My Approach

First of all, I founded Busy Noggin to deliver custom solutions; therefore, what I actually produce varies greatly from client to client--some need turnkey solutions, others only need help with a particular aspect of a project. However, every client can expect the following:

  • I will ask alot of questions. And not just questions specifically about the project, but also questions about your business, industry and competitors. I believe excellent solutions come from thoroughly understanding a client's business and needs.
  • I will provide an honest assessment of what I can provide: I am only interested in accepting projects which I know I can deliver with excellence. I am not afraid of a challenge and enjoying pushing myself but I will not promise more than I can deliver.
  • I will deliver what the client needs. No more. No less. I have no interest in pressing upon a client more than they need. I want clients to feel they have been properly treated.
  • I will bring passion into every project. I do not want this to sound too hokey, but I do take pride in my work and put a piece of myself into every project. A job well done means something to me.

Typical Scenerios

Here are some typical client situations in which I can help.

  • Small business with no technical staff: In this scenerio I would design and develop a turnkey solution for the client. When launched the client would be able to maintain the the site themselves using a normal web browser. If new features are later needed, the client can have Busy Noggin or other competent web developer expand the features.
  • Medium-sized business with in-house technical staff: Here Busy Noggin can help kick-start areas of site development for which the in-house staff lacks either time or expertise. Also, during the process, the in-house staff can be brought up to speed on particular aspects of the solution such as typoscript configuration, CSS, etc.
  • Fellow web developer/consultant: Here I would come alongside and assist with things such as TYPO3 integration, template design, etc.

A Dirty Little Secret

I know that as you talk to me about possibly handling your web project that you will be asking yourself several questions about me and my business. Questions like:

  • Is he dependable?
  • Does he know what he is doing?
  • Will he be a pain in the rear to work with?
  • etc., etc., etc.

Now, let me confess my dirty little secret. In my mind I will be kicking around very similar questions about you. Questions like:

  • Are you someone I would enjoy working with?
  • Are you reasonable?
  • Do you manage your business well?
  • Are you serious about your website?

Why do I do this? Because for me running a web development business is not just about the money to be made (money is important but there are easier ways to make money). Rather it is about continually improving in activities I enjoy (coding and design). It is about being energized by the challange of figuring out a technical issue and the pleasure in a producing a site well done. Working with and for people I enjoy and respect is a high priority for me. I do not have the desire nor time to connect myself to dysfunctional organizations any more than you have for flakey web designers.