In 1999 I’d been building websites for several years. I learned how to build a “Database driven site with PHP and MySQL” from a SitePoint tutorial. My youngest

In 1999 I’d been building websites for several years. I learned how to build a “Database driven site with PHP and MySQL” from a SitePoint tutorial. My youngest brother was into making modded cars for Need for Speed 3. I built him a website so people could download the cars. I showed the site to a neighbor. A few days later, I got an email from the neighbor’s sister’s husband’s cousin, looking for a quote on building a MLS real estate search system. I sent a quote, he accepted, and I’ve been working freelance ever since. I think all of my customers, over 19 years worth, have been referrals either from people I know, people I’ve volunteered with, or previous customers. (And both those sites from 1999 are up and working to this day.)