rfung - 7:09 pm on Dec 27, 2003 (gmt 0)

*ahem* going back to his initial question about just simply getting a job (btw, I fully concur with the advice of fellas above to work your hobby site to have affiliate links and adwords - but for that, read the appropriate forums on each subject):

Even if there are tons of sites made by 15 y.o.s, all you really need is a portfolio and sell them on how you can do a better job (well, you have to know how to sell that without angering the father's son, but that's another story.:)

There are TONS of businesses that would benefit from online presences.

My point is that if you focus on ROI, company image, branding, functionality and user satisfaction you may even sway people with sites to have them redone.

I read on some other thread that this guy went to the yellow pages, got addresses of the relevant businesses for his industry,and mailed them (usps) a small flyer/promotional info/package. Reportedly he got fair enough leads and sales through that that it was worth his time. I can see that working with web development services as well. If you're starting, offer a discount/special promotion - once you have a portfolio, then things should pick up a lot easier.