Complete Professional Website for $75 ?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by priyakochin, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. #1
    What you think abt a business like this ?
    Will I get clients if I can provide web designing for cheap rates ?
     
    priyakochin, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  2. AmazinAzn

    AmazinAzn Active Member

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    I'm pretty sure you would get clients, if you offer it that cheap I'd probably go to you.
     
    AmazinAzn, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  3. grandad

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    Sure you would if your service is good.
     
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    Yes. If your service was of a good quality then i think you would get many clients.
     
    Concept, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  5. priyakochin

    priyakochin Banned

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    #5
    Thankz for all responds
    So first I plan to provide this service to DP members ?
     
    priyakochin, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  6. Prolink

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    #6
    Good idea to start with with DP ~members, friends etc and get yourself a good portfolio together of your work and if it cuts the mustard you'll be buried with work.
    Word of mouth is one of the biggest free advertising vehicles on the planet.

    Good luck.
     
    Prolink, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  7. PHPGator

    PHPGator Banned

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    #7
    Remember not to underprice your time. I have made this mistake a few times... you'll get one completed and quickly realize that the money you made probably wasn't worth the effort you put into it. Do odd-end jobs extremely cheap to build your portfolio. :)
     
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    If you start this service and if it includes some content Iäd like to buy a number of sites. Send Pm if you go live with this.
     
    Magnus500, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    I would never recommend being the low cost leader, unless you are the volume leader as well. In this case, that would be impossible. You will have many challenges to face when you are the low cost leader.
    A few expenses:
    Taxes, Insurance, Liability,Time, did I mention Taxes?

    You can also get business if you provide a quality product at a fair market price and meet deadlines. Simple.
     
    bpb2221, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    Please PM me if you decide to go ahead with this as it is an ideal solution for a part of the market we do not cover at the present time.
     
    mobyme, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    Do you have any examples of websites you design? You must show a good portfolio in order to get customers.
     
    ablaye, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    #12
    I don't think it's a good idea if you're looking to build a sustainable business. For DP trading, it's definitely a go-er, but otherwise I think it might cause you some problems.

    When it comes to securing profitable long term clients, you won't find them for $75, or even $100. In my experience lower paying clients expect more for their money and you will be swamped with modifications. A lot of client's think they own you - you'd be better taking on 2 clients a year at a higher rate than 2000 at a lower rate. After all, you'll still get the same amount of hassle - you might as well get paid for it.

    Of course if you're building up a portfolio, or trading exclusively on DP, then by all means go ahead. Otherwise, I'd recommend a significantly higher rate.
     
    DavidF9, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    Hmmm is it quality work for $75. I've just hired a designer to make me a logo and 3 page design (no coding) and it is going to cost me around $2,000. I'd rather pay more, but get more.
     
    drig, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    75 for a ebsite

    Peopl like you ruine the industry :(
     
    w3bmaster, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  15. priyakochin

    priyakochin Banned

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    #15
    Friends,
    This is only a thread for studying the market.The cost can be $75 and more.

    We will not only go for cheap rates ; we will ensure the quality.Without quality nothing can withstand.We make this possible by decreasing our margin.So its not a decrease in quality.

    Thankz
     
    priyakochin, Jul 23, 2007 IP
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    #16
    If there is no coding or flash or something in this work, then you have been completely ripped off.
     
    Vic_mackey, Jul 24, 2007 IP
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    You'll need to show some samples first before people will order :)
     
    Brennan, Jul 24, 2007 IP
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    For the best design, you have to hire the best. I actually got a very good deal :)
     
    drig, Jul 24, 2007 IP
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    #19
    Very good point. Cheap prices can give you a swarm of clients and you may fail to meet expectations and deadlines. And the time and effort you put in may not be worth the price. So don't worry about getting clients quickly but worry about the quality of your service. If you have exceptional service people will pay even if you ask a lot. And if you don't have exceptional service I would rather you invest time in making your service exceptional before launching a business. Just some friendly advice.
     
    uniqueasitis, Jul 24, 2007 IP