On the Pitfalls of Overseas Outsourcing
Outsourcing overseas can be tempting, and there are times when it is an appropriate approach to a web project. But it can be dangerous if you do not have the technical expertise to properly evaluate the quality of the work. Let me tell you a little story:
Recently a client came to me with a small project: a single new page on her site, password protected to keep out casual browsers and search engines, but not requiring a high degree of security.
When I’m very busy, as I am now, I occasionally subcontract to other American-based freelancers with whom I’ve …