Most web development RFP's are a waste of time and I'm going to illustrate why.

Have you ever bought a custom home that you built from the ground up? If so, then you probably knew what color paint you wanted, what type of carpet and counter tops and maybe even the number of rooms and how many square feet you needed.

Written by: Jennifer Conley and Colin Alsheimer

1. Set up and decorate your house



When you move into a new neighborhood, what’s the first thing you do? You make your space your own. A new coat of paint, photos, some hip furniture from the local consignment shop...you add things that make the space reflect you. Treat a new social network profile like your new house or apartment.

• Use your full name and upload a picture of yourself, letting people know immediately that you’re a real person and not a spammer.
• Fill in a complete profile. Give the impression that you took the time to complete your profile.
• Customize and personalize your profile. Upload a background image, change the color settings, setup and arrange custom block areas. Your personality should come out a little on your profile. Don’t leave the default profile settings.