My website dilemma began long before I ever heard about Site Build It and
the great solution it was for me! Whew, I'm not sure what
I would have done had I not found it!
Shortly
after realizing I needed a "Web Presence", I asked around and
was given a referral to a web site designer. I gave him a
call. He informed me that he thought he could get me
online for somewhere between $1,200.00 and $1,500.00. He
showed me some samples of his work, we struck a deal, and a few
weeks or so later, I had my web site. I didn't know squat
about creating one by myself, and so this seemed reasonable at
the time.
First problems encountered:
- Getting changes done in a timely fashion was very
difficult. Often days or weeks later because I was relying
on someone else's schedule.
- Every small change was costing me $45.00 per hour, and that
included my time to explain my changes.
- This web designer created a nice looking web site with an
email contact page, but did not give me any information
regarding site keywords, traffic stats, or as I learned later,
how to optimize my site. I didn't even know this stuff
existed, and how important it was.
Of course at that time my understanding was that if you built
the site people would find you. As time passed, I realized
people were not pressing the "Contact Us" button to send me an
email, because my site was buried under so many million other
sites, that I wasn't being seen at all.
Web Design - Second
Time Around!
A few years later I thought my site just needed to be
updated, you know look more professional. I paid an
additional $1,500.00 thinking that it was the poor design that
turned people away from my site. After all,
"You get what you pay for!" I thought.
After this second time around, I began to pay more attention
to all of these web site optimization calls and emails I had
been receiving. I called one of them, and for $2,500.00
more, and $100.00 per month, these people would fix everything,
and keep it that way. So I threw some more money at my
problem, and I will have to admit that it helped some. I
was getting emails generated from my web site once in a while.
The most discouraging aspect of it all was the thought:
My own destiny is out of my control.
Web Design -
Take Three!
While doing research on training horses, I came across a site
that asked the question, "Do you want to be able to
create and make changes on your own web site?
In my case the answer was definitely YES,
but I did not have much confidence at all in my ability to do
it. And I was more than cautious about what it would cost.
Well all of these questions were answered with the
reassurance that you didn't need to know how (that's
supplied) and if you need help (that's supplied
too!) And the money, (I could set my own
budget). So I investigated further.
Problem Solved
with Site Build It!
I got my cake and ate it too!
(And I am still eating it!)
I have learned more than I ever thought
possible! Especially since I didn't think I was smart
enough to do this kind of stuff. (Turns out I didn't need
to!) I couldn't believe how simple, well structured and
wow, the help that is available is awesome!
I thought I wouldn't have the time to learn
and stay focused on my Water Jet Cutting business. Turns
out I was so inspired by being set free and in control
of my own destiny, I found the time needed to learn.
I did take advantage of the support available in the beginning
and paid for some initial set up to get me going until my
learning curve caught up and was able to carry me on.
It was the best investment I have
ever made!. And I really did it out of pure
frustration because I had a site already developed, and had paid
a lot of money, and my patience had grown pretty thin.
The Big Pay Back
with Site Build It!
With the help of Site Build It, I am
no longer paying someone else for work I can do! I can
update my site at my leisure and I am learning how to make more
money doing it!
But most importantly I now have the
answer to my question, "How does someone get noticed on the
web?" And even more importantly I know how to make money
too with my business on the web!
Site Build It will answer
these and a million more questions you might have!
Honestly! Every time I turn around, there is more
information to help me succeed!
This is
what did it for me!
Here are some examples of those who have really profited!
The
proof is in the web traffic generated! Most small-business
sites only get traffic from offline clients who already know you
(or from expensive advertising). Site Build It makes sure you
receive significant targeted traffic from online searchers.
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