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    eristic
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    Hi all,

    I know the whole “just make websites” mantra and that’s what I’m doing, but I am really stuck on what to do next. Basically, I’ve run out of friends who have businesses that need websites. And I’ve run out of friends of friends, etc.

    I’ve checked out elance, but it seems like the people on there want a site for super cheap. I’ve looked at craigslist and tried for some things, but no response.

    How do I keep the momentum going?

    Scott

    #130784
    TheDoc
    Member

    Try building something that solves a problem that you have. It means you won’t stop working on it half way through because you’ve found something shiny to distract you.

    Other than that, kick up the networking a notch and make all of your friends and family aware that you’re taking on work, it definitely helps (even if it’s just in the back of their minds).

    #130792
    eristic
    Participant

    Thanks @tannercampbell and @TheDoc, those are both really good suggestions! I’ll look into selling themes on ThemeForest. And also push my networking a little harder.

    #130797
    chrisburton
    Participant

    Are you looking to add to your portfolio and improve or get paid as well?

    You could find charities to work with.

    #130890
    eristic
    Participant

    Thanks for the suggestions, all! This, in the very least, gives me many tasks to keep me busy.

    #130898
    BinG
    Participant

    Contact local design agencies and enquire about any work overflow and offer to do the first for very little / free to prove yourself.
    I did two jobs for next to nothing for a design agency (one rather large intranet design) afew years ago and now I run their creative department.

    #130928
    chrisburton
    Participant

    With respect, I disagree with the above. There are better ways than selling yourself short.

    #130935
    theacefes
    Member

    I’m with @chrisburton – guys, the more free crap we do for people, the less seriously people will take front end developers and web designers.

    #130963
    BinG
    Participant

    well, it worked for me. I personally don’t think there is anything wrong with doing an initial job for less to show your abilities.

    #130971
    iamRDM
    Participant

    Well i agree with @Bing try to work with some local agency. Build up a nice portfolio that will do the thing ;)

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