Re: Grrr!! Do-it-yourselfers!

Oh Mike!

How I do empathize! Just yesterday I was perusing the site of a gal who's
occupation is other than Web site development. She's gotten a hold of a
WYSIWYG editor, leaned a few tricks, and is now offering "Web Site Design"
"professionally." I took a quick look at the source page of her primary
business web site (one she designed), and the title and few META tags on
*all* of the pages refer to a Christian Band. She's a photographer. There's
more, but I thought this was just a riot!

As for offering time and resources for free to gain clients, I believe Kym
has the right idea. To a point is fine, but if you are not careful, that
potential client begins to think that your time *IS* free...

Since so many people believe that all web sites are created equally, perhaps
it would be wise to include a small blurb on our business sites explaining
the difference between a "bean bag," and a fine suit...

Lauren


> I'm more into the graphics end of things these days, but after giving away
> I don't know how much stuff over the years and helping folks ad infinitum
> for nothing, I'm done.
>
> I'll help and pamper up to a point...but don't push yer luck and don't
> argue the point about price...either you pay what I charge or I walk.
>
> A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing in the wrong hands.
>
> Sorry it happened to you Mike...
>
> Kym

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