To make it as concrete as possible I suggest you download the wireframe tool. Instead of user friendly you can say as agreed upon through wireframe specifications. Use the wireframe to make the initial prototype- there is no actual coding, what it does is help set up the direction/feel of the web pages. You can list out what info will be on each page and any/all links that are included on that page. And it's easy to set up to add more links/etc. (plus the links "work"- ie: they clink on link for order page and it will take you to the order page section with all it's specs on that page. Show the folks the wireframe that you set up. They can hit the links/play with it and give you immediate feedback on what they do/don't like and any changes. (In fact you can make the changes while you are meeting with them so they have very immediate/concrete ideas about how the website will work. It is very cool and makes life easier in the long run. This is used to show the function of the web site not how pretty/etc. Here's the link: http://sourceforge.net/projects/wireframetool/
-----Original Message----- From: Mary Fowler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 2:30 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: OT - User Friendly? Has anyone had to come up with contract language that helps nail down the elusive term 'user friendly' in a fixed priced contract? It is a point being negotiated at this time with a client. The quote has to be fixed cost. The quote has to be done fast. The client uses the term a lot in thier deliverable specifications. We are saying we would like to take the term out because it is too vague. They are asking us what the 'industry standard' wording for 'user friendly' is. I say we need more design specifications. Sound familiar? Any thoughts and/or examples of language would be greatly appreciated. TIA, :)mary ______________________________________________________________________ Dedicated Windows 2000 Server PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation � $99/Month � Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusiona FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
