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Discussion in 'General Business' started by Theozard, Mar 13, 2007.

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    I have worked with joomla for a long time and wanna start giving services. Was wondering how do i start and where all do i post my services. Wondering which would be the best way to go about it. I already posted it on the dp forums but got no response as yet. Wondering how to go about it :)
     
    Theozard, Mar 13, 2007 IP
  2. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    For one thing, I would change the title to "Joomla installation and customization", because people are far more likely to search for that than the current string

    Also, I would recommend that you build a small website, offer Joomla consultation services.
     
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  3. just-4-teens

    just-4-teens Peon

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    a good way to start is by offering a free service to say 5 people, once you have done the work for these 5 people you can then add these 5 to your portfolio. This portfolio can be used for future projects and to convince people that are not sure what kinda things you can do etc.
     
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    stanleytang Guest

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    You can perhaps start offering a free mini-course on Joomla, and build a list from there. I seen very successful info-products on Joomla out there.

    You can also try posting in classified ads such as craigslist, and see if you get any good responses.

    Try start out offering a free joomla service to let say 4-5 people, and in return for a testimonial. That way, you are able to build trust with your potential customers.

    -Stan
     
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  5. Theozard

    Theozard Active Member

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    Actually thinking about it ....i have already made more than a couple of sites as portfolio..and providing joomla for free might take a lil bit of time...3-4 might even take more then a couple of weeks :(
    Any alternative?
     
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  6. just-4-teens

    just-4-teens Peon

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    give a discount for your first 5 clients :)
     
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  7. Theozard

    Theozard Active Member

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    thats exactly what i posted in the service thing. Lets hope for the best :)
     
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  9. drig

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    1) Improve your grammar
    remove "playing around", "wanna",
    2) What exactly can you do with Joomla?
    installation, custom plugins, template design / coding, etc
    3) What is your rate?
    List your per hour price if that is how you calculate it
    4) How available are you?
    will I be waiting weeks for whatever it is you do with Joomla?
    5) Get incorporated
    6) Get a professional site, with.... Joomla
    Allow online quotes and show off your talents with a Joomla site
    7) Put together a portfolio
     
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    A freelancer site is good to start also try to make contact with some of the established site for job work, also check with getacoder.com and elance.
     
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    Theozard Active Member

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    Nice points. I'll surely work on them.
    Thanks
     
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    Try a freelance site .....
     
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    Yeah just to start, and getting familiar freewebs or joomla are best.But never rely completely on them, later on establish ur own website, with own domain hosting etc...
     
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    word of mouth.
    for me i sold services on ebay
    and of course freelancer sites.

    and some business forums
     
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    Since many suggested you to look at freelancing site so I thought I suggest http://www.webmasterprojects.com : Webmaster Projects is an online freelance marketplace that allows buyers to outsource projects and get quotes from 100s of qualified freelance professionals, web & graphics designers, programmers, content writers, SEO executives from all over the world.
     
    contactsonia, Mar 14, 2007 IP