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Book Review: How to Start a Home-Based Web Design Business
August 19th, 2008 | Posted in Reviews.
Jim Smith, web designer and writer of this book, shares his expertise on how to start a web design business out of your home. From business planning to contract negotiations this book is an excellent starting point for any entrepreneur seeking to start a website design business.
Overview of a Web Design Shop
In this section of the book, Jim describes the basic ins and outs of a design shop. He also touches base with the different “hats” or roles you will have to endure to make your business successful.
Deciding What Services to Offer
Jim describes how you can hone your skills to provide different services to your clients. Services including: web hosting, domain name registration, search engine marketing, website analytics, graphic design, programming, website maintenance and e-commerce.
Planning Your Web Design Shop
In this section, you will go over the basics of setting up a business plan and strategy to run your business.
Other Chapters
The other chapters in the book focus on your professional image, setting rates, contracts, accounting principles, getting clients, advertising and marketing your business and things to avoid.
Conclusion
This book (1st Edition) provides a great resource for anyone interested in taking the leap in the web design market. Whether you are a beginner or are an advanced web designer, this book will give you the tools and knowledge needed to succeed.
We give this book a 4 out of 5 rating.
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September 5th, 2008 at 5:50 am
I read a earlier version of this book a few years ago. It was a little too generic and common sense stuff for my taste. I would say it is worth a look if you feel you need some basic knowledge. Otherwise just get out and do it, you will learn so much more that way.
Allan
September 5th, 2008 at 11:47 am
It’s a good beginner’s book to say the least.
search engine optimisation
October 22nd, 2008 at 4:12 am
I went through this bokk, and its very useful book . i recommended it many of my friends.
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October 27th, 2008 at 8:09 am
I read this book some time ago, but I did not find it that helpful. Really if you have any talent whatsoever and you can get a job done timely you can succeed at this without a book.
seo consultant
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:01 am
I didnt read this book, so I cant share my opinion here. But, i am very interested in reading this book becoz I am planning to start a web design and seo company. i think it will help me. How can I order for this book?
Carbon copy PRO
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 am
A lot of web designers are home based workers
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January 5th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Very good tips.It will help mainly for womens.For them its very comfortable.
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May 22nd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
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