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Click to view ModernGorilla's profile Mogul ModernGorilla 24 posts since
Feb 22, 2008
30. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 14, 2008 3:54 PM
in response to: intechspecial
Intech, the best way to see how a web design company can stay profitable five years from now is to stop looking at web design as the answer. You need to become a web-marketing company and you need to be proactive in measuring and tuning in to your client's needs.

As the post above mentions, a lot of small business owners can do this themselves, but they are not going to stay abreast of new developments or know how to maximize their potential (some will, of course, but most should be focused on running a business.. not promoting it).

Take the PR company model, scale it for the web, and start generating a pool of clients that you focus intensely on- don't just build a site, nurture a mutally rewarding relationship.

Again, I've been looking at this for the last year so I'm not going to start giving away my ideas on how to accomplish this, but that's the gist.
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
31. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 14, 2008 3:59 PM
in response to: ModernGorilla

It seems to me that you are of the misunderstanding of how I operate.

I only tune into my clients needs.

This is the standard and not the exception.

You can verify this by going to my website, and viewing testimonials.


My clients needs have been met beyond their expectations.


I hope this helps to clarify.

Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
32. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 14, 2008 4:00 PM
in response to: ModernGorilla
Does this help to clarify?
Click to view ModernGorilla's profile Mogul ModernGorilla 24 posts since
Feb 22, 2008
33. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 14, 2008 4:32 PM
in response to: intechspecial
I wasn't making any assumptions, just going off the basis that some companies look at the site as the end product while I look at it as the beginning. And I'm not necessarily singling you out on this, it's something which the company I work for has also done in the past.. so I know at least one example is out there.

FWIW I'm not here to drum up business, just trying to keep my finger on the pulse by being here. I'm really only interested in working with businesses that I can physically walk into.
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
34. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 14, 2008 5:34 PM
in response to: ModernGorilla
Thanks for the clarification.

I would have to agree their is always at least one.
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,100 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
35. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 14, 2008 5:51 PM
in response to: ModernGorilla
As a measure of disclosure - if you want to see my latest site that I helped to concept and write go to www.pizzahut.com. I was the writer on that project until recently. This isn't a brag or a boast but an insight into where I am coming from when I talk about interactive. I see no reason why the things that are done for big business online cannot and should not be done for small and medium businesses. When smaller web design firms understand and take advantage of this then their future will as bright as can be.

Think bigger.
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
36. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 12:52 AM
in response to: Iwrite
If you are serious about that you have worked with pizzahut.com, I stand sadly mistaken by my perception of your business.

That is quite a brag(to say the least) to have worked on that level.

My biggest brag was a 1 day deployment project with the Department of Homeland Securities Offices in the Federal Building in downtown Cleveland.

It was an honor and a shock that I would even have such an opportunity.

If anyone doubts the validity of this, I would be happy to supply references if you can prove that you are a legitimate business.
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,100 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
37. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:10 PM
in response to: intechspecial
I am very serious. I have been blessed that my career has covered some really good advertising agencies and clients. I don't drop names because it isn't my style. Sound advice is sound advice - we need to learn to listen to people and recognize good advice when we hear it without having to know their history.

I will take you at your word about the work you have done, that's the type of person I am.
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
38. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:13 PM
in response to: Iwrite
Very good, I will look for this.

I would offer you my linkedin profile url, but I get the feeling your motives are not of integrity.

Search as you would like, you will be shocked at the results.
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
39. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:26 PM
in response to: Iwrite
Please understand that I am only trying to establish myself and my business, and do not wish to make enemies via this community.

I will of course openly disclose direct references for businesses that can establish they have a valid reason for their request.

I keep the privacy of my referrals at the highest level, as I do not wish for persons to harass my business relationships.

I will follow through to the full extent of the law, if contact of my business relations is used for defamation or slander.
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,100 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
40. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:27 PM
in response to: intechspecial
"I would offer you my linkedin profile url, but I get the feeling your motives are not of integrity.

Search as you would like, you will be shocked at the results."

I rest my case. This attack was not warranted. And you want to accuse others of attacking you? I'm not sure what your issues are but you really need to take a good look at your actions and words. I just told you that I take you at your word about your experience, and you respond with these words? Have you even noticed that less and less people are even responding to you?
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
41. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:30 PM
in response to: Iwrite
Iwrite -

You responded in a previous thread in how outraged and upset you are with my comments. I had only asked why you offer support and also frustrated with me on a regular basis.

I open up this forum after your post in how you are outraged to find you say you are going to do a search on my contacts.

Of course I am going to be concerned with this.
Click to view intechspecial's profile Mogul intechspecial 1,457 posts since
Jan 6, 2008
42. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:31 PM
in response to: intechspecial
It was not meant to be an attack by any means.

I am just not sure why you have such a need to look into my business contacts?

How will it suit you in your business venture?
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,100 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
43. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:35 PM
in response to: intechspecial
Intech,

As far as business goes, we swim in different waters. The only thing I am interested in getting from this forum is information and encouragement. I do not solicit business here. Check my past posts. I am sorry that you feel you have to resort to threatening people but do what you feel you have to.

No where did I ask for your references. I have never expressed an interest in working with you. You do not have anything I want. I was trying to help you.

It must be a sad existence to see enemies everywhere you look.
Click to view Iwrite's profile Mogul Iwrite 1,100 posts since
Dec 29, 2007
44. Re: Trouble for Web Design Companies Nov 15, 2008 8:37 PM
in response to: Iwrite
Post away. This is no longer a conversation I wish to be a part of. Good luck again.
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