We run a Web Design/Development business together, and we have 1 client from when we started in March 2008. I am the senior designer, and I do all the Designing. My father is the main contact and helps me get through all the legal business that I am currently familiarizing myself with. I work in Dreamweaver, and am currently advancing with my PHP knowledge. I just recently figured out how to code profiles and logins/member databases. I have sites that have working registration and login, and am on the verge of creating fully functional profiles. I am also very familiar with custom-placement Div objects.I have many other skills as well. I would even be comfortable creating a site without being paid to do it until itwas ready and done.
My family and I have tried advertising, but it is as though no one is looking for a Web Developer. Then again I know this cannot be true, as I have looked at places such as Monster, and there are a myriad of listings. The problem is that the requirements are insane and that of a college graduate.
I’m trying to figure out why there are no listings looking for an Experienced PHP/Div-oriented web designer that has completed HS and Some College. It is as though there are no web developer jobs available for students IN college….it’s depressing. I am doing this business with my family so I can get money for my Education, is that so bad? Not to mention, we are very low-priced compared to the big-wigs that charge thousands of dollars nad give templates, whereas our designs come made originally. I know there must be someone out there who would be MORE than happy with what we cna do for them…What are we doing wrong that we only have one client in the past 8 months? We never did anything wrong according to him or our reviewers.