A new client is on the horizon. There is initial contact via email, phone, message or whatever it might be outlining in very broad terms what they’re after. You meet in person either at their office or over a casual cup of coffee and discuss the project in more detail. A lot can be learned from this meeting not just of the project but of the client you will potentially be working with.

So you’re thinking of going it alone, in the big bad world of web design? You’re eager to get your own site up and running at least? Good for you. Here are some tips to get you started.