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freelancr · 13-10-2006, 10:34

Do you, or is it really tacky? If you don't what do you do to leave your mark? <meta author>? comment tags? Or nothing at all?

cam · 13-10-2006, 10:44

footer link

sub · 13-10-2006, 10:48

Depends who the client is.
Most of my work is for other design agencies and don't always want to promote a similar service provider.

funkyprem · 13-10-2006, 10:59

usually specify it when talking to clients...

"I'd like to add a link, is that ok?"

Although had one client who insisted I put a link back to my site on thiers. They completely ignored every suggestion I had, resulting in a shit site. I didn't put the link on it.

top_buzz · 13-10-2006, 11:06

It's how I get all my work in and none of my client's have ever minded.

lukasarts · 13-10-2006, 11:26

Yep, footer link. I usually check with the client beforehand though.

pgo · 13-10-2006, 11:33

Footer link, check with them beforehand. I provide a backlink if it's going in my portfolio.

But if it's crappy I won't put it in my portfolio nor associate myself with it in any way.

adpitch · 13-10-2006, 13:08

Footer link. Not without client agreement. Such a link is highly recommended from the SEO point of view.

Andrew_Kelly · 13-10-2006, 13:28

I might put something in meta tags, but I do feel like it's tacky to have my url on a clients site.

Most of the time when I see it, it reminds of a 14 year old and just seems unprofessional. We were advised against it in school too, for that reason.

I know some companies do it, but I've never been a huge fan.

freelancr · 13-10-2006, 13:33

not a fan, but ive been asked to by the agency I work for. But how else are we supposed to get work I suppose?

Andrew_Kelly · 13-10-2006, 13:45

I prefer having clients, I can meet face to face. Mostly to get a vibe on how things will work out, I find it's difficult to do that with most online clients.

I usually network, and just make myself known as a designer and developer, and get work. I try to have business cards on hand, and just ready to meet people. I know the web can bring a lot of clients, but on the same token, they're far less reliable.

When I was younger and just starting out, I lost so much money because of web clients due to lack of contracts, and the fact I didn't really know who they were and if they would really pay.

I know many disagree, but I am not a huge fan of online clients and I prefer being able to meet people and businesses and just network that way.

certus · 13-10-2006, 14:41

Footer link and only if I'm satisfied with the product. Some clients can really corrupt a good layout.

HYPNOWEB · 13-10-2006, 18:28

I've never had one client call or email and say they clicked the link I had put at the bottom of old websites. Usually they inquire through the client, that way they can also get the lowdown on how you were to work with. You don't see major corps. with "Designed by" at the bottom usually, only on small biz websites. The only rerason is if you're also hosting the site or the client requests it as a technical contact.

freelancr · 14-10-2006, 05:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by HYPNOWEB

You don't see major corps. with "Designed by" at the bottom usually, only on small biz websites.

True, but they probably have inhouse designers/developers.

pgo · 14-10-2006, 12:24

That and they pay well enough that they don't have to provide a backlink.

If they bring anyone in, they usually bring in consultants who may direct the process, but they don't outsource their entire website project.

freelancr · 15-10-2006, 17:44

Just had a brain fart, perhaps it may be best to make another page, an "accessibility statement" as sometimes these are required. Then at some point during that you can bung in a link to yourself with lots of relevant SEO buzz words in the content around it.

Think thats the way to go from now on!

freelancr · 15-10-2006, 17:47

http://diveintoaccessibility.org/acc...statement.html

version · 16-10-2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by certus

Footer link and only if I'm satisfied with the product. Some clients can really corrupt a good layout.

totally agree with this. i won't put our name (usually i just put our logo in the corner as a link) on crap & clients will often make our work look like crap somehow.

plus i believe a link / logo is a must whether you want new work or not. it gets your name around & it raises your profile if the work is good or the client is cool.

version · 16-10-2006, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by freelancr

True, but they probably have inhouse designers/developers.

yeah this is most often the case - though with this site we did recently :

http://www.quintessentially.com/qube

which is a private members club - the client wanted to be exclusive & field all requests. we didn't mind as they were paying good, asking us to do cool new things (a full social networking site) & are long term clients of ours who are always good to their word.

Daniel Diggle · 16-10-2006, 18:26

I always put a small footer logo that links to my site

super tiny!

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13-10-2006, 10:59	#4 (permalink)
funkyprem For all your goober needs Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,551	usually specify it when talking to clients... "I'd like to add a link, is that ok?" Although had one client who insisted I put a link back to my site on thiers. They completely ignored every suggestion I had, resulting in a shit site. I didn't put the link on it.

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top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,578	It's how I get all my work in and none of my client's have ever minded.

13-10-2006, 11:26	#6 (permalink)
lukasarts Shiv. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 1,110	Yep, footer link. I usually check with the client beforehand though.

13-10-2006, 11:33	#7 (permalink)
pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	Footer link, check with them beforehand. I provide a backlink if it's going in my portfolio. But if it's crappy I won't put it in my portfolio nor associate myself with it in any way.

13-10-2006, 13:08	#8 (permalink)
adpitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 279	Footer link. Not without client agreement. Such a link is highly recommended from the SEO point of view.

13-10-2006, 13:28	#9 (permalink)
Andrew_Kelly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 18	I might put something in meta tags, but I do feel like it's tacky to have my url on a clients site. Most of the time when I see it, it reminds of a 14 year old and just seems unprofessional. We were advised against it in school too, for that reason. I know some companies do it, but I've never been a huge fan.

13-10-2006, 13:33	#10 (permalink)
freelancr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,313	not a fan, but ive been asked to by the agency I work for. But how else are we supposed to get work I suppose?

13-10-2006, 13:45	#11 (permalink)
Andrew_Kelly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 18	I prefer having clients, I can meet face to face. Mostly to get a vibe on how things will work out, I find it's difficult to do that with most online clients. I usually network, and just make myself known as a designer and developer, and get work. I try to have business cards on hand, and just ready to meet people. I know the web can bring a lot of clients, but on the same token, they're far less reliable. When I was younger and just starting out, I lost so much money because of web clients due to lack of contracts, and the fact I didn't really know who they were and if they would really pay. I know many disagree, but I am not a huge fan of online clients and I prefer being able to meet people and businesses and just network that way.

13-10-2006, 14:41	#12 (permalink)
certus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 49	Footer link and only if I'm satisfied with the product. Some clients can really corrupt a good layout.

13-10-2006, 18:28	#13 (permalink)
HYPNOWEB Working: Class. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 45	I've never had one client call or email and say they clicked the link I had put at the bottom of old websites. Usually they inquire through the client, that way they can also get the lowdown on how you were to work with. You don't see major corps. with "Designed by" at the bottom usually, only on small biz websites. The only rerason is if you're also hosting the site or the client requests it as a technical contact.

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	That and they pay well enough that they don't have to provide a backlink. If they bring anyone in, they usually bring in consultants who may direct the process, but they don't outsource their entire website project.

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freelancr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,313	Just had a brain fart, perhaps it may be best to make another page, an "accessibility statement" as sometimes these are required. Then at some point during that you can bung in a link to yourself with lots of relevant SEO buzz words in the content around it. Think thats the way to go from now on!

15-10-2006, 17:47	#17 (permalink)
freelancr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,313	http://diveintoaccessibility.org/acc...statement.html

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Daniel Diggle oh dear me™ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK, London Posts: 117	I always put a small footer logo that links to my site super tiny!

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