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Open Question: Which business idea should I go for?

Over the summer, I would like to start an online business. My goal is to eventually make six or more figures a year. I am limited on cash for the start-up however. I have two ideas that I think have a lot of potential. Which idea should I choose? 1. A website where users can submit original songs (with copyright info for protection) and other users can listen, rate, comment, share, and chat with users. Users could also create a main page where they could post info, and find new band members with the band member finder. I would have contests throughout the site for users to enter. I would make money from selling ad space. Joining the site would be free, but if the site becomes big enough, i would add a pro membership where you get extra features. I think this idea is great since there is not much competition other than www.purevolume.com, and it would be a great way for bands, artists, and musicians to promote themselves and get feedback. Who knows, maybe a record label executive might wander around the site and find some hot new act. They could be the next big thing. The only problem with this site is that it would cost me 40-50 thousand to create using a web design firm. I just dont have that kind of money to spend right now. How should I go about creating the site? I have no coding knowledge. Should I hire a coder/designer/developer from elance or something like that? What would that cost? Would it be effective. Should I create the site with dreamweaver or drupal or wordpress? 2. My second idea is a website where users can list, sell, buy, auction, and trade websites. Sign up would be free and a user could list the website with info, and place a snapshot of the site. They would choose to either auction, sell, or trade the site. Once they sell the site, I would take a small 4% fee from the final sale. I would also sell ad space on the site. This site might be easier to build than the music site. However, i got quoted 30-40k to build the site from a web design firm. Again, should I hire someone from elance or something? Which idea do you think is most profitable? Which idea should I do? How should I go about building the website? PS. To earn extra money, I am signing up as a dealer for Kaeser and Blair, which sells promotional products to companies (pens, golf tees, merchandise with company logos on them). As a dealer, I sell to my clients, and make 25-50% profit on all sales. Kaeser and Blair takes care of manufactureing and shipping. more

Open Question: How should I go about creating a website like this?

Over the summer, I would like to start an online business. My goal is to eventually make six or more figures a year. I am limited on cash for the start-up however. I have two ideas that I think have a lot of potential. Which idea should I choose? 1. A website where users can submit original songs (with copyright info for protection) and other users can listen, rate, comment, share, and chat with users. Users could also create a main page where they could post info, and find new band members with the band member finder. I would have contests throughout the site for users to enter. I would make money from selling ad space. Joining the site would be free, but if the site becomes big enough, i would add a pro membership where you get extra features. I think this idea is great since there is not much competition other than www.purevolume.com, and it would be a great way for bands, artists, and musicians to promote themselves and get feedback. Who knows, maybe a record label executive might wander around the site and find some hot new act. They could be the next big thing. The only problem with this site is that it would cost me 40-50 thousand to create using a web design firm. I just dont have that kind of money to spend right now. How should I go about creating the site? I have no coding knowledge. Should I hire a coder/designer/developer from elance or something like that? What would that cost? Would it be effective. Should I create the site with dreamweaver or drupal or wordpress? 2. My second idea is a website where users can list, sell, buy, auction, and trade websites. Sign up would be free and a user could list the website with info, and place a snapshot of the site. They would choose to either auction, sell, or trade the site. Once they sell the site, I would take a small 4% fee from the final sale. I would also sell ad space on the site. This site might be easier to build than the music site. However, i got quoted 30-40k to build the site from a web design firm. Again, should I hire someone from elance or something? Which idea do you think is most profitable? Which idea should I do? How should I go about building the website? PS. To earn extra money, I am signing up as a dealer for Kaeser and Blair, which sells promotional products to companies (pens, golf tees, merchandise with company logos on them). As a dealer, I sell to my clients, and make 25-50% profit on all sales. Kaeser and Blair takes care of manufactureing and shipping. more

Voting Question: What business idea should I pick?

Im 13. I want to start an online business over the summer. My goal is to eventually make six or more figures a year. I know that sounds crazy since im only 13, but its my ultimate goal. I have a few ideas for a business, but I'm not sure which ones are profitable, and which one I should do. 1. A website where users can submit original songs and other users can listen, rate, comment, share, and chat with other users. There will also be a page where users can keep track of their favorite songs, post info, and find new band members with the band member finder. I would make money from the site by selling ad space, and if the site gets really big, i could create a free and pro level membership (pro costs money). Pro members would get extra features. The problem is, since i have no coding or programming experience, I would have to hire a web design firm. A site like this, though, could cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, which I don't have! My other options are hire a coder/designer/programmer from elance for a nice price, or hire my cousin who is at RIT for web design and programming. I think this idea could be profitable. There is not really competition execpt for www.purevolume.com I like this idea a lot! 2. A website where I would sell musical instruments. I would buy the instruments from a wholesale/dropship company and when i get an order, i give the order to the company who will send the item to the customer. I would buy them wholesale and sell them for profit. I, however, think this business is bad since i would be competing with guitar center, sam ash, www.musiciansfriend.com, amazon, ebay, and more. 3. There is a website called www.remote-backup.com. They provide people options to start their own business providing online backup services. They sell you a license to sell their software for $750 and you re sell the software on your site. You could charge a customer $25 a month for 10 gb of storage, and you would make some profit. Many people lose data everyday from viruses, hard drive crashes, theft, etc. This business would provide a solution. But, some huge competitors are mozy and snapfish and verizon's new storage service. This could end up costing me 750 for nothing in return. 4. A website where a user can start/create a debate on two topics such as mcdonalds vs burger king. Other users can join the debate by posting arguments under the side they think is better. Example, if i like mcdonalds better then burger king, i post my reasons under the mcdonalds column for why i think it is better. This site could be usefull for many people such as shoppers who want to know what brand they should buy. I would sell ad space for this site. 5. I was reading Small Business Opportunities SBO Magazine, and they had a huge article on a new business opportunity. It is a company called www.resellerdynamics.com. They have a software that lets customers create their own website. They custom brand the software and give you liscense to resell the software for only $999. Once you pay you get a resellers liscense to sell the software, a custom website/hostin/and domain to promote the software to potential customers. You could charge $30 a month for the software and resllerdynamics only takes $10 for server stuff. thats $20 profit a month per customer. If you have 400 customers paying you $20 bucks a month, thats around $100,000 a year! This company is not a scam or pyramid scheme since I called the local BBB Better Business Beraue of the location, and they say the company has good reputations. I like this idea a lot since small business are looking for cheap ways to get a nice website up and running. 6. This last idea is one of my favorites. It would be a website/marketplace where people could buy/trade/sell/auction websites. The user could post a picture of the website, post info, and chose to either sell the site for a flat price, or start an auction for the site by placing a base price. There are already some sites that do this, but they are not that good function wise. www.sitepoint.com does have a feature where you could buy and sell websites, but that is not their main focus. I would make money from selling ad space, and charging the poster a small fee once a sale has been completed. I would hire my cousin to create this site, since it would not be hard to create since many auction and marketplace scripts are out their. Which ideas do you think are most profitable? Which idea should I do? I love the music sharing site, website reseller, and the website marketplace idea (which is my favorite). Even if you think none of these are profitable, what would you pick if you had to choose? Thanks! more

Open Question: Which website idea should I pick?

Im 13. I want to start an online business over the summer. My goal is to eventually make six or more figures a year. I know that sounds crazy since im only 13, but its my ultimate goal. I have a few ideas for a business, but I'm not sure which ones are profitable, and which one I should do. 1. A website where users can submit original songs and other users can listen, rate, comment, share, and chat with other users. There will also be a page where users can keep track of their favorite songs, post info, and find new band members with the band member finder. I would make money from the site by selling ad space, and if the site gets really big, i could create a free and pro level membership (pro costs money). Pro members would get extra features. The problem is, since i have no coding or programming experience, I would have to hire a web design firm. A site like this, though, could cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, which I don't have! My other options are hire a coder/designer/programmer from elance for a nice price, or hire my cousin who is at RIT for web design and programming. I think this idea could be profitable. There is not really competition execpt for www.purevolume.com I like this idea a lot! 2. A website where I would sell musical instruments. I would buy the instruments from a wholesale/dropship company and when i get an order, i give the order to the company who will send the item to the customer. I would buy them wholesale and sell them for profit. I, however, think this business is bad since i would be competing with guitar center, sam ash, www.musiciansfriend.com, amazon, ebay, and more. 3. There is a website called www.remote-backup.com. They provide people options to start their own business providing online backup services. They sell you a license to sell their software for $750 and you re sell the software on your site. You could charge a customer $25 a month for 10 gb of storage, and you would make some profit. Many people lose data everyday from viruses, hard drive crashes, theft, etc. This business would provide a solution. But, some huge competitors are mozy and snapfish and verizon's new storage service. This could end up costing me 750 for nothing in return. 4. A website where a user can start/create a debate on two topics such as mcdonalds vs burger king. Other users can join the debate by posting arguments under the side they think is better. Example, if i like mcdonalds better then burger king, i post my reasons under the mcdonalds column for why i think it is better. This site could be usefull for many people such as shoppers who want to know what brand they should buy. I would sell ad space for this site. 5. I was reading Small Business Opportunities SBO Magazine, and they had a huge article on a new business opportunity. It is a company called www.resellerdynamics.com. They have a software that lets customers create their own website. They custom brand the software and give you liscense to resell the software for only $999. Once you pay you get a resellers liscense to sell the software, a custom website/hostin/and domain to promote the software to potential customers. You could charge $30 a month for the software and resllerdynamics only takes $10 for server stuff. thats $20 profit a month per customer. If you have 400 customers paying you $20 bucks a month, thats around $100,000 a year! This company is not a scam or pyramid scheme since I called the local BBB Better Business Beraue of the location, and they say the company has good reputations. I like this idea a lot since small business are looking for cheap ways to get a nice website up and running. 6. This last idea is one of my favorites. It would be a website/marketplace where people could buy/trade/sell/auction websites. The user could post a picture of the website, post info, and chose to either sell the site for a flat price, or start an auction for the site by placing a base price. There are already some sites that do this, but they are not that good function wise. www.sitepoint.com does have a feature where you could buy and sell websites, but that is not their main focus. I would make money from selling ad space, and charging the poster a small fee once a sale has been completed. I would hire my cousin to create this site, since it would not be hard to create since many auction and marketplace scripts are out their. Which ideas do you think are most profitable? Which idea should I do? I love the music sharing site, website reseller, and the website marketplace idea (which is my favorite). Even if you think none of these are profitable, what would you pick if you had to choose? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: web design client - I really screwed up in the beginning?

I am a web-designer. About 6 months ago, I offered to help out some friends who have an investment company and re-vamp their website for them, free of charge. (They were good friends and I was just re-vamping a little- so I just offered to help them out). Since then, the website has grown to over 4500 members (When I started there were less than 300 and grew to over 4500 in a matter of 3 months). When they built the site- they used a hosting company that had pre-made templates to use with modules (for forums etc..) Since I am a web-developer and their pre-made template was HORRIBLE, I offered to help them out and re-vamp the template they had with some CSS over-rides. Great. Now they are looking to expand even more, and are requesting that I do some more with the site. I have told them they need a new system and to get off the current pre-made hosting they have (they cant upload files to a file manager etc.. it's VERY limited what can be done). The modules they are provided are not meant to keep up with sites with as large a membership as theirs. So my question is this- I have a job, a family and I'm in school. It basically has gone from a few things here and there- to a full time web admin job.. only I'm not getting paid anything. What is the best way to approach this with the owners? I cannot keep putting in this many hours for them, it's taking away from me making money at my own business....... (1) Just walk away and tell them I cannot do it anymore (2) Ask for some compensation (and if so- what do I ask for? normal hourly rate? or just something- after-all i did offer in the beginning to just do it) (3) Continue to help them for free- and keep my mouth shutThanks so much for the great advice so far! I broke the one rule I was taught by a mentor, "Once you decide to take on web-design as a job.. NEVER do anything for free- even for friends and/or family" =) They live in different states, so an in-person sit down meeting is most likely out of the question. I will schedule a phone call with them though =) more

Voting Question: where can i get royalty free military photos?

Hi there, I'm a graphic / web designer, i'm working for a even management company, which organize military based events, can you guys please help me to get some web links where i can download free military photos. I checked for some websites but its pretty expensive. thanks in advance :D more

Open Question: Is this a good business idea?

Im 13. Over the summer, I want to start an online business. My ultimate goal is to make six or more figures a year (become financially independent). I know it sounds crazy since im only thirteen, but it is my goal. I have some ideas such as a website where users can submit original songs, and other users can listen, rate, comment, share and chat. It will make money from selling ad space. I like this idea, but i have another idea that could be more profitable even though it has much more competition. The idea is a website where users can store their digital photos. I still have to do some more research on this idea though. Users would either buy a free use (2gb worth of storage), a $4.98 monthly fee with a lot more gb of storage, or a yearly fee for $51.99 with a lot more storage than that. I would either hire a web design firm to create the site, or have my cousin, who is a web designer, create the site. I would have the site use a lot of security. some other features i could add to give me competitive advantage could be printing, editing, sharing, and other services all based around the digital photo storage service. Even though there are some huge competitors in this niche, I would start small, build a loyal customer base, and grow while making nice profits. Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think it could eventually make me six or more figures a year? Should i do this idea? Thanks. PS. If you dont think any of these will work, what should i do as a profitable web startup? more

Voting Question: Is this a good business start up?

Im 13. Over the summer, I want to start an online business. My ultimate goal is to make six or more figures a year (become financially independent). I know it sounds crazy since im only thirteen, but it is my goal. I have some ideas such as a website where users can submit original songs, and other users can listen, rate, comment, share and chat. It will make money from selling ad space. I like this idea, but i have another idea that could be more profitable even though it has much more competition. The idea is a website where users can store their digital photos. I still have to do some more research on this idea though. Users would either buy a free use (2gb worth of storage), a $4.98 monthly fee with a lot more gb of storage, or a yearly fee for $51.99 with a lot more storage than that. I would either hire a web design firm to create the site, or have my cousin, who is a web designer, create the site. I would have the site use a lot of security. some other features i could add to give me competitive advantage could be printing, editing, sharing, and other services all based around the digital photo storage service. Even though there are some huge competitors in this niche, I would start small, build a loyal customer base, and grow while making nice profits. Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think it could eventually make me six or more figures a year? Should i do this idea? Thanks. PS. If you dont think any of these will work, what should i do as a profitable web startup? more

Voting Question: Should I do this website idea?

Im 13. Over the summer, I want to start an online business. My ultimate goal is to make six or more figures a year (become financially independent). I know it sounds crazy since im only thirteen, but it is my goal. I have some ideas such as a website where users can submit original songs, and other users can listen, rate, comment, share and chat. It will make money from selling ad space. I like this idea, but i have another idea that could be more profitable even though it has much more competition. The idea is a website where users can store their digital photos. I still have to do some more research on this idea though. Users would either buy a free use (2gb worth of storage), a $4.98 monthly fee with a lot more gb of storage, or a yearly fee for $51.99 with a lot more storage than that. I would either hire a web design firm to create the site, or have my cousin, who is a web designer, create the site. I would have the site use a lot of security. some other features i could add to give me competitive advantage could be printing, editing, sharing, and other services all based around the digital photo storage service. Even though there are some huge competitors in this niche, I would start small, build a loyal customer base, and grow while making nice profits. Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think it could eventually make me six or more figures a year? Should i do this idea? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Are there free web hosts that DON'T come with their own builder? If so, what are their addresses?

I'd like to build a website but am sick of using everyone else's templates and site designers, many of which are not friendly to HTML. I just want a blank screen to write my website on. more

Voting Question: Why the web designing companies need a web designer?? They can use that free or purchased web templates.?

Hi frndzz, I wanna know there are lots of free web templates in the internet.Then,why the web designing companies need a web designer?? They can use that free or purchased web templates. Also,I wanna know that if someone tries to copy the designs from a free web templates & copy it in his/her portfolio,then is it okay? if not,why? Lots of people do that..isn't it?? Thanks in advance.. :) more

Resolved Question: Anyone need a free web designer?

Hey everyone, I'm kinda new to the whole "web designer" job stuff, but I know a lot about HTML, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery, and PHP, which are languages used for building websites. Before I start charging people for money, I'd first like to build a sort of portfolio showing my past work. Except I don't have a lot of past work lol. So I'm willing to lend myself out and build some sites for free, so I can post those sites on my website for my future clients to see. (THAT RHYMED! XD) That all being said... anybody need a free web designer? :DAh right... Billy is right lol. I am a web DEVELOPER, but I also design the sites I build :PCharles your answer has nothing to do with my question at all. Please read before you answer. more

Resolved Question: What to do after graduation?

Currently I'm studying the bachelor of BIT(Business information technology) in Malaysia.i have one more year and then my study will be finished.after that my visa wouldn't be renewed unless i have a job.now I'm thinking as a foreigner fresh graduate how can i find a work in Malaysia? as i said i study BIT and i know some basics about programming,web design, business rules but I'm not a master in them.when i surf through the job ads and i come around something like this "need a java programmer","a web programmer or web designer","Business analyst" and so much more, i feel like i know nothing about these things and I'm not qualified to apply for the job,cause i just know the basics(that's what they taught you in university) not depth.these feelings make me frustrated day by day. i was thinking about getting a certificate in java or web programming but i don't have enough money to spend for those classes.so my questions are: 1-Which of these abilities (Programming,web designing and other related subjects to my field of study-plz introduce if you know more) is easier to obtain and could be learned free(Self-paced)? 2-Do you know any sites that could help me to know all the jobs related to my course?and give me a sense of comprehension about the future prospect of my job. 3.is there any law that when you want to work in Malaysia,you must know the Bahasa Malaysia? 4.if the next year i couldn't find a job in Malaysia then i have to go back to my country(Iran).do you think i must apply for other countries as well?which countries are good for work esp as a fresh graduate? more

Voting Question: where can I find a free web designer?

I have a business idea, however I require a web designer to help take the idea of the ground. Due to that I do not have the funds to pay a web designer, I am looking for someone who wants some web design experience and enjoys doing it.. where could I find somebody like this in the United Kingdom? Thanks in advance. Ax more

Resolved Question: Photoshop, Please help me?

So I am a beginner at Photoshop, I have always wanted to learn it but can only learn it by someone showing me what to do, I am student and wanting to be a web designer but need to learn this, are there any websites out there that have free video tutorials and that start from basic to advanced? Thanks, I want to learn so much. more

Voting Question: Looking for a web designer for free?

This is for ex members of an Army regiment that was disbanded and we desperately need a web designer for free please. Your name will be on all web pages and high lighted. We would appreciate this very much. Is there anyone out there who can fulfil this pledge? UK only preferably although we would not say no to any other nationality wanting to take part. Thankyou in advance. Ex serviceman of the King's regiment . more

Voting Question: Help! @Cosmologists! Plz tell me if true or false.?

Melanin is produced in the cuticle of the hair. True False 2. Complementary colors neutralize or even one another out when combined. True False 3. Cool colors reflect more light than warm colors. True False 4. Bleach typically refers to color removers mixed with hydrogen peroxide. True False 5. Stylists typically use cream bleaches for on-the-scalp lightening. True False 6. The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is. True False 7. Ammonia is often known as developer. True False 8. The best light for assessing hair is indirect natural light. True False 9. Fine hair lightens more and processes faster. True False 10. In most cases, overporous hair is strong hair. True False 11. Skin tone should be checked at the cheeks. True False 12. In general terms, 1 level of lift is usually associated with 10 volume hydrogen peroxide. True False 13. The volume of hydrogen peroxide determines how long the process of lifting will continue (not how powerful the lifting will be). True False 14. Patch testing is normally performed to get a preview of the color that you intend to use. True False 15. Branding tells you which ads or media bring inquiries and which bring sales. True False 16. In this chapter, CPM refers to price or cost per thousand – how much it costs to have the ad seen by 1,000 people. True False 17. The four written parts of a print ad are headline, support copy, call to action, and company name. True False 18. Not only do the majority of people in the U.S. now have access to the Internet, these consumers are often the individuals with the most wealth. True False 19. Before you begin, you should decide on a minimum of five results you most hope to achieve with a website. True False 20. You’ll most likely have to pay a website hosting company to host your site and put it online, meaning it will reside on the company’s servers instead of your home computer. True False 21. A brochure-type website will require a custom designer. True False 22. Web design and web development refer to the same tasks. True False 23. Twitter is currently the most popular microblog posting service. True False 24. Acidic means having a pH level above 7.0. True False 25. Exfoliants remove dead skin cells at the surface of the skin to reveal younger skin. True False 26. Waterproof means a product that will likely smudge or smear if it comes into contact with water. True False 27. Hair loss is more likely to happen at certain points in a woman’s life: after giving birth, or as a result of certain medications or medical conditions (i.e., chemotherapy). True False 28. Glazing or veiling is a hair painting technique from France in which the stylist hand-paints sections of the hair. True False 29. The sun’s radiation can damage the eyes, causing macular degeneration and cataracts, among other impairments. True False 30. AHAs come from saturated and animal fats. True False 31. Hydroquinones are a derivative of coconut oil. True False 32. Antioxidants, which are found in foods, repair cell damage caused by free radicals that break down collagen in the skin. True False 33. Fillers include a variety of materials applied to problem areas to remove the outermost layer of the skin. True False 34. Concealer used under the eyes should always be a shade lighter than foundation. True False 35. Sheer lipsticks provide full solid coverage with no shine. True False 36. The Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners shall furnish a copy of its rules relating to sanitary management of cosmetic art shops and cosmetic art schools to each shop and school licensed by the board. Each shop and school shall post the rules in a conspicuous place. True False 37. An inspector or other authorized representative of the state board may not enter a cosmetic art shop or school to inspect it for compliance with state statutes and the board’s rules without first providing written notification to the management. True False 38. The willful operation of a beauty establishment which fails to receive a sanitary rating of at least 80 percent (grade B) shall be sufficient cause for revoking or suspending the letter of approval or permit. True False 39. Licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists shall not use or possess in a shop any of the following products: Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomer a.k.a. MMA; razor-type callus shavers designed and intended to cut growths o more

Resolved Question: Free Image libraries: Which ones are the best?

Hello all, Im starting out in the graphic design world. I dont want to be a "high end" designer, but I do want to be able to design good ads for my own business. I would like to have strong skills to present ideas to my web designer and to be able to discuss and negotiate with him. And so, Im learning to design my own ads. What are the best image libraries on the net? Which ones do you recommend? As I said, I need them to be free because its just for designing propositions for my web design guy, so copyright-wise, I dont think there's a problem with it. Also, if you want to include image search tips on your answer, feel free to do it! How do you perform searches? what do you type? how do you filter the search to get better results? All that good stuff please! more

Voting Question: Web design for new store using BigCommerce. Help!?

I just started a free trial on BigCommerce. I want to start a website but I am completely lost and confused because I have no skills as a web designer. I did some research and Web Easy Professional 8 looked like something I could handle. Is it possible to create a website using this software and then integrate it into my BigCommerce site? Thank you in advance! more

Resolved Question: is this a good computer? for multitasking?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+X2+Dual-Core+Processor+-+Midnight+Blue/9695339.p?id=1218150605281&skuId=9695339 like programs such as Adobe illustrator, flash, dreamweaver? i have a desktop with the same specs, and it handles them fine. except it freezes sometimes.. the laptop has another gb of ram, a better proccessor i think.. they both have amd dual core, and the laptop has a HD screen and HD graphics card which is good for designing rightt? and i really like it. the laptop seems to have to good to be true specs for the price. but the desktop i have is a compaq, and ive never had major issues with it.. and i had a gateway laptop before and other then the hard drive dieing ( replaced for free ) we still have it now... and ive heard good things about acer and acer and gateway are the same company .. and everyone says "dont buy by brand, buy by specs" and this computer seems awsome! what do you think? ** and im not a profesional web designer or anything. im a high school student who would like to use the programs at homee.** more

Resolved Question: What is the best place to get a website?

I have been shopping around for websites...what are some of the best registars? I am talking I get alot for little. I would also want .com name, web hosting, web designer, templates etc. I checked out justhost.com and it seems like a killer deal with the promo codes and deals...but they make you pay all the total at once...can this be avoided at all? I was also told to get a .ws site. that they were 10 bucks a month and gave you hosting and webdesign free with it. Well...tell me what you think. more

Resolved Question: Help with confidentiality agreement.?

Hello. I have an original business idea for a website and am going to meet soon with a few web developers and designers. Does anyone know where I can get a free confidentiality agreement form from for them to sign.. Thanks more

Resolved Question: PLEASE HELP!! Blog advice needed...Technical web design?

I am sooooo inspired and determined to set up my own blog, I have already registered a domain name because i did not want to use anything ending blogspot, etc. Next i know I need to find a webhost, im just extremely worried about the appearance of the blog as i really know hardly anything about web design or the technically side of things but i dont want that to hold me back! I really can't afford to get a web a designer and really all i need is a simple looking blog, is there any free software that anyone could reccomend? or any solutions at all please? Any help would be muchly appreciated! Thankyou! more

Resolved Question: How do I get a web designer who will to work for free?

I have a business plan that needs a website. But before it becomes profitable I will need to be able show how it works to potential customers. If it is successful I will be able to pay in full but until then I can't. So how do I find a developer who will take this risk? Try to find friends of friends who wouldn't mind? college students trying to add to their portfolio? a freelancer who would be willing to take a risk? or......?Just to clarify, it isn't the complete website that I want done for free. I will just need a prototype of a web application to show potential customers what its benefits are, if they see as much potential as I do then the designer gets paid, but if the idea is shot down then no. Thanks Brandon for the offer but I would prefer to work with someone who I could talk to/meet up with regularly. You aren't based in Ireland by any chance? more

Resolved Question: for website issue and copyrights?

hi, well i m not a professional website designer, but i know a little bit how to make website, now i m going to make my company's website, just wanted to know, there are alot of free templates for website, but some of them written, must write the author name in Footer, if i will mention the name in footer, will it show on the web, secondly, i m very curious about photos, if i will take a photo from somewhere on net, can i use it, if i will modify it on Adobe Photoshop, and then i will put it, will it be ok.. just asking because of copyrights, last one, in the end of page, its written, copyrights reserved, whats that mean of, can i use this on my page. P.S. i registered my own DOT COM... more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to advertise my business? FreeWebsite2010.com?

I am a web designer and I own a business and website that will give a free website to all business owners. I built a website and I got it in good search engines and still not much luck. I have over 100 clients just not much going from there. My website is www.freewebsite2010.com. Is there anything that makes you feel unwelcome when you visit my website? Some one please help me! I do really good work and have never had a single complaint. Maybe people think wow a free website YEAH RIGHT! WHERE IS THE CATCH! I know that I would look into it more. I have had people give me their opinion on my website upon first seeing it and I have had nothing but great response. Please give me your opinion. more

Voting Question: I have a degree in sw development ( pass) and im now doing s course in web design and programming.....?

I have more than enough qualifications - all i need is experience. I live in europe and well - jobs are scarce. I can work for free to get experience - thats all that is advertised nowadays, but there is no money in that. Web design is what i want to do but im not that great at it to be honost - i was doing experience in a place and the design guy told me you dont need to be - that designers in companies will give you the design and i just do it so i dont need to be creative- is this true??? Anyone who is in web design give me an idea of this? thanks. more

Resolved Question: Where can I learn to be a website designer?

I've been making free websites for friends and they love them. I have always been good in Art but would love to be professionally trained in making websites so that I can do it for businesses and make a little money. Where can I get such training? Also does Web Design also go along with another kind of course like Graphic Arts or something like that? Thanks!I am very good with computers and have been using HTML. I would also like to do Flash websites. I love computer art/graphics, so any kind of course that includes this. It wouldn't have to be with a college, a private school might be better. Depending on which training would help me get work. I would like to work from home... but don't have to. I just love computers and am good at Art so would love to have a job doing something I love. Even if it is a job I could only get work for occaisionally... not to make a living off of. more

Resolved Question: How and where can I get a free laptop?

I am a young Cameroonian living in Cameroon. Due to the low income rate of my family I could no longer go to school. I am computer passionate and I am trying to teach myself web designing. I have to spend several hours on the internet everyday. This is very expensive for me as at times I get free EBook on the inter and I have to continue staying to read through and practice. Reading and practicing is actually what I need to if I wish to one day become a professional web designer.But what makes me need a laptop is the fact that even the time that I spend on this computer to read and practice is added to my bill by the person who owns the internet CAFE. this is too much for someone of my income level. i would very much appreciate any help from any direction. If I can get a laptop i'll only pay for the few mins that I use to get the EBook and other material for my studies. And i'll be able to go back home and concentrate in a more calm environment where i can study and practice for as long as my brain can take for a day. Can anyone help me out here???????????? SOS more

Resolved Question: Friendship dilemma! I need a little advice..?

I'm having a little friendship trouble and would appreciate some advice. Thank you in advance! Warning: This is long.. I was helping a friend make a webpage for free. I did 99.9% of the work and her 0.1% contribution was to suggest a few design details. The webpage is basically finished with just few little changes left to be made. I also spent many hours helping her out with a presentation she had to do and I did these things because I had time and didn't mind helping her out. So far she has done nothing in return except annoy the hell out of me. It all started when we had an argument about something unrelated and ridiculous which caused us to stop hanging out with each other for a couple of weeks. I then tried to call her a couple of times and left a voicemail saying that I wanted to make up and talk it out, but she just sent me text that said "No I'm busy". Then out of the blue she leaves me a curt voicemail asking me why I hadn't gotten the changes done on her webpage and basically goes on to list all of the things that she wants changed and all the things she wants added with no mention of talking about our friendship. So today, we exchanged some texts which went like this: Me: Hey, I don't feel comfortable about doing anymore work for free until we talk. Sorry it just makes me feel taken advatanged of. Her: I'm not using you for it. It's not in my nature to use ppl. That hurts you would offend me that way! Me: It's not in my nature to offend ppl either but you see me as offending you and I see you as taking advantage of me when you don't call me back to talk because I wanted us to make up, and you call expecting me to do more work for you for free when you know we are still in bad terms. I know you are busy but you should call me to talk first before asking me to do things for you because i find THAT offensive. Her: I said I'd pay. (she never did say this) Me: For what? I said I would do it for free bc you were a friend. But if you don't want to be friends then I don't know what I'm doing it for. If you want to switch this to just strictly a business relationship and not be friends then I'm still not going to take your money. It would be better for you to hire someone else to make your page. Her: Well theres no one else I know who makes webpages. Me: Are you saying you want a strictly business relationship and not be friends? Her: Guess so? Me: So find someone else to make your webpage. Her: Email me the files then. I'll find someone else to finish it. Stop texting right now I'm busy. Me: No hire another web designer. Was I wrong? I've never been in such a complicated and ridiculous situation with a friend. I'm really hurt that after everything I did for her, she treats me this way like I'm obligated to do these things for her. Any recommendations as to what I should do? Should I just be the better person and send her the files that are already finished? more

Voting Question: Business name for web design company?

Trying to think of a business name and domain name for a website design company - for a freelance designer. It needs to be able to have a ".co.nz" domain name. (So please check before submitting a cool name!) was thinking www.pixelbox.co.nz... thoughts? Feel free to trash this name haha thanks in advance.also thought maybe pixelgraphics? creativedesigners is a good name too! can't believe it hasn't been taken haha more

Voting Question: What is an appropriate donation amount for a website template I downloaded?

I am using a web designer's XHTML/CSS template for my personal website. His templates are free, but I would like to make a donation to support his work. Can anyone suggest what would be an appropriate amount? FWIW, - these are not hack HTML jobs, they are professionally done, standards-based XHTML/CSS, no tables for layouts - I don't make money on my site - I plan to keep a link on my site pointing to the designer's site, even after donating - I've only used one of his templates, but may use others in the future more

Resolved Question: Is this illegal.....?

I'm a web designer and on my website I've got a notice saying "The next quote we get will get their website for free" and from this I get lots of quotes then once I get talking to the customers I say "I'm sorry but the free website has already been done so I'm going to have to charge you" and because they have already spoken to me they will generally hire me anyhow. Is it illegal to do this? more

Resolved Question: I have a turtle that my mom bought a long time ago from some guy. Can I free it somewhere?

its one of those turtles that those street vendors sale. is that illegal i don't know anyway since she got it it was small now its big I would take a picture but my camera does not work. ill try to find something. http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dturtles%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-701%26fr2%3Dtab-web&w=367&h=500&imgurl=farm4.static.flickr.com%2F3085%2F2369926665_5a265bd484.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F25066063%40N02%2F2369926665%2F&size=179k&name=Turtles&p=turtles&oid=3df5d173c5045a1a&fr2=tab-web&fusr=designer_81&no=11&tt=1571502&sigr=11len7ga7&sigi=11mfe7cfd&sigb=12o66u3l8I mean realease with other turtles like at a zoo or someone who has a pond more

Resolved Question: Job application help!!!!!!!!?

Hi there, One of the items on this job I am applying for is: ''Please detail any IT or Web Design/Development expertise or experience using search engines, social networking, webmail, photo sharing etc that you have'' I am not a web designer but I know how to work with the free website builders, I know hi5, twitter, facebook, and the most common social networks, I use yahoo, google as my main sarch engines and as a mail... Please tell me what should I say What's IT? more

Voting Question: starting free lance web designer business?

i know i need an ABN number, but do i also need to purchase the Business Name ($130?) and also a Business Tax File Number. The first year will be very low income, so its probably not worth getting all those as yet, right???? thanks for your help more

Voting Question: Does anyone know or do Graphic and web page Designing?? Ineed of help a.s.a.p?

Ok hi i'm In a music group, and we are just starting off and were getting in touch with labels and stuff and starting to record more material we're trying to reach out further to the people on the web, and we would like a more presentable page and such for that so im looking for a designer; IF YOU SEE THIS MESSAGE NO MATTER WHAT, TELL ME IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO DESIGNS OR IF YOU DO IT YOUR SELF I WILL PUT UP OFFERS RIGHT AWAY!!!! feel free to do that to your self so let me know please, thanks more

Resolved Question: Where can I upload semi-large files for co-workers to download?

So I got a new job as a Web Designer, and I E-Mail with my co-workers proofs and files for websites, most of which are under 5mb (our email servers limits) But If I need to email some files (like .eps logos [typcially 10-15mb]) They are too large. What is a good, FREE, SECURE (maybe password protected..? :) ) file sharing website, where I can upload files, and they can download them.Robin, you seem to miss the issue. The Design Director lives in Dallas, the IT guy is always at meetings, the Marketing Director is always out, and I am allowed to work from home. Getting everyone to the office to preview a file is stupid. I need a place to upload and download files, so I think Rapidshare is going to work for what I need more

Voting Question: What is the most advanced and free to use web designer...?

Yea i am trying to design a websites and i want to know if i can find any advanced web designing programs out there. And i don't mean like C++, java, perl..... Thanks more

Resolved Question: Starting a website.. Help!?

I'm needing a website for my photography business. I'm not super great with things like that, but I figured I could learn. I was under the impression that it was really easy to build a site. I thought you could to through a host or whatnot and make your domain, choose a template, and start posting portfolios and info. When I read a few articles on business sites, however, it seemed really complicated. They made it sound like you had to buy a domain, then hire a firm or web designer to build and run your site. It seems like you have to be a master of photoshop to customize anything on it! I found a site (www.webs.com) which seems pretty simple. I made a free site to start with and it looks pretty good. I have to purchase a package of course to actually have a domain and all that good stuff. Is this a good idea? Is it better to have a person make it for you? This is a college town, so finding someone to run the site fairly cheap wouldn't be a problem. If I can make and maintain a site through a web design site, which should I use? I'm looking to pay no more than about $20 a month. I know I sound silly/clueless, but any advice would be greatly appreciated! more

Voting Question: how long does it takes to be a web designer?

Well, I am a college student with architecture as a major,but lately I been having issues on looking for a job.I currently have a part-time, but it does not provide an enough salary to be able to keep with living expenses AND college expenses. This is why I decided to take a shorter career,tho I am still a bit unsure of which one to take. I am leaning more towards to web design since I took a few courses back in high school,so I have the basic idea of how web design works. So my questions for now will be: -how long does it take to become a web designer? -what is the average salary? -are there any online courses you guys can recommend me(free or paid)? thanx in advance,I am looking forward to your answers cheers =)@ pete: I know, I am not dropping architecture, rather I will just "pause" it. Takes bout 6 years to become a good architect(since I am aiming for Master's degree), so I just decided to get a shorter career for now so I could generate more money that way. The part-time job I currently have is not able to help me maintain living expenses and college expenses.I been looking for a better job for months and haven't been able to find one, so my best choice would be study for a short career to get more money don't u think? more

Resolved Question: I recently had a web designer make me a website..?

I am a signwriter and I did some signwork in exchange for a site... The site to me, doesn`t look very inspiring...and I believe I could do better myself with fonts and graphics and colour(if only I knew how to) so,is there a way to learn how to do this..? Free information..templates..etc.. Has anyone tried to make their own website..? thanks for any useful comments more

Resolved Question: For web site designer "from where i should take the legal free or paid images for website?"?

i m a designer and i need the images for my as well as clients' websites, i was thinking that from where i can take images for website which are legal. and if i want to buy the images then where i should go? and where i can find the free images for websites? if there is some other way please let me know.... Thanks in advance for all the answers .... more

Resolved Question: Is it against the law to use free pics and fonts from the web in ads?

I'm a graphic designer and I want all my work to be safe when i do ads for companies etc. Is using free web stuff allowed? I mean, is it that when i design someone's poster or logo, i am supposed to make my own fonts etc and all the pics has to be authorized? I just want to know, because everyone's pulling things from the net these days and doing cool stuff with it but i want to make sure that when i charge people for my work that all of it is legit. more

Voting Question: Why does Photoshop cost so dang much?

I know...I know... It's the ideal program for PROFESSIONAL photographers, web designers, and graphic designers, but still I'm not entirely sure if that's even a plausible reason as to why it cost so much -_- I mean, I've used GIMP before and that works pretty well for me, and I'm assuming that photoshop does a lot more crap than GIMP to make it cost so much? Another thing that grinds my gears big time...how are people getting this program for free...without getting viruses?! I hate people telling me "Oh, I use photoshop....but I got it for free and illegally, shhh" No, forget that >.> (Yeah I'm jealous of all you lucky sons of ____. lol) So yeah, someone explain this to me. I mean, I want to do graphics arts and and comic art and edits for it and what not, does that give me a discount too? I kid, I kid. But I really would like to know though, 'cause Adobe sucks right not >.> more

Resolved Question: I would like to start making my own t-shirt designs but need help getting started?

I'm a decent graphic artist/web designer and want to start making my own t-shirts (and maybe eventually build a site and sell them online or wtv) I will but a simple silk-screening kit for the time being, and I will also get iron-on transfers i juts need good quality shirts that i can transfer/silk-screen on that aren't expensive, but are also of decent quality (seeing as how I will make free ones for my friends, so they can reffer others to me) Which shirts should I get? I don;t only want white shirts, I want colored ones as well (and yes I know i need special transfers and paints for dark shirts) Do you think a simple 3-pack of hanes shirts will cut it? i know i can use american apparel shirts, but they are too expensive for my begining budget and help is GREATLY appreciated more

Resolved Question: where can i find a web designer to build a website free?

I'm suffering financially and I really want a website for business purposes. Where can I find new web designers who want to build up their portfolio for free? Hopefully they got experience with facebook apps. more

Resolved Question: I need help with the technicalities of starting a new website?

I am about to start a new website that is like a forum/online community. I don't know much about websites, and definitely nothing about the language. I have already registered my domain with godaddy, but I don't know if to use their web building tool (website tonight) which comes with free web hosting and templates or to go another route. I am not really looking for web designers, I just need to know (in layman's terms) the necessary steps needed in building a website. Thanks more

Resolved Question: where can i find student web designers/developers to make a website free to build portfolio?

Recently I just became part time at my job since because of the recession, work hasnt been that busy. I have for years dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur but I lack the funds at the moment. I have spent money on another website but now I want to start a new venture as well. Does anyone know where I can find student web designers who are willing to build up a website free in order to build up a portfolio? I have website scripts they can use to customize. I know its a cheeky question, but if I had the money I would have offered it, so this why I'm asking. more

Voting Question: From where I can get free Images to use for web-design ?

I am web designer. I want to use some images for web design, so please tell me from where I can get totally free images to use for website. I KNOW SEVERAL SITES OFFERING ROYALTY FREE IMAGES BUT BACK LINK TO THE SITE IS REQUIRED WHAT I DON'T WANT.Thank you very much Kenneth A, timolthof and Mick St James...I got exactly what i wanted. Thanks again.. :)Also please give me your contact details...if possible more