Sample Mobile Web Contracts.

univesalexcuses · 18th Oct 2011, 09:47 PM

Hello Warriors,

Since I am very new to offline marketing, I have been trying to come up with a good contract to use when i go to meet a customer to do their mobile web. Can anyone share some example of contracts?

Thank you

barbling · 19th Oct 2011, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by univesalexcuses

Hello Warriors,

Since I am very new to offline marketing, I have been trying to come up with a good contract to use when i go to meet a customer to do their mobile web. Can anyone share some example of contracts?

Thank you

Would the following help you?

Writing the Perfect Web Design Contract | Webdesigntuts+

5 Free to Use Freelance Design Contract Templates

AIGA Design Contract | The Graphic Mac

Good luck!

silotiko · 20th Oct 2011, 10:57 AM

@barbling - those are some great resources, thanks!

barbling · 20th Oct 2011, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by silotiko

@barbling - those are some great resources, thanks!

My pleasure! Lots of great stuff one can find online.

univesalexcuses · 23rd Oct 2011, 05:37 PM

Thank you appreciate it

GilNelson · 27th Oct 2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks barbling - helpful resources for sure

Not New · 1st Nov 2011, 06:26 PM

Great resources, thanks barbling

KateSaunders · 4th Nov 2011, 04:01 PM

those are great resources, barbling. TY!

univesalexcuses · 26th Jan 2012, 09:53 PM

thank you. vey very good resources.

tuckspop · 26th Jan 2012, 11:39 PM

thanks for that info. Have been looking for the contract template forms.

Anjan Kumar · 26th Jan 2012, 11:51 PM

great stuff here.....thanks for the templates barbling...

lanew · 27th Jan 2012, 12:18 AM

Yes, great info. However, I do suggest that people always customize each contract to each specific project. I don't use contracts, even the one my lawyer made, with design clients. I literally list out in a simple to understand "this and that." Matter of fact, I do monthly marketing services, and I have not used any contract what so ever, except a simple, "I am providing you a monthly service and I request 60 days cancellation notice. However, we are both ethical and agreeable businesses, so if there is an issue that arises that needs attention, please contact me and let's make it a win-win situation." That's pretty much what I use with all my cleitns, plus a little more about expectations, etc. It's all very organic, and I'm happy to say that in 6 years, I've never had legal troubles, and only maybe 5 clients i can think of in those years, down right screwed me out of money. But, I was glad to be rid of all 5 and it was in the beginning when i was taking on clients that were abusive because i was desperate for money. ALL of my clients have told me they appreciate simple and clear terms, and that my "contracts" make them feel like trusted partners and not children. So, my advice is go for simple and clear. Really, it's about spelling out expectations on both end. Even if you write a 10 page contract, keep it simple and clear language. Most small business owners get nervous over legalese, and the smart ones will hire a lawyer over a dense contact, and the smarter ones will just look for someone who isn't just trying to look like a big agency, when they're not. Sure, protect yourself, but in a simplistic manner.

My opinions. Thanks for the thread.

Be well,

Lane

zardon · 28th Jan 2012, 07:38 AM

What about sales letters, web or print based. Would you advise hiring a copywriter for that?

SPC8769 · 28th Jan 2012, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by barbling

Would the following help you?

Writing the Perfect Web Design Contract | Webdesigntuts+

5 Free to Use Freelance Design Contract Templates

AIGA Design Contract | The Graphic Mac

Good luck!

Thx!!! I have been looking for somethng like this for my clients.

Quentin · 29th Jan 2012, 02:13 AM

I would keep away from using the word contract as it can scare a lot of businesses off.

We provide a quote to our customers so they understand what each of us is doing and then issue an invoice.

We only use a contract if the work is over $5,000 and there is an ongoing fee involved.

Quentin

gsheldon · 1st Feb 2012, 02:36 PM

>>> I would keep away from using the word contract as it can scare a lot of businesses off. <<<

I totally agree. The moment you say "contract" the other side thinks they need a lawyer or attorney to review the contract. For small jobs like building web sites, I use the word "agreement" - and I tell my customers/clients I just need the agreement to justify charging a credit card, to take care of hosting requirements, etc. And I always let them cancel within 30 days, too. It's just an agreement - and never a contract!

UncleChucke · 2nd Feb 2012, 09:53 AM

Hello UniversalExcuses,
We use a one page agreement that simply states the terms and indicates its a month to month and breaks out the services to be provided. When making the presentation we offer to build a demo mobile friendly website at no charge for them to compare what their current website looks like versus their mobile friendly website. We also show a breakdown on our website for each of our plans and what they can expect in regards to set-up fees, ongoing monthly fees and usually that solves the issue about CONTRACTS....which we agree with the others that say convert the word to AGREEMENT... Good Luck, UncleChucke

social saint · 2nd Feb 2012, 10:33 AM

I have used the PDF document on this page and it covers most of the important points on a web design contract.

AIGA | AIGA Standard Form of Agreement for Design Services

18th Oct 2011, 09:47 PM	#1
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univesalexcuses Active Warrior Join Date: 2010 Location: New York Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: Thank you appreciate it

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Not New HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: USA Posts: 493 Thanks: 106 Thanked 98 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: Great resources, thanks barbling

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KateSaunders Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Posts: 63 Thanks: 74 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: those are great resources, barbling. TY!

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univesalexcuses Active Warrior Join Date: 2010 Location: New York Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: thank you. vey very good resources.

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tuckspop Warrior Member Join Date: 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: thanks for that info. Have been looking for the contract template forms.

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Anjan Kumar Warrior sniper War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Posts: 114 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: great stuff here.....thanks for the templates barbling...

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lanew Wise Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Posts: 152 Thanks: 92 Thanked 67 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: Yes, great info. However, I do suggest that people always customize each contract to each specific project. I don't use contracts, even the one my lawyer made, with design clients. I literally list out in a simple to understand "this and that." Matter of fact, I do monthly marketing services, and I have not used any contract what so ever, except a simple, "I am providing you a monthly service and I request 60 days cancellation notice. However, we are both ethical and agreeable businesses, so if there is an issue that arises that needs attention, please contact me and let's make it a win-win situation." That's pretty much what I use with all my cleitns, plus a little more about expectations, etc. It's all very organic, and I'm happy to say that in 6 years, I've never had legal troubles, and only maybe 5 clients i can think of in those years, down right screwed me out of money. But, I was glad to be rid of all 5 and it was in the beginning when i was taking on clients that were abusive because i was desperate for money. ALL of my clients have told me they appreciate simple and clear terms, and that my "contracts" make them feel like trusted partners and not children. So, my advice is go for simple and clear. Really, it's about spelling out expectations on both end. Even if you write a 10 page contract, keep it simple and clear language. Most small business owners get nervous over legalese, and the smart ones will hire a lawyer over a dense contact, and the smarter ones will just look for someone who isn't just trying to look like a big agency, when they're not. Sure, protect yourself, but in a simplistic manner. My opinions. Thanks for the thread. Be well, Lane

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zardon HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2010 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 202 Thanks: 24 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: What about sales letters, web or print based. Would you advise hiring a copywriter for that?

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Quentin Web Marketing For Profit War Room Member Join Date: 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1,162 Times in 528 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: I would keep away from using the word contract as it can scare a lot of businesses off. We provide a quote to our customers so they understand what each of us is doing and then issue an invoice. We only use a contract if the work is over $5,000 and there is an ongoing fee involved. Quentin
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gsheldon Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 21 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: >>> I would keep away from using the word contract as it can scare a lot of businesses off. <<< I totally agree. The moment you say "contract" the other side thinks they need a lawyer or attorney to review the contract. For small jobs like building web sites, I use the word "agreement" - and I tell my customers/clients I just need the agreement to justify charging a credit card, to take care of hosting requirements, etc. And I always let them cancel within 30 days, too. It's just an agreement - and never a contract!

2nd Feb 2012, 09:53 AM	#17
UncleChucke Warrior Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: Hello UniversalExcuses, We use a one page agreement that simply states the terms and indicates its a month to month and breaks out the services to be provided. When making the presentation we offer to build a demo mobile friendly website at no charge for them to compare what their current website looks like versus their mobile friendly website. We also show a breakdown on our website for each of our plans and what they can expect in regards to set-up fees, ongoing monthly fees and usually that solves the issue about CONTRACTS....which we agree with the others that say convert the word to AGREEMENT... Good Luck, UncleChucke

2nd Feb 2012, 10:33 AM	#18
social saint HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2011 Posts: 256 Thanks: 36 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Sample Mobile Web Contracts. Share on: I have used the PDF document on this page and it covers most of the important points on a web design contract. AIGA \| AIGA Standard Form of Agreement for Design Services
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