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EditFast · #13 (**permalink**) 05-01-2007, 07:33 PM

Unfortunately, I have some experience with what you are talking about and now I have a system that seems to work for me, but it takes time to find the right programmer/designer.

First, in this case if you have not paid any money, send them a message stating your agreement is void and you will find someone else. If you have sent them money, wait for them to reply or send the files. When they do, find someone else to continue the work.

I strongly recommend that you do not pay any money to a designer/programmer until the work is complete to YOUR satisfaction. There will be lots of people who will not accept this type of project but that is fine and they are telling you upfront that you should stay away from them. Anyone who will not give you this kind of security is not worth the effort.

There are far too many people out there who will accept any job, even if they do not really understand what it is you want. Stay away from the people who accept a job without asking any questions and who do not communicate well with you in a professional, and inquisitive manner. (of course too many questions should throw up a red flag also.)

Define your goals very carefully and in great detail. A good programmer will intuitively understand the overall picture, but you have to give him/her the opportunity to see the goals you have in mind. Create a document that clearly defines the parameters and specifications of the job. Think of everything and put it in this document in a well organized format. Use this document as your base point and refer to it in all discussions with the person you hire.

This may sound like a lot of work and a lot of time but I can assure you it will save you time, money and heartache in the long run. You have a vision of what you want to achieve. The programmer has no knowledge of that vision and must be made aware of what it is that you want. The more detail you put in the job specifications document, the easier the work will be for the programmer and the better the final result.