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How to Be a Successful Internet Consultant

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BALDERDASH.

Upon reading the first review on this page, from "A Reader," (I never trust anonymous reviews, nor those from reviewers with email addresses from HotMail, Juno, etc.), I went to my local Borders to check out this book.

It has NOTHING to do with helping a Web Site Designer to promote one's business. Not a single mention of strategies for Designers.

In addition, the book regurgitates simple, common-sense business practices (addressed to Internet *Consultants*, not Designers) that I've seen discussed a jillion times before.

For example: have a brochure, send mailings, check out what the competition is doing, read J. Conrad Levinson's books, etc., etc.

The HTML info, being over two years old, is severely out of date.

DO NOT buy this book if you are an aspiring Web Site Designer; it *ain't* directed to you.

I've given the book One Star because of its paucity of material specifically for Internet Consultants. Not much "new" here.

I recently finished the book. What a great read. I zipped through it, and now keep it handy as a reference tool. I espeically found the section on fees and charging for Internet based services to be helpful.

We started in the marketing business, with a specialty in sponsorship -- the ultimate in analog communications. Having built LitLamp.com, we have developed expertise in web strategy, planning, interface with engineers, copywriting and website promotion. We are now developing plans to begin offering these services. Here at LitLamp.com your words have become a part of our daily banter.

There is so little quality information available to web entrepreneurs who are breaking new ground. More sizzle than steak. Your book came at just the right time.

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I read this book when it first came out.
I liked the simplicity of it. It has a good recipe for running
your website consulting firm and gives you hardcore technical information and strategy for us computer engineers alike.
I kept this as a basic reference for myself if I needed info
on HTML, VRML, Plugins, Cookies, JPEGS, UUNET and Business Planning.

Enjoy.

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I'm new to this field and was quite confused about how to set up a Web development business. This book really opened the door for me. It not only gave me the fundamentals that I needed to understand Web design fundamentals but it gave me an encyclopedia of knowledge for actually running my business. Stuff like PR, brochures. All of this is quite necessary for a novice like me. It's a great read!

I'm new to this field and was quite confused about how to set up a Web development business. This book really opened the door for me. It not only gave me the fundamentals that I needed to understand Web design fundamentals but it gave me an encyclopedia of knowledge for actually running my business. Stuff like PR, brochures. All of this is quite necessary for a novice like me. It's a great read!

There are lots of books on design, HTML, Java, and programming. THIS IS THE ONLY BOOK out on how to start, manage, market, and make money in your own Web Page Design business. Not a get rich quick scheme. What to charge? Where to find hosts? How to approach customers? Sales brochures. Order forms. It's all here in one place

Jessica has taught this subject matter on the HP website. The course was great. I built my first website successfully because of her. Now I'm going professional. I was laid off a few months ago and needed a new career. Jessica gave me confidence in her course and her book gives me all sorts of ideas!

I hope to make my first million soon :-) and it will be all because of Jessica.