Hello.
I have a website where I offer web design services and web development for small businesses.
So far the only interest I've had has been from family and friends. What advertising strategies could you recommend to get some more clients?
I've tried cold calling local businesses with very little luck.
I'm looking to make a little money for myself while I'm at uni, so if I could get a couple of jobs a month, that would be great.
Thanks.
Thanks.
No one will hire unless you have something to show them. I assume you like to design so maybe you should do a couple for your friends and family pro bono. You'll get something for the portfolio that you can show to others.<p>I like Shawn's idea to get new customers - follow that. Try to make some connections with a major industry. James Altucher founded Reset, which made websites for movie releases at extremely high prices. You know why? First of all, he worked at HBO so he had contacts with all of them. Second, they were huge companies with even bigger budgets - he cleaned up on them. Granted he did it in the mid-90's when the internet was new and exciting, but nonetheless - if you have the right contacts you can create a great business (he eventually sold Reset for low 8 figures).<p>best of luck
here are two tips
go online to your county clerk's office they will have a list of newly formed businesses. The listing usually includes name address and telephone number. It should be easy to get those people to listen to you as they are usually in a process of just getting started and I need of design services.
Second you can either actively or passively look for old dated looking websites. Identify outdated designs and contact the company with one or two suggestions for improvement and offered to do it for them. The e-mail should include a link of your previous work.