
Scope creep is what happens on many, if not most, web design projects if you choose the wrong web design company. The interesting thing is that designers typically put the blame on the client, saying things like “they just don’t understand what that one change they are asking for means”. The truth is that it is the fault of the design studio if scope creep happens, not the fault of the client. The client comes to a design studio because they do not have the skill-set to execute on the project goals, so how on earth can we blame them when they don’t understand something – it is the job of the design studio to help them understand each phase of the project and lead them through the process.
How to avoid scope creep.
Choose the right web design company. It really is that simple.
A good web design company that understands the whole process of the project will guide you at every stage. If you choose a web design studio that promises a custom website tailored to your specific needs for just $500, guess what…you aren’t getting one!
To ensure that the plan for your web project is correct it take time, effort, and skill. Most web design studios can quickly whirl out cookie-cutter websites that look nice, and if that is what you want then you can get one for $500.
What the better web design studios deliver is a truly custom internet presence, tailored to your specific business goals. Not just a pretty face but real solutions to existing problems.
Often clients at our Boston web design company are surprised by just how much time is devoted to the analysis and planning stages in comparison to the whole project time. When we explain the reasoning behind our process they immediately understand and they also understand that we are delivering a custom web based solution and we will guide and involve them every step of the way.