Finding a Client for my Webdesign

tinyturtle · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:47 am Post subject: Finding a Client for my Webdesign

Does anyone know how to find a client for making a website? I've been trying to get my design work out there but can't seem to find any clients. If anyone knows of any or can help promote me it would be appreciated...
--also why is my signature coming up with the <img src=""> when I clearly put in the profile [img][/img] and the sig showed up when i previewed this entry........--

thehermit · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:50 am Post subject:

Promoting yourself is never easy, it generally comes down to how much can you afford?

Get a listing in the Business Directory of your local area (Yellow Pages & Thompson if in the UK)

Optimise your code and meta data to place you higher in search engine relativity.

Bite the bullet and pay Google to list you.

Join a load of forums (actively take part) and make your signature point to your business site.

Exchange links with companies that offer a complimentary service to your own - theres nothing like exchanging links with popular sites to boost your visitor numbers.

Get business cards printed and carry them about with you at all times, you never know when you might need to hand one out to a contact.

Take an add out in the local newspaper.

What have you done so far? Perhaps that will help us narrow down the possible options.

tinyturtle · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:41 pm Post subject: done some stuff

I've posted a few flyers in local coffee shops and I asked a few of the non-profit organizations if they needed anything but they didn't.

Brian · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 1:59 pm Post subject:

whats the url of your website?

TiDaL · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:50 pm Post subject:

ya i had that problem, i got an internship, maybe you should try your teachers at your school if you go to school, i'm sure they've heard or no of programs that are available for you to start, personally i think they hardest part about finding a client is that you need experience

username628 · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 9:47 am Post subject:

What I've done with some clients of mine in the past is say "hey, honestly I am quite new to this aspect of work but am in the process of learning it. I'll give you a good deal in return for your patience." They are usually more than happy to work this way. It alleviates the pressure of having to feel like you can do or know it all, when you may not. It also helps to build your experience and in turn, credibility by building your client database.

Call up your friends and family, tell them about what you do and offer your services. Ask them if they know anyone that may be interested in your services too. Promotion shouldn't always be an expensive thing, it's just how you go about it.

If you do decide to get listed in the Yellow Pages or something, be sure to measure your success in doing that. You may find that listing yourself isn't the best way, or isn't worth the money.

Figure out what it is that makes your work worth selling and why people should buy from you.

When you approach a client, don't go off on all your skills and what you can do. Assess their needs and provide a solution accordingly. Focus on the benefits that your services will provide for their business.

Yeah, knowing what you've tried already would help.

(btw your sig is showing html because in the sig options html is off, but bbcode isn't so wrap the url in [url] tags)

romi89 · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:22 am Post subject: Internship

Another good way to get experience and break in the industry is to contact every graphic/web design company in your area and ask for an internship. I own my company, and I hired an intern this summer, it was great for us (eager employee) and great for them (experience, portfolio pieces, reference letter).
I also typically keep a list of good graphic artist to hire on contract when we have too much work inhouse, so even if the company doesn't hire interns or have regular openings, ask if you can send in your resume/portfolio for them to keep on record for when they do need contractors.
Hope this helps...

Dan · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 9:10 am Post subject:

great post pixeldiva Big Grin

your way of writing and suggestions really encouraged me

Glad I saw this thread

thehermit · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:27 pm Post subject:

Whatever the client, friend or stranger - have a contract.

webguy · Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:00 am Post subject:

A friend once told me, "To make money you have to spend money".

It's the truest business advice you'll ever hear. You need to get exposure. Through newspapers, local magazines, bus cards, flyers, search engines, directories, forums, link exchanges etc..

It's hard to start off, the first year is usually the hardest.
Just keep going, eventually you will land a client.
But if you do plan to advertise, think hard about it. Don't waste your money carelessly. Another friend once told me, he's in advertising btw, that it's better to start off with a big bang than to start off with small bursts. So, this means if you have money allocated for ads for one month, save it. And wait for another month until you can double that ad money. Then start off with a bang. Buy air time on the local radio station. Put out a flyer in the news paper. You get the idea.

hope htta helps

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