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Specification Guide Launched to Drive Up Industry Standards

SPECIFICATION GUIDE LAUNCHED TO DRIVE UP INDUSTRY STANDARDS

The UK’s only official regulator overseeing suppliers of web design, web development, SEO, and digital services has launched a dedicated specification guide as part of its mission to drive up standards across the industry.

IWDRO – the Internet and Website Development Regulatory Office – has unveiled its Seven Secrets for Successful Spec-ing guide aimed specifically at web agencies and designers, and has made it available for download from its website at www.iwdro.org.

“The best website project results are achieved when there is a strong relationship between the client and the web designer, developed through creative collaboration and a mutual understanding, explained Simon Hubbard, Operations Director at IWDRO.

“When there is a failure in communication on either side, it can ultimately lead to mistrust, dissatisfaction, and high penalties for both the agency and the client. Which is why it is vital that expectations and precise parameters are established from the very outset to ensure that both parties reap the ultimate rewards of success.”

“As an organisation, we’re committed to sharing best practice and to encouraging the very highest levels of service and quality, and which is why we have launched this accessible guide to share advice and guidance on what is a very important issue for many.

The guide covers key questions that should be asked of every new client or new project to ensure a successful relationship – and end-result – including everything from functionality requirements and content, right the way through to ever-important time-scales and budgets.

“By getting this right first time, designers benefit from a solid and trusted reputation, whilst clients know that the supplier they have entrusted their brand with is both qualified to do the job, and committed to ensuring the highest quality of service and product.

“We would urge anyone looking to ensure their specs are up to scratch to download a copy of the guide via www.iwdro.org or to contact a member of our team on 0203 004 9644 to find out more,” Simon concluded.

*** IWDRO was launched in 2013 and is the only official regulator in the UK overseeing suppliers of web design, web development, SEO, and digital services. Led by a dynamic and forward-thinking team with a wealth of practical and hands-on experience across the website design and development sector, as well as the legal and commercial arenas, IWDRO offers its members an unprecedented and invaluable opportunity to be authoritatively recognised as highly proficient, credible, and professional – not only promoting excellence across the industry as a whole, but setting affiliated service providers apart from their competitors.

For consumers, selecting an IWDRO-accredited service provider offers the ultimate peace of mind – knowing that their business requirements are in the safest possible hands. Not only does IWDRO operate a stringent vetting process of any potential member, but it requires every one of its member organisations to comply with, and abide by, all relevant legislation and to ensure that best practice is followed at all times. This not only provides consumers with assurances that the services (and products) they receive will be of the very highest quality, but it ensures that their rights, and investments, are fully protected. For further information about IWDRO and its full range of services, please contact the team on 0203 004 9644, email enquiries@iwdro.org, or visit www.iwdro.org.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Hubbard .