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This company didn't pay their web designer, look what happened...(durated.co)

over 9 years ago from Jordan Bowman, Web Designer + Engineer

  • Ryan GloverRyan Glover, over 9 years ago

    Not the best way to handle this situation.

    17 points
    • Gavin AnthonyGavin Anthony, over 9 years ago

      What would be then? In my experience when a client didn't pay me, he stopped returning emails, messages, calls, ect. I'm sure it was one of the few options he had.

      7 points
      • Rolando MurilloRolando Murillo, over 9 years ago

        I would have yet included more details on what happened exactly to avoid speculations and justify my actions. Because if it was a "we can't pay you until next month we are very sorry" type of situation, maybe it was better to just wait.

        1 point
      • Ryan GloverRyan Glover, over 9 years ago (edited over 9 years ago )

        It's a matter of tact.

        You have more options than you think. Specifically, if this designer/developer (or group) had a contract, they could have gone to a lawyer to collect the fee (or make use of a service like http://www.protectmyrates.com/). Even without a contract (or resources to contact a lawyer), they could have just as well put up a blank page.

        As a client who would be willing to pay, I would never want to work with this person. Mainly because their behavior begs the question, what else are they willing to do (e.g. if I make a stupid request, would they write a nasty blog post about me or my business)?

        Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

        6 points
        • Gavin AnthonyGavin Anthony, over 9 years ago

          Very good points — I do believe it's very unprofessional for both the designer and the client. Although for the designer, there's not much he can do because it is international and going to court may not be a viable option for what it's worth. In the end you just have to be more careful with who you decide to work for and how you get paid.

          0 points