We're just about to move over to Tessitura and TNEW and want to use the opportunity to build a new website. We've interviewed numerous local Web Developers within our budget and none of them have experience with TNEW. Does this matter? Is there anyone you recommend?Thanks!
Finding a design firm with TNEW experience might not be easy, but you will need to be able to describe TNEW's CSS structure to the designers.
However, you should know that the next version of TNEW will feature a fairly major change to its presentation layer, as they are moving to Bootstrap. I would definitely try to do any design work around the new version, and look for a company comfortable with Bootstrap.
I strongly recommend seeking a design firm that has some TNEW experience or one who has well developed relationships with developers who understand TNEW.
TNEW is a great platform, but we have learned from experience that having designers who have an understanding the native architecture of TNEW goes a long way with good development of your final product.
I would also look ahead to v7 before you move forward with too much as there appears to be some significant changes there that you might want to take advantage of.
Bumping this query: we're also looking right now.
For those looking: The SBCPA is currently in the middle of a complete website overhaul, and our web developer (site linked below) has done a great job so far. We're redesigning with the intent to be fully compatible with the TNEW v7 release, and thanks to the Web Products team and the TNEW 7 beta program, have been able to share the early style guide and other useful notes with her to make the process a little smoother.
She has also built the site for another org within our consortium (also a TNEW user).
www.naseemhyder.com
Thanks Stacey, we'll look them up.