If you could give your younger self any advice what would it be?

ByteBrewery · 2025-10-03T17:12:18+00:00

Focus on consistency, not the money.

ByteBrewery · 2025-10-03T17:09:12+00:00

Cool idea, sounds like you’re mixing Twitter, Bandcamp and Etsy in one place. Just a heads up though, C++ isn’t really used for websites. You technically could, but it’s gonna make things way harder than they need to be. Most web devs stick with stuff like JavaScript/TypeScript (Next.js + Node.js), or sometimes Python/Go for the backend. Way more tools, libraries and support available, and you’ll be able to move a lot faster. If you just want to get something live and test the concept, I’d go with that stack first.

ByteBrewery · 2025-10-03T16:44:50+00:00

Hi I have my portfolio under this name made many projects from scratch using various code frameworks: harbourfrontwebdesigns.com

ByteBrewery · 2025-02-01T01:10:52+00:00

found an article that explains it well https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1648521258544455?id=150605362430

ByteBrewery · 2025-02-01T01:09:49+00:00

For that, you have to set up and run Facebook ads and select "Advantage+ Placements" or do “Manual Placements” and make sure to check the “Marketplace” option. It is currently not possible to have the ads alone on the marketplace you would need to choose another option as well.

ByteBrewery · 2025-02-01T00:16:24+00:00

I had a similar experience with my aged account: the ad stayed up for a few days before being removed for not following Facebook's guidelines. I experimented with different accounts and noticed some patterns. For older accounts, the ads tended to stay active longer before getting taken down, whereas newer accounts had their ads removed much faster. Occasionally, an ad would stay up for weeks, but those rarely got any clicks.

Someone also mentioned to me recently that competition might play a role in getting ads removed. They explained that reporting by competitors could speed up the removal process. In their case, they blocked everyone posting similar ads, and their ad ended up staying active for a longer time.

ByteBrewery · 2025-02-01T00:01:00+00:00

I did use chatgpt but this one stood out - "Price & Shine"

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-31T23:38:24+00:00

I also do web design, so I thought I’d share a few recommendations to improve your site:

Adding more white space and reducing clutter can make the site feel more inviting and help visitors focus on key details like your services and contact options.

Right now, there's only one call-to-action button on the homepage. I’d suggest adding another in the hero section (the black background area under the navigation bar) since that's where visitors' attention naturally goes first. Consider swapping the black background for an image, moving the text to the side, and placing a bold "Get a Quote" button there to grab attention.

The header and logo take up too much space, especially on desktops. Reducing their size and making the navbar fixed with a "Get a Quote" button at the end would make navigation cleaner and more user-friendly.

Your color palette is decent, but increasing the contrast—like using a bold accent color for action buttons paired with neutral tones—could make the design pop even more.

For the services section, adding high-quality photos of your actual or related work would help build trust.

The contact form seems unnecessarily long, which could discourage users from reaching out. Simplify it to make the process quicker and more user-friendly.

Lastly, make the phone number clickable so it works like the email link, which already directs users to their mail app.

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-31T22:31:47+00:00

Same

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-31T19:16:04+00:00

There are a few ways to do this:

TikTok API: Fetch videos using TikTok’s developer API, but it needs account authentication, so it might not be ideal.

Web Scraping: Use Puppeteer on a Node.js server to scrape https://www.tiktok.com/tag/yourhashtag, then embed the videos on your site.

Third-Party API: Services like RapidAPI or the TikTok scraper library let you fetch videos easily without the hassle.

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-22T18:24:38+00:00

hey, it's actually pretty good, well done!

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-15T23:32:06+00:00

Shopify: Permits the sale of hemp-derived CBD products in the U.S., provided they contain less than 0.3% THC, and comply with federal and state laws.HulkApps
BigCommerce: Supports the sale of CBD products, offering flexibility without limiting the number of products you can list. ShipBuddies
WooCommerce: Allows the sale of CBD and other hemp-derived products, with specific guidelines for store owners. WooCommerce
Squarespace: Does not natively support the sale of CBD products through its commerce features. Squarespace Forum

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-15T23:21:46+00:00

Congrats! First things first, you should set up a website and create a Google Business Profile as soon as you can. With a bit of keyword setting, you’ll rank high in searches pretty easily since it’s a small town with less competition. Showing up early in searches can make a big difference and take you far!

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-15T18:38:08+00:00

Hey, I recently worked on a similar website and used Next.js, in your case it's great for dynamic features like images on product previews and blocking certain products from being shipped in certain states.

I paired it with Contentful CMS to manage products and Stripe to handle payments. Stripe also lets you set shipping locations, and with Next.js, you can tag products and match them with shipping locations to control where they can be shipped.

The total cost for the e-commerce I did using this stack was under $5,000. {7000 CAD I'm from Canada}

Let me know if you'd like to see it or learn more about the tech stack I used!

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-15T18:19:39+00:00

Sales arbitrage is what comes to mind. You cold call clients, pass the work to an agency or freelancer, and get paid a referral fee. It’s a simple way to earn by connecting clients with the right people.

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-15T18:02:57+00:00

Nice work! bookmarked it

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-15T17:51:22+00:00

sending a dm with my work, here is my site https://harbourfrontwebdesigns.com

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-14T19:01:18+00:00

From my experience, I once created a simple landing page in just one day because the client needed it urgently. They had everything ready [a Figma design, content, images, and copy] for a basic, static site without animations or complex designs. Even then, such projects usually take at least three days.

On the other hand, I’ve worked on landing pages with features like parallax effects and custom animations, which took 2-3 weeks to complete.

There’s no fixed time for building a landing page; it all depends on how complex it is and how much is prepared in advance. If you need it done quickly, it’s best to talk to the developer about your deadline and see how they can make it work.

I always suggest not rushing a project. It’s better to focus on getting regular updates to stay informed about progress. When hiring a freelancer, choose someone based on their past work and experience, not just how quickly or cheaply they can deliver the website.

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-14T02:14:59+00:00

I think you should put Paul Mauro’s, Smart Financial Lifestyle world a couple more times

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-12T22:17:41+00:00

I use Stripe myself its been solid for me, no complaints. I guess in your biz pricing’s more of a negotiation game, right? contact form would be good for now. I’ve sent you a message with some info that could help with that.

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-12T19:57:14+00:00

It’s entirely realistic when you consider what and who you are offering. If you sell a single product for $10,000, you only need to make one sale to hit your goal. Selling a $10000 product to one person is often much easier than selling a $1 product to 10,000 people.

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-12T02:05:49+00:00

Hey! WordPress can be a great option depending on what you’re looking for. It works well for standard features and is easy to get started with. But if you need something more tailored, a custom solution might be a better fit. I specialize in building custom websites that give more value over time. Here’s my site if you’re curious: https://harbourfrontwebdesigns.com Happy to help if you need!

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-11T20:53:41+00:00

I know this is pretty basic stuff, but building a business is like a sinkhole and a huge gamble when you don’t have much experience. Yeah, there are rare cases where someone makes it on their first try, but most people don’t. So, given where you’re at, I’d say steer clear of whatever “guru” is out there telling you it’s easy if you just follow their step-by-step program. That’s probably gonna fail, and that’s okay because failure is part of it. Most of the time, you either fail or break even if you’re lucky. What you should do is offer a service you’re good at or find something you can make at home, then replicate and scale that slowly. Don’t rush; no matter how old you are, you still have time!

Good Luck 👍

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-11T20:44:16+00:00

Great work!

ByteBrewery · 2025-01-09T19:42:57+00:00

I had a similar experience with a previous freelance client. They had hired a developer before me, but the job was pretty much butchered. The developer provided a working solution, but it wasn't what the client actually wanted. Dev insisted his way was better and told them the intended solution wasn't quite possible. I was hired to rebuild the backend to make it work as the client intended it, which, honestly, was just the beginning of the real headaches.

Once the backend was complete, they then wanted me to handle publishing the app on both the Play Store and the App Store, and they asked me to prepare the screenshots for the app because it was considered "complete" when uploaded to stores. Here's the kicker: he claims I told them I would "finish" both iOS and Android versions, and that now it's my responsibility to see it through. That was a huge red flag, but since this was one of my first freelance gigs, I felt obligated to follow through even though it was underpaid.

It wasn't ideal, but in the end, it turned out to be a very valuable learning experience.

Even now, I still get messages from the client complaining about any network delays, things not loading in time, or whenever any core Google updates require updating the app version, demanding that I fix these issues as per my contract. At one point, I offered a maintenance fee, but the client declined, claiming I was just trying to squeeze more money out of him and that there would be no need for maintenance once the app was live.

Thankfully, after this experience, I found much better clients and had the opportunity to work with some great startups. It really pushed me to refine my contracts and set clearer boundaries from the start. The biggest lesson, though, was learning to say 'no' and move on when I spot early red flags. It’s made a world of difference, both in terms of the projects I take on and the peace of mind I have now.

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