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Asked by Selene M. Bowlby on 23rd May 2008 | 3 replies

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I am in the same boat as Nataly- I prefer to see a picture of the person I am working with in any service industry unless I met them first in person.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Meri Raffetto RD, LDN on 5th June 2008
A photo isn't a deal breaker for me. A website and marketing materials that have well written, useful content are usually the biggest drivers when I'm researching professional services.

I do think it depends on the service, though. For some things, a picture is part of the marketing package while for others types of services it can be a little stuffy.

If I were looking for a web professional (like you) the portfolio would be the first thing that would draw me in and be the biggest factor in deciding if I wanted you on my short list of people to call.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by whimsicalwalney on 4th June 2008
Personally, I do. I like to see the writer of a book I am reading, the author of a blog, and the person who might be working with me. I've worked with many providers before whom I'd never seen or met, but my preference is to see the person's photo, especially if we're going to work together for a while.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Nataly on 23rd May 2008