psd2html - you design, they code xhtml

In a consulting project I was doing last month I had the site’s design but had to cut it into xhtml to able to use it. While I was researching for an easier way to do the slicing I found out that there are a couple of companies doing it online at a very competitive price and providing a great set of features:

8 hours to finish
$150 (yes, dollars!)
Valid XHTML
Table-less CSS markup
Compatibility with IE, Firefox, Opera and Safari
a bunch of other options

My experience
After looking at a couple of available services I decided to give psd2html a try. I filed the online order form where I added 2 different pages (homepage and article page) and selected a couple of different options like Flexible Layout Width and Dynamic Rollovers for the menus. A few minutes later I received an email saying that they were checking the code and then another one with the final time estimate.

Only 14 hours later I got my standard-compliant design. Under-promise and over-deliver is always a winning strategy. I was definitely surprised by how quick and good the service was. Support is also very quick and is done via a ticketing system which is basically a direct communication channel between you and the developer doing your code. I have since used the service again with the same good results.

A commodity = opportunity for companies
While I can imagine various situations where using a service like this would not be suitable, most of the times it is just what a most people are looking for. Quality code done in a short time frame and at a very competitive price is turning xhtml coding into a commodity and reducing the overall price of getting a website launched.

Portuguese services
With so many Portuguese web designers / xhtml coders competing for work how come no one is doing something similar. There are hundreds of companies needing these services (myself included) so it wouldn’t be difficult to come up with clients. Anyone out there?

December 17, 2007 | Tags: online service

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24 Responses to “psd2html - you design, they code xhtml”

André Luís on December 17th, 2007

At my last job, we used to do just that, only in-house, though. I got the psd from the designer and returned the html css js required for the site. Of course we didn’t do it in just a couple of hours, usually took 2 days… that’s the impressive thing about these guys.

By the way, can you point me towards an online example of their end-product? I’m very picky with my markup but sometimes, I’m lazy and need quick solutions. The Transitional DTD wouldn’t cut it, though… They’re pretty smart doing that separation.
Alcides Fonseca on December 17th, 2007

I have already done this kind of work in the past, but there’s no way I would do it so cheap!

I don’t know how many conversions this guys do a day, but in my perspective $150 does not worth that work.

Also, I don’t believe there are that many Portuguese webdesigners looking for work. I see more companies asking for people with this skills. And I see it everyday in my university employment mailing-list….
Marco Louro on December 18th, 2007

My view is that a good/experienced xhtml developer can really save a lot of time, because he won’t need to focus very much on different browsers compatibility, how to achieve certain details, etc..

If you know your way around you can “not write” a lot of code. I think that’s why these type of services are so competitive.

As for Portuguese services, I’m sure you can find a lot (if you haven’t already) of freelancers if you need to. Personally I would get bored if I did only xhtml development, and I also find that doing both xhtml and server side code, also helps understand some problems that might occur and how you should optimize the markup for the developer.
Célia Leocádio on December 31st, 2007

Well, i’ve done this kind of jobe several times. These companyes subcontract people who ask for very little. That’s hou i stardet. I tried to sell some designs in a us forum, then aproached by someone who ordered just design, i made it for 50$, then recently, through a layout i did for openwebdesign i got to make some sites for a uk based company. The design and XHTML, and i can tell you the coding is far mor expensive and tough. If inspired i do a design in about 2 hours, but the coding process is far more hours, about 10 or 15 hours. I charge around 400$, so that 150 is definitelly cheap for the quality they serve.
About this kind of thing in portugal…you have loads of freelancers, but i’m not sure how many % can realy make a clean XHTML css tableless and that validates.
I try, but it’s hard

And the design is the fun part, coding can be hell when standards are concerned.
Marco on January 16th, 2008

I recommend DeSlice. I’ve used them on a project or two and have been impressed with the level of clean code.
Jairam Panickssery on February 8th, 2008

I just tried PSD2HTML - but it was a huge disappointment. They could not return the design at the promised time. They have promised me a full refund - hopefully I will at least get my money back.

-Jairam
Jairam Panickssery on February 11th, 2008

I must update my previous review of PSD2HTML. The management team from PSD2HTML stepped in after I cancelled my order and I had the markup returned on the same business day that I was originally promised. They offered not to charge me for it as well. And I must add that the code looks really clean.

The short story is that I am pleased overall and I will do business with PSD2HTML again.
Nick Casares on February 18th, 2008

I’ve used PSD2HTML about 8 times now and they’ve consistently delivered a high quality product. I’ve never had a problem that wasn’t (quickly) resolved with a simple email and turn around times have been fantastic. I haven’t tried any of the other services so I can’t comment on them, but with PSD2HTML’s service I really don’t have a need to.
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Adrian Clark on August 12th, 2008

MyPsdtoHTML.com convert a design from any of common formats (PSD, PNG, JPG, GIF etc)  to a high-quality XHTML-CSS page.
The page is custom hand-coded professionally in 24 hours.

Is a good idea to try them!

http://www.mypsdtohtml.com
Alex on August 29th, 2008

Hi guys, about anyone else who does this kind of service…
i can give you 100% psd2html.com quality for much less price and same terms.
let me know if you want to give it a try.
ya on October 8th, 2008

psd2html.com is a little overpriced. they are currently overloaded so forget about 8 hours delivery…
I use these guys: http://ezmarkup.com - their prices are lower and quality is perfect. Has anyone else used them?
gus cerutti on November 6th, 2008

Hi

A very professional and reliable XHTML/CSS made a great job last week when I asked for PSD to XHTML conversions

Custom hand coded HTML / XHTML in 24 hours, PSD, JPG, PNG and even old HTML formats and the best thing WordPress Integration

http://www.mypsdtohtml.com
vladimir on November 14th, 2008

Hey guys just watch http://xhtml.pixelcrayons.com/portfolio.html . These guys are real piece of work. among many i like their “platinum corporate” and ” DDA print display ” the most and i have planned to order something like that. I visited their web site too and found

* 8 hours their turnaround time
*$99 basic package
* Valid XHTML
* Table-less CSS markup
* Compatibility with IE, Firefox, Opera and Safari
* a bunch of other options too
Jeff on December 23rd, 2008

If you are a company or a designer needing a very quick turnaround on a budget, I would point you in the way of xhtml.weboutsourcingservices.com.
Rox on February 17th, 2009

I had experienced the services of PSD2HTML, it is ok (however I was expecting a little bit more)….. Then, I tried some other service providers, but my search came to an end, when I experienced the services of http://www.9xhtml.com, these guys are really cool and always make me happy with their work…cheers pixel
HtmlG on March 10th, 2009

Would just like to let you know about our service:
Htmlg.com
Starting price: $49.99
Price per additional page: $24.99
Turnaround time: 1-2 days
Discounts for multiple conversions at once.
alex on April 25th, 2009

I use services of http://xhtmlcandy.com/ and till this day i had no problems working with them. They always delivered on time and their support is super click.
I really recommend them. Their prices starts at 119 USD.
Michael on July 6th, 2009

Check this out:
http://www.psdtohtmlcompanies.com

It has a listing of psd to html providers. They provide detailed information about each provider and you can also compare them.

I found it quite helpful when I was looking for HTML coder.
David Cunliffe on July 18th, 2009

I got a 70 page website developed from http://www.xhmldevelopers.com. They delivered them in 2 weeks with excellent results. Not a single major iteration was needed. I would really like to thank the owner for having such a wonderful team
Andrew Jhonson on August 24th, 2009

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Ivan on October 15th, 2009

PLEASE do not choose XHTML.CHOP they say they´ll do the job in 2 or 3 days but it´s been over 3 weeks for me and still they can´t finish it, too bad I paid upfont… and it´s only one page (I paid for two but they haven´t even been able to finish the first one)

They have on numerous time said they´ll send it “tomorrow” but they don´t deliver and take 3-4 days to answer my emails.
Dave Rosen on February 2nd, 2010

XHTMLized has local representation in Portugal. XHTMLized is the best p2h you can get.