Comments on: If They Come, You Will Build It

By: Hardeep Khehra

Hardeep Khehra — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:34:14 +0000

Some opt for working with their clients as an individual, but others create a small business from the get-go.

Is it better to start off as an individual or have a website with more of a business feeling? What would clients feel more comfortable with?

By: Jasontor

Jasontor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:45:19 +0000

Great questions! I am going to write a & submit part two of this article to TheWebSqueeze in the next couple days that covers your questions as well as what to do next.

Jasontor

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:02:52 +0000

Great post Jason! Let’s say: Been there, done that. I just didn’t do the IT/ISP-part. I work from home, and meet with clients in their office. It makes them feel comfortable.
I keep getting the feeling I don’t charge enough, although I feel comfortable with it..

By: Karinne Legault

Karinne Legault — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:05:48 +0000

@gecededelisi – Don’t sell yourself too short! Have a look around at how much other designers in your area charge. And base your prices on that. Look at their portfolio as well. If you create better designs, you can charge more,etc…. Hope this helps!

By: Geoff

Geoff — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:15:11 +0000

Very good post Jasonator,
From my experience, my advice would be for all new designers to start of small and local and build up a reputation for delivering quality and cost effective solutions. One or two well managed clients/projects is worth several more by word of mouth alone.

Regards

Geoff

By: Richard Vanbergen

Richard Vanbergen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:07 +0000

I’ve just had a thought.

When you started out where did you meet your clients for business? Cafes? Bars? Your kitchen?

By: Jasontor

Jasontor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:26:55 +0000

No prob! I’m glad you liked it.