Almost 15 years ago I started my web dev business. At first I was doing websites for clients. I got into some more in-depth dev gigs, which was a lot of fun. One of those “gigs” became a long term project and we’re celebrating 10 years this year. I’ve learned a lot about both development and actual coding throughout the years.
I’ve also been doing a lot of websites, mostly for creative agencies that just needed their design turned into a functional website. This has been ideal for me since I wouldn’t consider myself a designer. It’s been fairly high-paying projects, but a bit hard to scale since hiring is very hard.
99% of my clients have come from referrals, so I do not have an “acquisition system” in place.
I’m at a solid $8-$10k per month in revenue, but it’s 98% from hourly billing. So when I stop working, the money stops coming in.
I’ve created a WaaS offer. Website as a service. Where, instead of a project based fee I charge a monthly recurring fee of around $400 instead. I build the website with focus on CRO, I include hosting, maintenance, 2 pieces of content each month, and a lot more.. I’ve created my own boiler plate so I can get sites up and running really fast. I haven’t really thrown this out to the masses yet. Even though it’s been ready for launch for some time. I feel that my lack of confidence is a HUGE factor here. “Will I be able to give them conversions?”, “Will I be able to provide solid content?”, “Should I niche down or not?” - so many questions.
I realise that money loves speed and failing fast is two key ingredients to succeeding in a venture like this, and yet I fail to do something about it. There are a lot of businesses doing this successfully (lightningsites.com is one source of inspiration)
At the moment I’m even questioning if I should proceed with this, since there are “so many things that could go wrong”
I love the part about building systems, workflows, automations etc, around this. But I’m getting stuck in my head.
Would love some input on this. Ideally I would want to ditch the content part, but then I’m not sure how to make the offer attractive.
I do realise that I won’t get the “here’s what I would do”-answer, but all sorts of input is welcome.
I’ve also been doing a lot of websites, mostly for creative agencies that just needed their design turned into a functional website. This has been ideal for me since I wouldn’t consider myself a designer. It’s been fairly high-paying projects, but a bit hard to scale since hiring is very hard.
99% of my clients have come from referrals, so I do not have an “acquisition system” in place.
I’m at a solid $8-$10k per month in revenue, but it’s 98% from hourly billing. So when I stop working, the money stops coming in.
I’ve created a WaaS offer. Website as a service. Where, instead of a project based fee I charge a monthly recurring fee of around $400 instead. I build the website with focus on CRO, I include hosting, maintenance, 2 pieces of content each month, and a lot more.. I’ve created my own boiler plate so I can get sites up and running really fast. I haven’t really thrown this out to the masses yet. Even though it’s been ready for launch for some time. I feel that my lack of confidence is a HUGE factor here. “Will I be able to give them conversions?”, “Will I be able to provide solid content?”, “Should I niche down or not?” - so many questions.
I realise that money loves speed and failing fast is two key ingredients to succeeding in a venture like this, and yet I fail to do something about it. There are a lot of businesses doing this successfully (lightningsites.com is one source of inspiration)
At the moment I’m even questioning if I should proceed with this, since there are “so many things that could go wrong”
I love the part about building systems, workflows, automations etc, around this. But I’m getting stuck in my head.
Would love some input on this. Ideally I would want to ditch the content part, but then I’m not sure how to make the offer attractive.
I do realise that I won’t get the “here’s what I would do”-answer, but all sorts of input is welcome.
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
