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Hi all,
I want to start my own web design business. There are some questions that are luring in my mind. I do have one or two clients to get started but how can I get more and spread my work to masses? How do I start designing for people? Do I need a site that displays my work, etc?
You have to have somewhere to advertise your business so that people everywhere will know about it. You start designing for people when either a: you approach them to do a website for them or b: they approach you from seeing your current work, which answers your second question... yes, you should have a site that displays your work, as it will help you get the word out, will show future customers what you can do, and will help you get business in the long run.
As internet business is growing day by day, web designing is buzzing high. As far as getting started and getting more clients is concerned, the best way I have learned is through word of mouth, and also through online. First of all you should settle on a name for your business and design/build a simple portfolio site to showcase your work. More you expose your good work more there are chances to get clients. Starting a web design business comprises a lot of things, so before getting started make sure you are all equipped to get into it.
While your plan can be as detailed or specific as you like, there are two primary things you should include:

1. A description of your business
Be as descriptive as you can be. Include who your customers are, what niche (if any) you'll be targeting, who your competition is, and how your business will compete. Include:
* Clients, both specific and general (ie. Sue's Flower shop and local businesses in my home town)
* Competition, again, specific and general (ie. Wow'em Web Design and other local designers)
* Competitive advantage (ie. I have built four local business Web designs and have an in with the chamber of commerce.)
2. Your business finances
This includes all the costs of your business as well as both how much you need to make to break even and how much you believe you can make. Include:
* Your target salary
* Taxes (30-40%, but consult your tax attorney)
* Business expenses (like rent, utilities, computers and furniture)
* Billable hours (will you work 40 hours a week, part-time, only on weekends, etc.)

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Starting a web design business is one of the most lucrative opportunities out there these days. There are so many people that want to create websites so the demands for your services are extremely high.
Register Your Domain Name
Get Your Design Business Listed in Yahoo
Resell Domain Names and Web Hosting

So when people come to you to create and design their websites, you set them up through your site so you earn a commission on their domain names and web hosting.

The best part of it all is that since domain names and web hosting are both recurring fees, you'll keep getting paid month after month, year after year as long as your customers keep their sites.

As you can see, if you design a lot of websites for people, the money can really start adding up. So not only will you be earning money for your web design business, but you'll also earn recurring commissions for domain names and web hosting.

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Thinking of starting your own web design business, or already established in your freelancing business and maybe just looking to make more money?
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