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Not sure if this is helpful, but I've been doing webdev for the last 3 years as a summer job for small businesses in my hometown during uni. I hate to say it, b
by Prosammer 6y ago
Not sure if this is helpful, but I've been doing webdev for the last 3 years as a summer job for small businesses in my hometown during uni. I hate to say it, but byoung2 hit the nail on the head when talking about the need for "cookiecutter" websites. Most small businesses are looking for basically a 5 to 10 page website, with some basic information that looks pretty - they don't need/want/care about anything custom.
Therefore, I think the key is adding value to these "cookiecutter" websites to justify your rates. Can you bring in a photographer to get some pictures of the business for social media and website use? I often find small business owners know they should be engaging on fb/ig more, and are stressed about the fact that they have nothing to post. Are you a hosting reseller? That could be an avenue for increased revenue as well.
I know my "adding value" spiel does not help with your "finding clients" question, I think byoung2 covered everything i'd recommend - walk into a ton of small businesses with mock-ups of their new websites and quotes for how much they'd cost.
Your website looks great btw.