$5000/Month Web Agency Journey
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DarkHorse17
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I'm really trying to work in the real world, you know getting clients from the forum would be very easy and all I'll get is a testimonial. In the real world it's much more difficult but not only will I get testimonial but Experience which will help me in the long road. Appreciate your help though!
dhf123
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$300 a pop, that's a really great biz. I'm very curious what kind of business are you building? care to spill some beans?
DarkHorse17
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$300 a pop, that's a really great biz. I'm very curious what kind of business are you building? care to spill some beans?
dhf123
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well, i think that counts, thanks bro!
DarkHorse17
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Update: 1st project complete
Completed the first project, It was very late though, I was also working on a different business so time gets divided. Anyways, I've email the client with the project completion report and waiting for his reply. Then will email him asking testimonial.
Also I'm talking with some other leads, I hope will get the second client very soon. This first testimonial will make it easy to get further clients.
Completed the first project, It was very late though, I was also working on a different business so time gets divided. Anyways, I've email the client with the project completion report and waiting for his reply. Then will email him asking testimonial.
Also I'm talking with some other leads, I hope will get the second client very soon. This first testimonial will make it easy to get further clients.
If you want to add more credibility you can have them make a video review instead of a normal written review. Good luck on your journey.
BloodyNinja
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Still struggling to get a FREE Client to build portfolio.
After little discussion, he said let's proceed.
This is what I get for requesting login information to the site.
Most probably, they don't trust you because they don't see any story behind your company. Start a blog around your topic and you will see clients melting and falling into your hands.
randybishop
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It's a tough business, seems like you need to do more studying on how to sell.
Nateolsen
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Okay, I have read all your replies and posts on here and I am pretty sure I understand what business you are in. It's a tough market you are definitely charging less than others but the quality is probably lackings the optimization is probably lacking, the content is probably lacking as well as design. But I do like your attitude and "Persistence" and like you said all those other things can be fixed. What if someone was to back you? Say for instance I have the professionalism and better things than what you bought on Fiverr I also have the know how to do the job including all the things I listed.
I am USA based and have a strong presence and authority to business owners I have many people on a daily basis give me login not only to their website but GMB page, emails etc.. with virtually no questions asked.
PM me if you would like to discuss further or at least gain some knowledge on how to conquer your goals.
Thanks!
I am USA based and have a strong presence and authority to business owners I have many people on a daily basis give me login not only to their website but GMB page, emails etc.. with virtually no questions asked.
PM me if you would like to discuss further or at least gain some knowledge on how to conquer your goals.
Thanks!
DarkHorse17
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Update
Free Clients: 2/5
Ok so a lot have happened in the last few days. The first client was happy with the work and left a good testimonial. Yay! I completed the website and launched it, with faq, contact, pricing page, checkout system, e.t.c. I didn't mention before but the website was under construction, just a coming soon page. I got 2 more clients to work with.
There's just a little problem, I was working on the live site of the 2nd client and the site broke, nothing big just some pages looked odd. A css problem. It was like that for like 30 minutes before the client panicked and send me like 6 emails back to back lol. The site's fine now. I need to learn how to work on staging area now.
Also I've decreased the prices to around $240 - $280. I'll increase when I get sales.
So thats it for now. I think I'll have 5 clients to show in my portfolio in a week or maybe 2. Then I'll start selling.
Free Clients: 2/5
Ok so a lot have happened in the last few days. The first client was happy with the work and left a good testimonial. Yay! I completed the website and launched it, with faq, contact, pricing page, checkout system, e.t.c. I didn't mention before but the website was under construction, just a coming soon page. I got 2 more clients to work with.
There's just a little problem, I was working on the live site of the 2nd client and the site broke, nothing big just some pages looked odd. A css problem. It was like that for like 30 minutes before the client panicked and send me like 6 emails back to back lol. The site's fine now. I need to learn how to work on staging area now.
Also I've decreased the prices to around $240 - $280. I'll increase when I get sales.
So thats it for now. I think I'll have 5 clients to show in my portfolio in a week or maybe 2. Then I'll start selling.
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DarkHorse17
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Email marketing.
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deedee1whoa
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This is going slow, it's been like, 20+ days since you started the thread but...
Looks like you know what you're doing All I can do is wish you a lil' luck!
Looks like you know what you're doing
All I can do is wish you a lil' luck!
DarkHorse17
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Yes, still going on.
Currently I'm providing my service for free in exchange for testimonial, but yes later I'll ask for upfront payment.
DarkHorse17
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Problem with creating Staging environment.
I'm trying to create a staging site for the 2nd client. I tried the duplicater plugin but it didn't work as the site size was too large even though I excluded the uploads folder. I also tried All in one wp migration plugin but it has 500mb import limit, the export size was 700mb.
Now I'm trying the wp staging plugin, it's cloning the site to a subfolder. 30 mins and 17% completed lol.
Best way is to copy the files and database manually but getting admin access is so difficult asking for cPanel login is not an option.
Does anybody know a better way? some help will be really appreciated.
I'm trying to create a staging site for the 2nd client. I tried the duplicater plugin but it didn't work as the site size was too large even though I excluded the uploads folder. I also tried All in one wp migration plugin but it has 500mb import limit, the export size was 700mb.
Now I'm trying the wp staging plugin, it's cloning the site to a subfolder. 30 mins and 17% completed lol.
Best way is to copy the files and database manually but getting admin access is so difficult asking for cPanel login is not an option.
Does anybody know a better way? some help will be really appreciated.
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