Ask HN: How do you stop proposals being outsourced/shopped around?

1 points by Nick5a1 13 years ago | 2 comments

When I create a proposal, often the proposal is then shopped around to cheap/overseas developers. What do you do to prevent this?

kellros 13 years ago |

I agree charging for it is a good way to go. If your potential customers are shopping around, it might be because that they fail to see how you will deliver the same value at the rate you are charging. I personally try to advise customers to spend their hard earned cash wisely, especially when it has to do with websites because they rarely see the other costs involved such as technical maintenance, self maintenance, recurring costs and management. Afterall, they come seeking an experts advice.

dylanhassinger 13 years ago |

Some people charge for it. i.e. the research/proposal phase costs a $300 fee which will be applied towards the actual project if you choose us