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be a web designer or a content publisher

by delevonto1
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Hi all okay heres my question ill be purchasing xsitepro to design a website for myself ill be following lisa parmleys inlineseo course i was wondering would it be worth designing sites for other people in the background had it up to here with my 9-5 but i now a lot of people are suffering out there

thx
#content #designer #publisher #web
  • Profile picture of the author cashtree
    If you want to try it, go for it, just keep in mind, website design in terms of a business model is not for everyone. It can take an extraordinary amount of time, even if you're good at it. If your time is precious there are many other ways to make a lot more money.
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    • Profile picture of the author MattGoffrey
      Originally Posted by cashtree View Post

      If your time is precious there are many other ways to make a lot more money.
      I have to agree. And since you asked about web site design or publishing, personally I'd go with a publishing type model.

      But then I'm not a very good web designer so take that advice with that in mind.
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  • Profile picture of the author jasono
    Depends on where you are really good at. I'd definitely go to where I really want. Just think carefully about what career you will really pursue.
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  • Profile picture of the author imasong
    I find web design to be a lot more fun - but there are zillions of people who can do it well, it's very tough to compete. Not everyone can produce quality content, I find original quality content is less of a commodity, and therefore, more valuable.
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    • Profile picture of the author marknel
      If you can package the two with basic SEO .. you can start a small home based business. Getting the first few projects will be difficult but then you can seek help from your friends and families .
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    • Profile picture of the author delevonto1
      thanks all for the wake up call wanted to give up my job because the hours are a bit much and when im not working im usually sleeping trying to recover the pay a bit low as well think ill still get xsitepro to design sites for myself ill focus on content publishing and aim to leave my job in 3 - 6 months
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  • Profile picture of the author SamuelUherek
    It depends on what you like. If you like web designing... Why not? Although it's true what cashtree said about the time it takes, you can be pretty successful in this.

    Most people go to IM because they want to leave 9-5. So it's worth doing something that you like, right?
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  • Profile picture of the author delevonto1
    FreelanceSwitch | Freelance Jobs, Freelance Forum & Directory this is the site i found which i think has loads of ideas and tips on being a web designer
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  • Profile picture of the author jgant
    I'd publish content on your own site. If it generates revenue, it's a more passive business model than designing sites. However, as a designer you can build up a business and outsource it.

    What do you prefer doing? If writing is painful but you love design, go with design.
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    • Profile picture of the author DeanSoto
      Ignore the naysayers that say that web design takes a lot of time (just kidding, don't ignore them, they are right). Seriously though, if you have a good business plan and if you follow the advice given (especially the Freelanceswitch link) you'll do well.

      I've been doing Web dev for money on the side for about 2 years now. It can definitely be a time-suck, but I have a staff that does most of the heavy liftingnow so I usually spend around 5 hours or less a week on it.

      However, there are 2 big things to be aware of... Make sure your CLEARLY state what your customer is getting in writing and also verbally (make sure that they understand). Also, make sure they understand the payment schedule!

      It is very easy for cash flow problems to kill your business. You don't need to wait until the end of the project to get paid. I usually tell my customer that final payment is due in 45 days with a 50% non-refundable deposit at the start. This usually keeps the project moving quickly and helps you to maintain cash flow.

      Seriously though, you can outsource a lot of the stuff so that you aren't killing yourself on projects. But... if you do it wrong you can destroy your business too.

      As long as you are persistent, you'll do fine. DEFINITELY DON'T QUIT YOUR JOB until you are making steady income on the side.

      Godspeed! You'll do great.
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