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Ben Fjare
October 09, 2016
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Making Volume Word 2016 ExpressionEngine Conference
Ben Fjare
October 09, 2016
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Making volume work How I built my agency making small
projects profitable BEN FJARE DIGITAL DIRECTOR
OK… WHO IS THIS GUY?
BUSINESS OWNER GRAPHIC DESIGNER FRONT END DEVELOPER FILM EDITOR COMPOSITOR
COLLEGE PROFESSOR RODEO PROMOTER FOOTBALL COACH One hit wonder karaoke singer
THIS iS WHERE I LIVE BOZEMAN, Montana
2.5 cows per person
where it began
Montana has Tons of need for professional websites NOT very
many big budgets…
HUGE MARKET FOR PROJECTS between $5k - $10k that was
very underserved
WE NEEDED to be able to complete these projects in
a total of 45-65 hours START TO FINish - top to bottom
I love systems almost to the point where it makes
other people uncomfortable
None
90% of these sites are 10-20 pages and a blog
With maybe one or two other features • calendar • small commerce • interactive google map • etc.
taking “DRY” to heart TRY Not to do anything twice.
project management
None
Design
getting the look right wireframes are key to efficient ux/ui
Our production setup
preinstalled repo with plugins, Database, and assets snapshot of vm
machine or…
Our Custom quick install over 30 different ready to go
installed channels, channel fields, and templates based on site needs.
Coda sync allows developers to share helpful clips with each
other as well as hosting information
Providing incentives keeps things on track
getting content sucks especially from small clients.
Clients get a discount bonus for providing content on time
Web team gets bonus for any project that is 5
hours or more under deadline
standard site base development timeframe 8-12 hours.
total project hours 35-60 hours
the real way to make money with small clients hosting
and support
we have two main hosting packages simple hosting and weekly
backup premium plan with paid support, daily backups, small edits, and maintenance
in 2015 premium plans grossed over $140,000 total hours spent
73
A couple quick client stories
prime has grown over 20% last three years in a
row
Volume generates easy profits over time as long as you
continue to maintain good relationships and create great systems
questions? thank you