The Client’s Guide To Understanding Web Designers

Posted by John on November 7, 2008

We’ve been in the web design & development industry for some time now and have had a fair share of clients with the wrong expectations of us. We’re not talking about you now darling, we’re talking about another client. Most of the examples here are actually over exaggerated and the prose a tad direct, be warned. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

Celebrating our 5th Anniversary

Posted by John on

We are proud to be celebrating our 5th birthday and would like to thank all our friends, partners and clients for contributing our success and growth in the past few years.

Speedy & Simple Online Tour Booking

Posted by John on November 6, 2008

Forecepts was recently featured under the Success Stories column on the Infocomm Singapore Portal. The highlight of the story was on our implementation of an instant hotel & flight booking confirmation system for CTC Holidays. Full story here.

Find out more about Forecepts’ booking solutions and reservation systems.

Article written for Marketing magazine Sep’08 – Web Watch column

Posted by John on November 5, 2008

HOT http://www.mcdelivery.com.sg/

5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a website that makes ordering fast food for home delivery as easy as 1, 2, 3. I was glad to find a “First Time Here” link easily on the home page when I was trying to make my first order with McDonald’s online, it detailed a clear step-by-step set of instructions for me. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

Characteristics of a Bad Client :(

Posted by John on November 4, 2008

• “Get it up quick” attitude, wants to shortcut the project scoping and planning process, wants a website up for the sake of having a website.
• Has not given thought to the business objectives of the website, what the content should be and how it should be organised (e.g. no sitemap) WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

Qualities of a Great Client :)

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• Knows his website objectives and goals e.g. why he wants a certain function on the website and how the it should work to meet his business objectives.
• Answers questions pertaining to the web project (e.g. design direction, target audience, function requirements)during the initial project scoping phase with the web consultant in a clear and detailed manner.
• Prepares an RFP ( Request for Proposal) or a document with a clear outline on the scope of the web project. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

Singapore Spam Control Act 2007

Posted by John on November 3, 2008

The Spam Control Act 2007 was passed by the Singapore parliament on 12 April 2007 will come into effect on 15 June 2007. This act is to control:

1. Dictionary attack / address harvesting (those craw website to gather published email addresses or email address generator.
2. Unsolicited emails WAIT! There is more to read… read on »