I’d love to hear from those who are in the website design and development business—how do you go about finding clients?

I recently completed two websites for clients in the USA and Germany, which was great. But now, I’m wondering: what’s next?

How do you approach client acquisition? Are there specific strategies or platforms that have worked well for you? Do you think investing in ads is worth it, or should I focus more on organic methods?

I’m open to learning from your experiences. What’s worked for you in bringing consistent business?

As the aluminum sector continues to expand its influence in the growing markets of Turkey and Eurasia, ALUEXPO 2025 offers an unparalleled platform for aluminum manufacturers, suppliers, and technology innovators. The event will be held from September 18-20, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center.

ALUEXPO serves as a dynamic hub where advancements in aluminum production, surface treatments, recycling technologies, and applications across industries such as automotive, construction, and energy are showcased. It also provides a vital meeting point for networking and collaboration.

offers unparalleled advantages for both local and international players in the aluminum sector. Taking place at the Istanbul Expo Center from September 18-20, 2025, this event is the ultimate gateway to the rapidly expanding Eurasian markets.

Connect with potential business partners in the growing Turkish and Eurasian markets, Network with industry leaders and introduce your company to a broader audience.

Do you think it makes sense to participate in such an event ?

How are you dealing with not getting overwhelmed by the time spent on manual marketing tasks like chasing leads and nurturing them, sending emails, and managing social media.

How are you currently handling lead generation and nurturing?

What are the biggest pain points you've encountered in this process?

Have you found effective ways to automate any of these tasks? If so, how?

I'm interested in understanding if automating something like lead capture from ads and social media directly into a CRM, tracking engagement, and sending personalized content automatically (personalized lead nurturing) would make a difference.

How much of these things are being automation today and what more can be done to let you run on autopilot focusing more on creative tasks and validating/improving these automations?

Data security should be at the forefront of all businesses, from small startups to large corporations. It should be treated just as seriously as possible, as it has a high potential to disrupt business for extended periods of time.

Here are five steps we recommend for enhancing your data security strategy:

KNOW AND UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA

The first step in cyber security field is to identify what kind of data you hold, where it is stored, and how it is accessed. Document and collect all the information, from creation to deletion. You need to know what exactly you're going to protect.

USE ENCRYPTION

Encryption is a powerful tool for securing data. Encryption ensures that even if a hacker gains access to your data, they will be unable to read or use it without the encryption key. 

TEST

Cybersecurity is a dynamic field, and technology is constantly evolving. Set up a plan to regularly conduct audits, assessments, and security testing to evaluate the effectiveness of your data privacy controls and identify areas for improvement. Update your software to the most current versions, regularly evaluate your approach to security, and move to protect consumer data. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS

After all, it's all about people. Organize training for your employees to promote a culture of data privacy and security awareness.

BE TRANSPARENT

Nowadays, customers are more concerned than ever about their privacy. They want to learn how companies handle their data and be in control of it. Regularly update customers on their security and allow them to opt out of data collection.

What other steps do you follow to secure data in your company and keep your customer's trust?

just like the title says... is there an app/saas, similar to SocialBlade, where you can provide an X handle and it will tell you not only the obvious stats (total followers, total tweet, tweets per week, etc), but also the "formats" used?

I manually provided some tweets and timestamps to ChatGPT and asked to find some patterns to write the example below. Is there an app to automate that manual work?

EXAMPLE OUTPUT THAT I'M LOOKING TO GET IN AN AUTOMATED WAY 👇:

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John Doe (`@johnwateversh123`) posted an average of 5 times per day in the last 30 days and gained 2000 followers. Here's the pattern summary of those tweets:

Pattern Summary for Your Tweets:

1. Start with a Hook:
   • Use an engaging, conversational opening (e.g., "THIS IS CRAZY" or "Many of you mentioned…").
   • Call attention to a problem, decision, or achievement.
2. Provide Context:
   • Explain the reasoning or backstory behind your statement.
   • Keep it concise and relatable to the audience.
3. Share Specifics:
   • Include concrete details like tools, numbers, timelines, or steps.
   • Use bullet points or lists for clarity when necessary.
4. End with Value or a Teaser:
   • Offer actionable advice, insight, or a teaser about what’s coming next.
   • Reinforce engagement with phrases like "Stay tuned!" or "Demo coming soon."
5. Add Visuals:
   • Include photos/screenshots of work in progress, websites, or tools to make the update tangible.

=====================

Hi everyone,

I’m currently exploring the idea of creating a management web app tailored for AI agency owners. The app would help track projects, manage clients, organize tasks, and create/send invoices—all in one place.

Before diving into development, I want to make sure this idea addresses real pain points. I’d love to hear from you!

1.	What are the biggest challenges you face with project and client management?

2.	Do you currently use any tools for invoicing or task management? If so, what do you like/dislike about them?

3.	If a tool like this existed, what features would be essential for you?

Any feedback or insights would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance!

https://simpleonlinefashion.store (Website URL) Would love for anyone to check it out (for feedback purposes) and lemme know what you think. It’s mostly women’s fashion and a few tech items for spicing up the house/ bedroom with cool atmospheric vibes! Thanks! :)

I've been bootstrapping my startup for the past year, juggling all the roles; including graphic designer (not my forte). Recently, I've been eyeing these subscription services that offer unlimited graphic and video design for a flat monthly fee. On paper, it sounds like a dream come true, but I can’t help but wonder: how do they actually deliver without compromising on quality?

Are there any hidden limitations? Do they truly honor "unlimited revisions"?

If anyone has real world experience with these services, especially for video design subscriptions; I’d love to hear your thoughts. I'm considering trying Kimp, but I want some honest feedback before handing over my brand's creative needs to a service like this.

Have you tried them?

Hi everyone! 👋

I’ve recently started working on a SaaS project and could really use your advice on tools, platforms, and methodologies to make the process smoother and more efficient. This is my first major SaaS venture, so I want to ensure I’m making informed decisions along the way.

I’m particularly looking for feedback and recommendations on the following:

1. Project Management: Which tools do you find most effective for organizing and tracking progress? Trello, Notion, Asana, or something else?
2. Design and Prototyping: What are your go-to tools for UI/UX design? Figma, Adobe XD, or others?
3. Development: What tech stack would you recommend for building a scalable SaaS? (Frameworks, languages, etc.)
4. Database and Hosting: Which database and hosting solutions are best for scalability? (AWS, Firebase, DigitalOcean, etc.)
5. Customer Support and Feedback Collection: Are there any tools you’d recommend for providing excellent customer support and gathering user feedback?
6. Marketing and Launch: What platforms or strategies do you suggest for effectively launching and promoting a new SaaS?

Any feedback, tool suggestions, or personal experiences would be incredibly valuable. Thank you in advance for your help and insights! 🙌

Hello, I’ve been exploring various strategies to improve customer engagement and boost sales, and one area that really intrigues me is the use of QR codes. They seem like a simple yet effective way to connect with customers both online and offline.

I recently came across a site called ViralQR that lets you generate QR codes easily, and it sparked my curiosity about creative applications. For instance, businesses could use QR codes on packaging or business cards to direct customers to product demos, customer reviews, or special promotions.

I’d love to hear from you all—how have you incorporated QR codes into your business practices?

Industry is B2B Automotive to mid/large sized companies. I have the tech background to provide value, and an MBA.

We have our lead generation sooo solid. 2-3 hot leads per week, which if serviced is more work than we could ever expect. These leads are not saying 'no', but rather 'We are busy, come back in a month', 'we wont have money until 2025', 'We dont have enough workers, come back in a month', 'I need to meet with my directors', 'My purchasing team needs to sign off'.

All of these companies are quite interested. They are inviting me to meetings and asking me to prepare paperwork. It just seems slow and flaky.

I am considering hiring anyone who has done b2b auto sales simply because they know pacing and how big to write contracts. Right now, I'm using my feelings, emails every 3,7, or 14 days depending on momentum. I'm also probably way undercharging, common startup problem..

I have a sales manager doing CRM tracking because we have too many hot leads, but they do not have specific industry experience.

I am starting a business that i wanna expand a lot

Made a plan where I am providing income to people from below poverty housee, but teaching them skills.

Now the thing is, shall i approach shops where i wanna collaborate, or shall i start by training few people?

Ofcourse starting my training people sounds better but i am somewhat scared about what if I can't sell things after training them to make all those things i taught them?

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Hi all, a representative of Paccgo here, seeking some feedback on both the idea and the landing page. We have been getting some hits but they are not converting. Have around 4 (free trial) clients so far, but can't seem to grow further.

We have built Paccgo which is a comprehensive e-commerce platform, meaning that we have everything an e-commerce store needs being built-in. So, no plugins, no third-party software and no hidden fees. We also don't charge transaction fees.

We are still working on bettering our customization options generally and expanding on the built-in features.

Your time and feedback are immensely appreciated, we always are looking to improve.

I run a family-owned clothing store. It was founded by my parents, who have had a loyal
customer base for decades. I have always wanted to expand our influence, so I have
decided it is time to open an online business and increase our social media marketing.
My sister and I opened an online store on Shoplazza together. In order to save time and
ensure regular release of social media publications, I subscribed to another business friend's
highly recommended social media automation tool. The idea of organizing daily publications
on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest seems great. I believe that
everything will be resolved when the image remains online without the need for continuous
attention.
But this is where I messed up. I booked the content a few months in advance, but there were
no regular checks or plans. The fact proves that this is a huge mistake. Not only did I miss
the opportunity to create timely trending content, but as the bad performance became
increasingly apparent, my involvement in our publications began to decrease.
When a local event we promoted in a pre-arranged publication was cancelled, the real
disaster occurred. Although cancelled, our publication continues to be published, which has
caused confusion and anger among fans who hope to see us at the event. I know it's my
fault, but I have to run this store myself and I can't continue our social media.
Now, I am in damage control mode and I need guidance or ideas on how to salvage the
reputation of my store, perhaps through SM development. Thanks in advance!

AMA Organic Social Media Edition:

If you have any burning questions or are simply curious about growing your business or personal brand on social media organically, ask away!

I need some advice about working with external sales agency. I run a UK-based software dev agency building B2B bespoke software.

A sales agency wants to work with us. Thy seem to be confident they can generate sales in 3-6 months. We have a bunch of leads they can follow from day 1 so they may to get first sales earlier than that. Their offer is:

* monthly retainer (£1,500 for two months to "cover their costs", then £2,500 to "get a bit of profit")

* plus comission (rate not yet discussed)

* 12 months commitment

But here's the thing - I've been burned before. Three times. Each time it was the same story - paid the retainer, got lots of big promises, but zero actual sales, not even close. Each time we has three months commitment but exited early limiting our loss.

So here is my dilemma. I'm reluctant to pay any retainer at all. If they're really as confident as they say, they should be happy working for commission only, right? My thinking is that with their retainer ask they are looking at £28k in the first year. I can happily increase commission to cover that gap.

I'm wondering:

* Am I being too harsh/stupid/naive by refusing any retainer?

* Has anyone here worked with a sales agency that only got paid on commission? How did you set that up? How did it worked?

* What commission you would consider sensible? We aren't big and profit margins aren't great here. Looking at numbers, they would get about 70k in comission in 2025.

* I want to talk to three of their current/past customers. I don’t care about written testimony.

* What should I watch out for with commission-only deals?

I want this to work for everyone, but I can't keep throwing money away on partnerships that go nowhere.

I would love to hear your opinion. Am I totally bonkers here?

PS: X-posting this in a few subs.

I'm a software guy who helps small businesses. (My day job is helping startups build products) I recently built a custom tool for a friend who is a retailer that helps her dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes her to enter new inventory (2 hours per invoice -> 10 minutes).

It was fun doing that project, and I'm wondering if there are other small business people out there with similar workflow problems - processes you're doing over and over again that you'd love to automate/make easier, but you aren't sure how or if it's possible. This might be in places where you have two software tools that don't talk to each other, or where customers send you PDFs and you need the data entered, etc.

THIS IS NOT AN AD - I'm not asking for your business. I'm just curious to learn about your problems.

As the title suggests I have a Shoplazza online store which is a stock market backtesting tool. I don't get much traffic. I'm looking for a way to grow it and get more customers. What can I do to improve sales?
I already try to sell locally, but potential buyers are hard to find. From what I have researched, I have better prices than my competitors. I even set a 50% discount for Black Friday (new users can register at half price during Black Friday), but no one is interested.

Hello everyone!!! Right now, we’re working on RocketDevs, a platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted developers from emerging markets in Africa. Whether it’s building websites, creating custom tools, or scaling your operations, we help businesses hire quality talent quickly and affordably.

But let’s hear about you! What strategies or tools are helping your business grow? Have you discovered any game-changing solutions or overcome a major challenge recently?

Let’s share ideas, tips, and feedback to help each other grow!

Looking forward to learning from your journey as business owners.

Long story short-er, I had the idea to build a following before I launched so for two months I repurposed old blooper reels, interviews, concerts, etc. and grew to over 500k followers on Instagram. So then I rented a studio and filmed 60 days worth of ad content and thought I was in a pretty good position when I launched my Kickstarter last week.

But it turns out my ads cannot compete with the "best of the internet" so I'm going to need to use paid ads on Facebook and probably here on Reddit too. I'm pretty strapped for cash (hence the Kickstarter launch) so I figured I would drive Lyft for a few hours at night after work and that money could go towards the ad campaign the following day.

I have SO many ads and I've been so close to it for so long, I have no idea what's even good anymore. Here are my favorite if you don't mind taking a look:

• Comedy - Silly Mustaches
• Comedy - Stitch Incoming
• Comedy - Legs Only
• Comedy - Great Deal
• Comedy - Begging
• Testimonial - Lily
• Testimonial - Erinn
• Trace - Prototype
• Trace - No Legged Leg Lift
• Trace - Micro-workouts
• Jenna - Drinking Game
• Jenna - Tailbone Support
• Jenna - No Sweat

I have a full informational video on my Kickstarter here but I'm not sure which videos would be the most compelling to get people there. I'm going to do a $50 dollars per day budget so maybe I could spread that around 3 or 4 ads.

I'm really proud of the product, and the ads we came up with but I really want to set up myself up for success here. So once again, I'll take all the help I can get :)

Just here to know your thoughts, have hiring platforms helped you get good talents? what where your experiences with some?, and will you still use them in 2025?

Hey Reddit fam!

A few months ago, my mom kept bombarding me with questions about redesigning our living room.

She kept asking me, "What if we moved this?" or "How would this color look?" Being a tech person, I thought there had to be a better way than endless Pinterest boards and expensive consultations. That's how Styly was born (named after my mom Sylvia - she insisted!). It's an AI platform that helps visualize interior changes before making them.

I built a simple AI tool that lets anyone reimagine their rooms through WhatsApp AI design (because let's face it, that's where our parents are most comfortable!). Just send a photo, describe what you want, and boom - you get design variations!I've been testing it with my mom (she's now obsessed and has redesigned every room twice ��),

We've grown to over 5k users who are actively redesigning their spaces, which honestly blows my mind! While the free tier has helped many people, maintaining and improving the AI features isn't cheap. I'm considering adding some premium features to keep the project sustainable while keeping the core features free

What started as a solution for my mom has grown into something I'm really proud of, but I know it can be better. I'd love to hear from fellow Redditors:

• What features would make this actually useful for you?
• Any cool ideas you'd like to see implemented?
• What would make you trust an AI design tool

Your feedback would mean the world!

P.S. If anyone's interested in testing ai home design out and providing detailed feedback, I'd be grateful!

My father started a traditional small business of block printing clothing, leather shoes using eco-friendly colors and handcrafted shoes with a small design unit. We get the cloth and he designs apparels and sell it here in our local market. The only customers we get from outside are the one who have bought from us.

He is putting in a lot of effort but the results are not upto the mark. I want to help him grow and expand. Whom to approach ? Where to reach ? How to start ?

I tried asking him about social media advertisemnet but he is skeptical that our designs would get copied and since there are a lot of retailers in our city in the same business our local shop would have to bare the brunt.

He's a really good designer keeping the traditional art alive. I have to help his art reach out and make an impact.

Thankyou

As we wrap up the year, 2025 physical calendars will most likely be in your promo bags. Custom calendars are a great way to keep your brand front and center all year long. They’re more than just tools for tracking dates—they’re powerful marketing assets. In fact, 62% of consumers say they’d keep and use a promotional calendar for a year or longer (ASI 2023 Ad Impressions Study).

Choosing the right type of calendar is important. Different styles work better for different audiences. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the best one for your business:

• Wall Calendars - Great for high-visibility spaces like offices or waiting rooms. Perfect for industries like real estate, healthcare, or retail.
• Desk Calendars - Compact and practical for professionals. Ideal for B2B companies, law firms, and tech businesses.
• Magnetic Calendars - Stick to fridges or filing cabinets. Great for local service providers like plumbers or food delivery businesses.
• Poster Calendars - Bold, single-page designs that double as art. Perfect for gyms, schools, or nonprofits.

What’s your favorite calendar style? Have you used them for your business or as gifts? Share your thoughts below!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on a project, and I’ve realized that having an engaged community can make all the difference in its success. However, building a community around a project (whether it’s a startup, product, or creative idea) seems to be quite a challenge.

So, I’m wondering: What are the essential steps to building a strong community?

Here are a few questions I’ve been asking myself:

• How do you attract the first members? Should I focus on friends, specific forums, or directly on social media?
• How do you keep members active? Is regular content enough, or do I need something more engaging like polls or events?
• Which platform should I choose? Discord, Reddit, Facebook Groups, or something else?
• Is it better to build a community before or after launching a project?

For me, regular engagement and interaction seem crucial, but I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or advice.

If you’ve successfully built a community around your project, how did you do it? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

Thanks in advance for your insights and advice! It will help me structure my approach and, hopefully, help others who have the same question!

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Hey all. Been an entrepreneur for 15 years. I recently hired a manager to run one of my other companies and I had the itch to write again, so I fired up an old project I started called ElevatedFortune.com. The basic idea is to help entrepreneurs get an edge/spark via mindset stuff, useful news, etc. I know a lot about internal battles that builders/entrepreneurs go through, so that is the whole idea behind this.

The business that I used to be in was e-commerce, so I'm in lala land trying to market this. Basically, I need to reach people via SEO (but is that dying now?), twitter and perhaps certain linkedin groups?

I'm at 8 subscribers now. How can I grow this organically to 100K+ subscribers? I know this whole space is massively saturated and it's probably going to be tough, but I have the time now - so hit me!

Check it out: http://launchbot.app

Hi guys,

two weeks ago, I launched a tool-based website called terrific.tools. Goal is to attract search traffic and then monetize said traffic via display ads and potentially sponsorships.

Apart from SEO, is there any other marketing channel you would give a try for a tool website?

Most tools, with the exception of few like the Pomodoro timer, are tailored towards one-time usage, hence why SEO is defenitely the most suitable marketing channel.

Just curious if there are any others worth exploring?