Where can I find clients who need websites created from scratch??

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   lobobrandonposted 13 years ago

   I wanted to know of a place where I could find clients who needed websites created from scratch. All the freelance sites just have jobs for tweaking current websites. I'm a professional when it comes to creating sites from scratch.
   I'm creating a sample now for any of you to check out and once its completed for my clients to check out
   
   <link snipped> (It's not live and is still under construction just began half an hour ago)

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      ronhiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Go to freelancer.com awesome place to get all kinds of jobs

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         lobobrandonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Ok will try that I always found it hard. I needed a sort of marketplace wherein I could provide the links of samples and clients could contact me to create sites for them.
         Thanks will check it out.

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         lobobrandonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I guess I'll use the freelancer.com marketplace
         Thanks.
         
         Will go ahead and create some sample sites now.

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      couturepopcafeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      IMO the best place is to build your own professional website and advertise on it.  The more someone likes what they see, the better chance you may have of them hiring you.
      
      What is your hourly rate/site page rate and what is your satisfaction guarantee?

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         lobobrandonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         My hourly rate can be anywhere around 20 and satisfaction guarantee 100% - I tweak till the client is happy
         What's IMO? I'll google it now thanks

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         Misty Andersonposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         Creating your business website is advertising your creative work.

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      jacharlessposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Hey Brandon,
      First, good to meet a fellow hack.
      Second, getting clients is the same as any other business: sales/marketing. For Web or App development it is often touch and go.
      
      1. A diverse portfolio is key.
      2. Skillset:
      -Which languages do you speak (css3, html5, RoR, Jquery, PHP)
      -Which data types do you prefer (django, mysql, etc)
      -Which eCom do you prefer
      -Do you create both UI/UX, graphics, etc
      -Do you build Web and Apps
      3. Rates: Too high and it translates shoddy work at NYC agency prices. Too low translates to shoddy work at outsourced prices.
      4. Do you work with SU's and are you willing to do Sweat Equity or Equity Splits.
      5. Sell it Yourself via social networking. Chances are you know at least 12pp who need or want to build a website.
      6. Never use Craigslist, etc. Terrible clients, terrible developers.
      
      Especially #4. From the OP it seems you want to build fresh, not refurbish, yes? My recommendation, if you're solid and confident, would be to connect with StartUps and mingle with Angel Investors. You can probably build an MVP in 2-3 months and earn a nice paycheck as well as reputation and powerful portfolio.
      
      Cheers,
      James

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   rmcrayneposted 13 years ago

   Good chance your link will get snipped.  May be a better idea to post the link to your profile page, and say that:  "If you're interested in seeing what I have to offer, please go to my profile page.  I have posted a link...."

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      lobobrandonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh thanks
      If it's snipped will do that.

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   Email me your rates... I have many, many domains and clients.
   
   I take it that you build multi-paged sites also?
   
   This is a relatively basic template that you are showing here.

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      lobobrandonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Pearl I just completed it. It's a basic thing and not a template only for an indication of what I can do.
      I'll contact you via a PM

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      Reality Bytesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I am interested in possibly branching out with my own site.  I already checked out your profile and saw the rates.
      
      Problem, due to certain curcimstances I am unable to hold a bank account.  Is there a way to pay via money order etc....

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         Marisa Wrightposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I design websites too, but if you're thinking of starting your own site just to write, then you really don't need to pay someone to create it.   Buy yourself a domain name, attach it to Blogger and off you go.

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      ishita517posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hi !
      
      I'm interested to work with you. please send me your email address and I could send you a portfolio of works. Thanks

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      manshu0210posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Pearl,
      
      I have my own website design and development company in New Delhi, India. We have work experience of more than 6 years in dynamic websites and we are expert in making responsive websites.
      
      My hourly rate is: $23/hr
      
      I will be obliged if you could provide me some work.

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      Rod Rook-Chungongposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Pearl,
      
      I work for B&W Global and we are looking for clients who are searching for website IT/development help. I know you post this 17 months ago but I wanted to reach out to you to see if you have clients who are looking for website IT/development.
      
      Thanks

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   brandasaurposted 13 years ago

   I am a full time web designer and i started joining in contests (websites lie Hatchwise). After a month i browsed through the outsourcing websites like Freelancer and oDesk and got some projects. I later left those websites and started exploring SEO and Internet Marketing forums and since then, clients contacts me regularly. A simple portfolio website is useful too and will make you look professional. Goodluck!

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   LindaSmith1posted 13 years ago

   I just checked profile and did not see anything about website rates. Most professional website creators also are familiar with SEO, which makes me question your skills, since you asked how to find potential customers.

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      safiq ali patelposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You could advertise your web creation business by using google adwords to publicize your skills....

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      manshu0210posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Linda,
      
      I have my own website design and development company in New Delhi, India. We have work experience of more than 6 years in dynamic websites and we are expert in making responsive websites (SEO based).
      
      My hourly rate is: $23/hr
      
      I will be obliged if you could provide me some work.

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   expertscolumnposted 12 years ago

   To get clients
   1. Be an expert with a CMS like CMSMadeSimple.org or Drupal (Drupal.org)
   2. Go on their forums and you will find hundreds of job offers

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   Ravi 46posted 7 years ago

   To get clients you can go for FIVERR, URBANCLAP and many do some searching you will definitely get results and also you can go website99.net a delhi based website designing company also providing leads to design and development of website and promote it.

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   lobobrandonposted 6 years ago

   Quite a few people posting spam on this thread. For those who actually respond with real info. This is a really really old thread and at the time I wanted to get into CSS and PHP without having to host a domain of my own. Gone a long way from here, and I did learn all this and more and did find these clients and still get requests. So for those who helped, thanks, but let this thread RIP now The next thing is learning C++ to simulate fluid flow, maybe I'll be back in 7 years to see my progress

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   leadsuranceposted 6 years ago

   I'm not sure if you are still looking for ideas, but a couple good places to get clients that weren't mentioned yet are Fiverr and Konker. It is free to signup on either site and you can advertise your services on these marketplaces. For what it is worth, someone above me mentioned creating your own site and advertising there. I think this is a great approach, it will prove that you know how to provide the service you are selling.
   
   Hope it helps, cheers!
   
   - Keller
   Founder & CEO
   Leadsurance

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    IAmAmritDasposted 5 years ago

    You can try to make a profile on Guru.Com, Freelancer.com & fiverr.com. There you can get more orders in your niche. Thank You

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    NimmyJonesposted 5 years ago

    Try Fiverr it will be really useful. Worked for me!

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    manuumanu559posted 3 years ago

    I am interested in possibly branching out with my own site.  I already checked out your profile and saw the rates.

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    niklititliposted 3 years ago

    I guess I'll use the freelancer.com marketplace smile

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    shurpsurposted 2 years ago

    you can try finding clients online, fiver will be a a good option

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    shurpsurposted 2 years ago

    i have got many clients on fiver and freelancer netwrosk
    https://get-vidmate.com/  https://instasave.onl/

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    robertanthonysposted 2 months ago

    You can find clients needing full website creation on platforms like Toptal, Codeable (for WordPress), and Indie Hackers, or by networking in business forums, LinkedIn groups, and local entrepreneur meetups. Cold outreach to startups and small businesses also works well.
    
    If https://magis-tv.su/ needs a custom website or an improved UI, you could offer your expertise to create a professional site from scratch for better user engagement and functionality.

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