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IamgratefulLord:
Really??

Also, when the time is right I would love to having you design my schools website.

Sanchez01:
The so called folks who do it for 5k have so many things in common. They are likely failed bloggers who taught they could diversify just because they use drag and drop tools to create their own websites.

The cheapest theme/script/template or plugin costs at least N10,000, if you're buying the right way, that is. So, where then are they getting theirs from?

Here are a few pro tips:

1. Take your time and learn properly.
2. Never take the short cut to doing things.
3. Choose one of two sectors to focus on (corporate and publishers). Breaking through the corporate world and getting clients is difficult but it pays way better. You are likely to charge between N100k upward for a five-day project. With publishers, you're likely to get horrible propositions and crazy pleas to 'help them'.
4. I wouldn't recommend you you Nairaland as your ad source. The environment is pretty toxic and the farther your business is away from here, the healthier it is from your brand.
5. Register a Business Name and let potential customers know you mean business.
6. If you have to pay, do so and gain better experience.
7. You'll need to be consistent to break even, so I'll advise you don't overestimate your ability and always understand a customer's 'dream' before taking on their project.
8. Always set a standard. If you're choosing high end audience to focus on, this will help you a whole lot.
9. Always plan to end well with a client. Doing so means you're likely to get referrals. Referrals are most I get these days, which simplifies sending portfolios time and time again.