OK, I finally came up for a title which better defines what I do for my clients 24/7 – Website Management Expert.
I tossed up going for the humbler “Specialist” vs “Expert”, but hey, I
deserve it after maintaining 100% of my clients and dealing with all the
fun which is their combined 350+ websites.
No longer do I
call myself the generic “Internet Consultant”. Even after reaching
top#10 posotion in Google for the term. All my clients come from
referrals, and are usually amongst a distinct set of clients called
“domainers” (guys who own 100′s to 10,000′s of domains).
I’m
going to start sharing on this site some of the tools and techniques
I’ve learnt along the way, such as: how to handle outsourcing thousands
of $ worth of contractual work via multiple freelance sites; how to keep
clients happy with constant progress and updates; and most importantly –
how to keep your sanity when managing 100′s of websites!
What is involved in website management?
I handle it all: planning, design, content creation, programming,
testing, QC, HR and project management. There are ways to better manage
this so that a large part may be managed by myself, but inevitably, I’ve
had to call on the services of some IT guru friends to help in the
management of this colossal infrastructure.
Do you have a business card?
No. I’m in the midst of moving operations from Aus/Japan/China to a
base and official company in Hong Kong. When this comes to fruition,
I’ll be more formal, with business cards, a cleaner website and maybe
even start wearing shoes instead of flip-flops!