Bristol Media Preferred Supplier, Rebecca Steer of Steer & Co, presents a Website Build Workshop at Goldbrick House on Tuesday 28th June.  Steer & Co, who are also running an in depth Copyright Workshop for us on the 22 June, are a niche Bristol based law practice who provide legal and business direction to the media and technology industry. 

Who should attend?Anyone who builds websites for clients and anyone who intends to have a website built or upgraded as part of their business

The workshop will cover:
Considerations for a client when selecting a website developer

What all website developers should have in place before agreeing to work for a client

Who owns the copyright in the website which is being built?

The use of third party content, code, graphics and images in the site

Use of Open Source Software
Website Development Agreements – the pitfalls and key considerations for both parties, including:(a) Acceptance testing
(b) A fair approvals process
(c) Delays in the build, bug fixes, sign-off and/or launch
(d) The importance of defined Specifications
(e) Fees, payment terms and value for money
(f) Penalties for late/incomplete delivery
(g) Disputes – what happens when it goes wrong?

Support of the website – key issues and terms to consider in negotiations

Hosting of the site – key considerations including exit arrangements from your hosting provider

Upgrades and ongoing tweaks to the website – how to get the best deal from your developer and how to ensure you don’t overpay later for site changes.

By the end of the session you will:
Know the key issues to consider when developing a website for clients to ensure you are protected from legal risk and receive prompt payment.
Know the key issues to consider when commissioning a site to be developed to ensure your site works as envisaged and is delivered on time and on budget.  

The workshop will take place in The Loft at Goldbrick House from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday 28th June.
The cost is £20(+VAT) for members and £40 (+VAT) for non-members.  
Please register asap to reserve your place by emailing maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk