6/19/2023 0 Comments Fastlane forum freelancingReal estate - these sites are pretty advanced, and need to be continually updated with listings I want to pick clients that I could give great value. I've been told a few times to pick the right clients. I created a massive database of businesses in my area that either have a poor website (about 5%) or don't have a website at all (95%). Thanks and I'll continually mention my progress and actions. Is there anything I should change about this cold email? Keep in mind, I'm just starting out, so I have no portfolio or results yet.īroken down, these are the parts of a cold email: I am now beginning to mass cold email prospects. However, it turned out that Yellow Pages was the best way to hunt for businesses that either have no website, or a poor one. That turned out to be rather unsuccessful, so I tried some software (I made a post on that too). I then began a big search for prospects by checking out Google. I decided that these businesses probably weren't great choices for websites anyway. I cold approached a few coffee shops and restaurants in person, and it didn't really work out. I'll be asking less questions and try to figure out more on my own. This is entirely from a business perspective, of course (so no talking about how it'll be responsive or what fonts it will have!). Basically, I will just tell them how I will solve whatever they ask for during the initial interview. I also know how to convey value to the client. He said he'll help me, and he also has as camera. My father knows photography and I think even taught a course on it in high school. Oh, on a side note, I know how to do photography if I ever need to. The site is pretty much there to make her business easier to manage! She said she would email a list, if she could think of any. I asked her if there are any questions that she gets asked all the time, so maybe I could add a FAQ. She doesn't want more clients (she has a lot!) or a schedule system. I don't know much about copywriting yet, so maybe some of the wording can be changed. So, I'm going to have a Call To Action on every page that points to the referral form and how to send it. She said on the existing site, people are unsure of where to find it. I just spoke with my first client (a mental health counsellor) over the phone.īasically the site is to get people to send a referral form. Let me know about your thoughts, and ask anything! Once I see where the business can be improved, I'll assess the problems and see how they can be solved. I am going to contact the previously mentioned trusted client and ask questions. When asking a client questions, is there a certain pathway to follow? Are they usually open to talk about their business problems?Īs I get more clients, is it best to have an online portfolio to gain trust and social proof? Is it OK if I pay for the Regular License? The Extended License is $800.Īs you get bigger and bigger clients, is it still acceptable to use templates? I ask this because I had the mindset before that clients want something completely original, although now I assume they only want results. Here is an example: Canvas | The Multi-Purpose HTML5 Template. I'm going to be using templates to build these sites. I'll be asking a lot of these, so hopefully no one minds! Again, I hope others can read this and speed up their own journeys. I was thinking of sitting down with her, to ask questions about areas that I can help. I'm not sure how much the site has helped, or if there are any ways I can help the business. This was before I learned about marketing, however. The site talks about what they do, certifications the client has, gives contact information, important forms, and a Google map. I built a website (and got paid) for a local mental health counsellor. In 's book he recommends starting with people that are already trusting. My focus should be on marketing and sales. Before, I thought this would earn me good money, but after reading 's book The $1,000,000 Web Designer Guide, I now understand that businesses don't give a shit. Hopefully this will not only help me, but also guide others down the correct path.įeel free to constructively criticize me and my decisions, even if painful! In this thread I will discuss my progress, and likely ask a ton of questions. My mindset has totally changed, and to get to that goal, I will freelance in web design.
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