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Ask HN: What should I know to start a business making websites in highschool?
So I noticed that a lot of businesses around me didn't have a website, or if they did it wasn't very functional. I thought a good way to make a little money would be to make some websites for local businesses around me!
I'm obviously still new to this entrepreneurial stuff, and I feel a little out of my depth. I've been lurking on HN for a while and I thought it might be informative to ask if any of you have any suggestions?
For example, I've quickly made a landing page for our "company" [1] but I don't know if it has everything we need. Thanks in advance!
[1] http://www.sitebyte.xyz/
- a3n 10y agoYou'll probably be underpaid, but that's OK because you don't know everything (yet). So enjoy the experience. If I was a customer, I'd want to know that my site will keep working after you graduate and move on.
- anchpop 10y agoGood idea. I wanted to say something along the lines of "You always have full control over your site and can switch to any other web designer" but I wasn't exactly sure how to word it
- jebernier 10y agoI always keep the domain name and hosting on my clients name/credit card. Just in case I retire and move to Bora Bora ;-). Gives them security that they have full control and can switch web developers if they wish.
- jebernier 10y agoAlso good to offer a site maintenance and backup package (monthly) so you can have a recurring income, vs. one-off.
- anchpop 10y agoThat's a good plan, I'll do that.
- JSeymourATL 10y agoHere's a great podcast on client management with Chris Yoko> http://www.ianaltman.com/podcast/chris-yoko-digital-marketing/ http://www.ianaltman.com/podcast/chris-yoko-digital-marketin... Also, as the chief sales officer -- Mike Weinberg is an excellent read > http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15863998-new-sales-simplified http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15863998-new-sales-simpli...
- anchpop 10y agoThanks, I'll check those out!