Sorry, I just dont agree. Don't get me wrong, I love custom skins, ect..but considering how most people make skins, it is ridculous..you make a few PS images custom for your site..ok. But then all you do is sort of repeat the same image at different widths at different places....if you are good at PS..you can basically do a custom skin, heck, even most XML files are just a universal thing..just change the variables around IE: header_small or whatever..and your done..and getting paid 400-500 bux...that is ludicrous ( dont think I spelled that right )
Dont get me wrong, I totally agree that it isnt easy, but I have never seen just a custom forum skin worth that much money..never
~Curt
Hi,
I couldn't resist putting my 2c into this thread after reading some of the comments.
A $500 and over skin is really not that much when you think the amount of work you have to put into it to create a original skin.
For starter NOT EVERY PSD are the same, not every xhtml are based on the same layout, come on how can you say that?
Many hrs goes into designing, coding and talking/emailing the client back and forward to make sure that he is pleased with what he is paying you for.
I don't think it's just a matter of changing the same images around as you think
And if you can make more Money working at Mc Donald that by working as a web developer, perhaps you should start thinking why your work is not selling.....if you know what i mean.
Back on thread topic , there is no best designer, there are so many talented people out there that are not getting recognition or simply are not interested in sharing they're work and many great site that are simply not doing any custom work for some reason or another one.
Make sure to check up the person you are going to get to do a skin for you, reference and previous work before you even contact them for a job.
Make sure to sign a written contract before you pay any money so that you can protect your investment and time...better be careful than sorry.
08-30-2005, 07:17 AM
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