#AskPeshev 60: RFPs Don't Work And Speed to the Rescue

#AskPeshev 60: RFPs Don't Work And Speed to the Rescue

September 30, 2020

“The RFP process itself is broken; it relies on false principles that aren't applicable in practice, leading to an average of 80% failed projects across the board.”

— Mario Peshev

The new business season is out and we’ve been receiving a decent number of “Request for quotation/proposals” (RFPs).The thing is, we’ve never been thrilled when an inquiry comes in because we know how the industry works (and the flaws the RFP process brings in).This is why I wrote a pretty detailed overview (linked below) of what makes the RFP process broken - and how to improve it. Sharing is caring so if you want to get the word out and reach more prospective clients, this will surely make a difference.While we’re on the topic of web engineering, is your website fast enough? If not, make sure you check my monthly LinkedIn roundup series where I interview 13 web experts discussing their top-speed proposals for delivering the fastest websites out there.Best,Mario

One of the most painful roadblocks of the web ecosystem is the practice of creating and submitting RFPs (Request for Proposals). And among the leading reasons why we transitioned to WordPress retainers back in 2014 was precisely due to how broken this process is.

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