Advice Needed for a Startup website providing design services

GTRZ · Jul 22, 2023

Hello,
I am planning to build a website to provide design services online. My main focus is to provide graphic, web, 3d animation services which are i am already providing on Fiverr for the last decade. I am planning to expand it because of the strict rules and the client base is getting smaller every month.

I am going to buy a domain and shared hosting on namecheap and host a single page website. I will need a good theme that must have a video overlay on the top and i need to create a blog to post related articles every day.
More importantly, i will need a phone number the clients can contact me directly to discuss the projects. Here what i am looking for your expert advice on.

1 Since i am living in an asian country, can i buy a google voice number from the marketplace for my clients to call me to my phone. All i want is them to contact me via a phone number. I cannot use local number since it will cost my clients a lot to call me. Are there any other options available for this?

2 By getting google/ trust pilot reviews from the marketplace will give me an advantage to build trust and good reputation since i do not have prior except from fiverr?

3 How can i promote my graphic/ web/ 3d animation services to get potential clients? Ex - Facebook page, instagram, tik tok? or Paid advertising on which platform?

4 Is it ok for me to charge the client 1/3 of the total project cost upfront?
5 Will Payoneer be a good method to get paid since gay pal isn't supported in my country? Are there any other options to getting paid?
6 Accepting crypto payments will work or not (tell me if you have any personal experience)

Your kind advice is highly appreciated. Many Thanks.

GenesisOne · Jul 22, 2023

1. for phone calls try Vyke - it's the one I use and it works great.
2. reviews sure add trust to your reputation + a good-looking displayed portfolio that you already have that shows experience.
3. social media on Fb and IG should work fine to promote and showcase your portfolio - if you can add paid ads you'll speed the process.
4. sounds reasonable to ask for an upfront payment.
5. Payoneer should be a good platform for your service.
6. that's an option and options are always good for your clients to choose from.

GTRZ · Jul 22, 2023

GenesisOne said:
1. for phone calls try Vyke - it's the one I use and it works great.
2. reviews sure add trust to your reputation + a good-looking displayed portfolio that you already have that shows experience.
3. social media on Fb and IG should work fine to promote and showcase your portfolio - if you can add paid ads you'll speed the process.
4. sounds reasonable to ask for an upfront payment.
5. Payoneer should be a good platform for your service.
6. that's an option and options are always good for your clients to choose from.

Thank you for your valuable information. Regarding Vyke, do they charge for incoming calls? Do they offer packages or pay as you go?

kumararav · Apr 5, 2024

If you're starting a website offering design services, focus on prominently showcasing your unique value proposition and portfolio. Consider integrating user-friendly features like instant quotes or live chat support to enhance customer experience. Don't forget to leverage social proof and testimonials from satisfied clients to build trust. For branding and marketing strategies, you might want to look into resources provided by Adopsmind or similar platforms tailored for startups.

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