When put in this situation I usually go down this list:
- find something that is 'technically impossible' about the element(s) in question
- find something about the element(s) that will "increase load time", even if it's only by a second or two. (telling clients that their site will load slower always gets their attention)
- if available, use someone in the clients' staff/camp that agrees with me and have them do the convincing. Sometimes a client will think you're advising against element(s) because you're lazy or incapable. If someone they trust more is in accord with you, it helps to sway them.
if these or other tricks of the trade fail, I remind myself that 'the customer is always right', collect the check, and likely won't include the project in my portfolio.
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When put in this situation I usually go down this list:
- find something that is 'technically impossible' about the element(s) in question
- find something about the element(s) that will "increase load time", even if it's only by a second or two. (telling clients that their site will load slower always gets their attention)
- if available, use someone in the clients' staff/camp that agrees with me and have them do the convincing. Sometimes a client will think you're advising against element(s) because you're lazy or incapable. If someone they trust more is in accord with you, it helps to sway them.
if these or other tricks of the trade fail, I remind myself that 'the customer is always right', collect the check, and likely won't include the project in my portfolio.