Hurley asked:


I’m thinking of starting a small web design business.
I was laid off at work and need to do something. I would love to work from home and have to use what I have for hardware and software to start.

I have FrontPage, digital camera, scanner, fast connection, and understand the basics. I have put up a few basic sites but nothing for money to this point.

I have no real design skills, as far as page content and layout. I don’t really like the templates in FP but know that what I have done can be a lot better.

Also, any marketing ideas for this type business on a very short shoestring?

I’m going to use the few examples I have, put together some marketing materials, and hit the street.

A few of my thoughts and ideas are to:

since I am small I will focus on small and micro businesses that do not have sites

I am going to focus on target markets – used car lots, auto repair, carpenters, masons, etc. Get a feel for there needs and go one market to next as I use up leads

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3 Responses to “I’m thinking of starting a small web design business, and tips or ideas?”

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