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Starting out as a web designer? Need a reference site???

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  • 14-07-2010 3:55pm
    #1
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭


    I have an idea for a simple new business, have the domain name identified, and have copy for 3/4 pages. It's a simple concept - I just want a fresh and simple site.

    I have no money for it though, so if you want a reference site for your new design business then let's talk! You can refer to my site and I'll even give you a reference!

    In return I pay you... nothing. Yes, you've guessed it, I'm looking for a freebie. [What are my chances?!;)]

    Thanks for reading.
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    Pixelcraft
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭Pixelcraft


    Mulberry wrote: »
    What are my chances?

    Slim to none, also there's a separate thread for work request, not sure they'll entertain freebies there either.


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    cormee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭cormee


    Mulberry wrote: »
    I have an idea for a simple new business, have the domain name identified, and have copy for 3/4 pages. It's a simple concept - I just want a fresh and simple site.

    I have no money for it though, so if you want a reference site for your new design business then let's talk! You can refer to my site and I'll even give you a reference!

    In return I pay you... nothing. Yes, you've guessed it, I'm looking for a freebie. [What are my chances?!;)]

    Thanks for reading.

    Hey, can I get free stuff off your business when you set it up? You can use me as a customer reference.


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    lil_lisa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    Just some questions:

    Do you need continuous support for this?

    Do you already have the hosting arranged and the domain name bought?

    Do you expect a flash website or just an actual simple site?

    Do you have a logo or do you expect one to be created for you?


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    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,163 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    lil_lisa wrote: »
    Do you expect a flash website or just an actual simple site?

    This is misleading. "Just an actual simple site" as you call it is far, far better, more useful, infinitely better re SEO and iPhone compatibility, far easier to update and far better value in the long run.

    And using jQuery and AJAX it can easily incorporate most of the functionality that makes people assume incorrectly that they need Flash.

    Flash is suitable for online demos or individual interations.

    It is not suitable for websites.


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    fcrossen
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭fcrossen


    You're in luck, I just completed one recently. You are welcome to it. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=66920138&postcount=12 If the free website doesn't grab you there is other useful information there for you.


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    lil_lisa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    Yes, that's why I'm asking. A lot of businesses don't see the difference between simple websites with flash and simple websites without flash. I can make an extremely complex site and a basic site but I can't do anything with flash so I want to find out beforehand if it's expected.


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    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,163 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    lil_lisa wrote: »
    Yes, that's why I'm asking. A lot of businesses don't see the difference between simple websites with flash and simple websites without flash. I can make an extremely complex site and a basic site but I can't do anything with flash so I want to find out beforehand if it's expected.

    Fair enough, if that's what you mean, but it's not what came across from your original phrasing:
    lil_lisa wrote: »
    Do you expect a flash website or just an actual simple site?


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    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    In response to your questions lil Lisa:

    - I don't require ongoing support

    - I do have hosting. I haven't purchased the domain name yet but it is available

    - I do not want a Flash site

    - I had forgotten about the logo - yes I will need one.

    Many thanks
    Mulberry.


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    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Can you please put together a full spec and post it in the Work Wanted thread at the head of the forum? Thanks.


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