Hi,\n\n  I've been working as a designer for quite a long time, I used to work for some BIG companies out there, unfortunatelly I came to the concluion that I wasn't happy working for someone else anymore (I was being ripped-off), so I decided I would do a lot better if I started working for myself, that's why I created a website where COMPANY owners and WEBMASTERS can purchase CUSTOM LOGOS for $10 dollars.\n\nIt's really a CRAZY idea but I believe it will work. \n\nMy question is:\n\nHOW MANY LOGOS do you think I will sell in the first month of my website?\n\nwww.TenDollarLogo.com\n\nThank you!
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I think this is a really good idea - cheap prices and good looking logo's would be good.\n\nDepending on how much you advertise, you'd probably sell 35 or so, but after that you'll probably sell more, because those webmasters might tell other webmasters that the logo services were good. (I really don't know anything about sales or marketing... sorry)\n\nI'd say it's a really good idea.
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If you don't know design or programming, its tough to represent your company in a professional representation. Sure, you could create a site, but your customers will not think you're legit. You get one chance to make a good first impression.\n\nI could probably cut my own hair, but if I want it to look great, I'll let a professional do it.
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Hi, your site looks intresting - I like the background and main idea behind it by the way.\n\nRight on to the answer.\n\n1. Links\nYour links are mostly done with pictures.  Now this seems a little odd as all they are is text.  It causes your pages to load slowly - this isn't really something to get more traffic but could help you to eep visiters once they are there.\n\nYou can achieve the same look with CSS and normal text links. \n\n2.General page loading times - it took me well over 20 seconds to see your first swich plate page.  If I were you instead of having 5 or so pages with full sized picutres I would have one main page with small (including file size) images of each one - linking to a single page with a larger images.  This will also help with your search position as bigger sites seem to get higher rankings. (overall this will cause more pages)\n\n3. Think about what words people will be typing in to find you.  Then make sure you include them in your pages.\n\n5. Layout\nThe layout of your site is overall good.  The only thing i would mention is the positioning of your google add on the home page.  It just seems odd that its after the main content.  Almost as though you are trying to hide it.  If I were you I would move this up to the top of the page - mind you im no graphic designer so this is just an idea.\n\n5. Make sure you are listed in the directories as well this is where a lot of the search engines get their data from.\n\n6. Publicize your site where ever you find an appropriate spot to do so.\n\n6.  Finally just thought i ought to mention that it can take some time to get good search results.  So be patient Ive only ever had one site that got good results quickly (much to my supprise) but over time a good web site will grow traffic.\n\n(by the way the spell check isn't working so sorry for any mistakes).\n\nAnd good luck with the web site.
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yeah what service, web design, graphics, html, php, what?  I would probably be interested in services some day for web graphic and logo design.  Only if you have a portfolio and an account at guru.com
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I was suprised because i thought you company was very unprofessional because of the blog site but i found a link the the real site which is terrefic and extemely proffesional! I think you should put a huge company logo on the page and give it a hyperlink to your good site. The blog site is just a huge turnoff but if you just have a link to your site people will go to the site. \n\nId just like to say i absolutley love your site its very attractive with tons of languages. Id just ditch the blog spot site\n\nhttp://www.google.com/webmasters/add.html    this is a form to add your site to the google search my opionion when it asks for the test if would just put LEARN ENGLISH because if someone wanted to learn english thats what they would probably put into google. If you want put it on yahoo and other seach engines as well.\n\nEtan
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4 years ago I was in similar situation as yours, I was trying to find ways to earn some extra income on top of my day job as web designer.\n\nThe only thing I did at that time was going around to meet people and told them I was a web designer. Until one day, someone who did some photo-shooting for me, found out what I was doing and asked if I would help re-design her old web site and I took it up right away. \n\nAfter I completed her site, she referred her other photographer partner to me, and then the new customer referred another friend, and the rest was history.\n\nSo my point here being: you need to go out and tell people what you do. It's that simple!\n\nIf you are a shy person (whom 98% of web developers happen to be), you could start by writing some nifty scripts and offer them in script repository sites for free, such as Hotscripts.com, Needscripts.com, Freshmeat.com etc. \n\nThat way, if people like your scripts and download to use it, they will contact you when they get into difficulty getting things to work, and many of times, they would not mind paying you money to fix them. That is how you can build up your rapport. It is one of the better ways to show people what you are capable of.\n\nAnd the best part is, since you still have your day job, you have all the time in the world for you to develop your own script and still get the paycheck every end of the month.\n\nAnother thing you can do: which is also what I'm doing (and I'm giving it away for free), is to start looking around the web for some web designers' web site, find those that were not properly coded (such as without a proper contact form etc), and offer them your service to help them spruce up their web site with your scripting skill (if that is what you are good at).\n\nDoing so, you may not get paid the first time, but have faith that the next time they get a freelance job, they will count you in for the scripting part (more than 70% of web designers out there are lack of scripting skills, many didn't even know HTML!)\n\nSo in summary, my friend, all you need to do is just stretch out your hand and tell the world about what you are doing. Money don't fall from sky, even if they did, you still need to do some running to reach for them and grab them. Good luck.\n\nDean Loh\nhttp://deanloh.com\nP/s: I run a web design company and I'm on the lookout for good people to work with, contact me if you would like to show me what you can do.
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hello friend  \nI am very happy we can discuss about business experience .i hope we can told each other  more important experience .i have a website online store, we are pleasure to offer you large selection of fine products .we are a dedicated shoes .clothes . curio computer for many years ,on this website we will introduce our brand ,as Jordan Puma Nike Gucci Monster dunk Turbo tommy polo Adidas Prada Sony ,Panasonic Lenovo Apple Fujitsu an so on, i hope you can wasting a little time to looking for it, the quality is very goods ,and the price is very low,we can offer large numbers of goods for the seller, this is my MSN llpshop@hotmail.com and bjfshop@hotmail.com .my email address is bjfshop@hotmail.com   fengshop@hotmail.com \ni hope you can joins us ,we are happy contact with some overseas friends .make friend with you ,and make a business-ship with you ,we hope you can interest in our website goods and joins us .thank you very much .\nHave a nice day \nllpshop
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I could help, I am a web designer and use Dreamweaver. I've done online stores before. Click my profile to Email me. A website I worked on with a store is http://www.gsfwc.org
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If you want a good graphic designer, you'll have to pay the price. If you want to set a lower price, you will have to accept what you can get for the price.\n\nIf you want a proffessionally designed website, try --\nhttp://mikecox.com/\nor\nhttp://www.finerdesign.com/  \nor\nhttp://www.nrjdesign.com/\n\nIf you'd like to do it yourself, get a copy of "Creating Webpages for Dummies". It is a very informative book and comes with a CD containing several trials of web buiding software.\n\nOr try signing up with Yahoo for your website. They offer a free set of tools for building your site. Yahoo Sitebuilder is quite easy to use.
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well my name is maneesh..we do web designing and web hosting at a very cheap and affordable price...and with very high quality.....\n\nyou can visit our website www.webactually.net for more details\n\nif u want to ask me further regarding this...u can mail me to maneesh@webactually.net\n\nNote:- you will not find better price than we offer..\nSource(s):\n\nwww.webactually.net
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get in contact with new small businesses in your area and see if they need someone to design their website.. charge them a certain amount per hour you spend working (but dont slack off.. give them their money's worth), and from there they will reccomend you to other people
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There are many good web designers, BUT good and cheap don't go hand-in-hand. You have to pay for quality! A good designer cannot be expected to work for nothing. You really do get what you pay for.\n\nBefore you hire someone to design it, interview them and look at other sites they have designed. Don't just assume they can handle it and don't just take the first person who comes along. Make sure they can really do whatever it is that you need! Also get references and call them! Ask about not only how good they are at the job, but also how easy they are to work with, how easy they are to get in touch with, how quickly they work, etc. When you decide on someone, come up with a written contract together so there is less chance of a problem later. Working w/o contracts is asking for trouble - on both sides. Remember to allow for ongoing payment since there will be constant updates and maintenance. A site like this is not just a one-time setup fee.\n\nTo find a designer, don't just look in the Yellow Pages. Many of the good ones don't even advertise because they get their work by word of mouth. You can find them by calling local printers who work with freelance designers (many designers do both print and web design) or ask around if you know local businesspeople. \n\nIf it's truly a new concept, you should talk to an attorney about it. Call for a free consultation and see if they can help you - and get a professional opinion. \n\nGood luck with the site.
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Depending on your experience, as well as your location, you could easily charge as much as 50/hour (or even more, depending on comparable services in your area) or figure out a flat fee based on how much total time you think it would normally take a person to create the brochure. I usually prefer to charge flat fees for short term projects with specific a scope and deadline. I charge hourly for projects where its obvious that the scope will constantly change. \n\nDo a little research about companies that offer the same services you do. Find out what services they offer, what their turn-around time is, how much they charge, etc. Also, look into finding yourself a good template for a contract. Never accept or start any work without everything in writing. \n\nPlease feel free to email me if you have other questions or would like to further discuss. I've been freelancing on and off for over 10 years.
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Go for more professional graphics, layout, offerings and descriptions etc, not actual HTML code. \n\nProfessional type listings don't have fancy and silly things like flashing animations, music, cursor doodads etc. which just slow down the page loading AND distract from what you want people to buy.\n\nI've created many professional templates for other sellers and would be happy to zip you up some snazzy fast-loading graphics and a layout to set your ebay biz apart from the other non-professional looking ones :)
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since you are doing pretty well you must be good, and if you are good, I cant see your business failing with as many people as there is needing their websites done- GOOD LUCK!!!
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Follow any of the above advise and you will have a website that looks or works like what you paid for it. If you truly want to be successful in business you really don't want the first thing that potentially hundreds or thousand of people might see is some home made web page. \n\nTrue, any idiot can make a web page, most of them look like an idiot made it and most of them are either out of business or did what I did after I tried to do it myself and called a professional. Home made websites are like homemade brochures, they scream amateur, unprofessional and newbie. \n\nYou can find custom affordable web developers out there with a little work. Look for some one that has a large portfolio of work, who is proficient on all phases of what makes a successful website ie: Quality (non template) graphics, well defined and logical navigation, well functioning code/scripts and programs and most importantly marketing. You want someone who will help your website function as a major part of your marketing effort not as a hacked up afterthought.\n\nRemember two things....\n1) It does you no good to have a great billboard if it is sitting in the middle of the desert where nobody will see it (in other words, if nobody can find your website, what good is it).\n2) You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.\n\nI used a company down in California called Bright Hope Designs to do my sites for me. They are where I learned what I'm telling you. I was an amateur and they are very professional and are affordable.