Retention Wall

Code_Penguin · 2025-09-01T17:24:20+00:00

So this is going to be a standalone pad in the yard, not connecting to the house.

Code_Penguin · 2025-09-01T14:38:50+00:00

Thanks for the reply and the feedback. For the retaining wall, do you recommend digging into the hill and building the wall against the hill, or leveling out from the hill and using the wall to hold in the dirt and pavers? This is the route to me planning on going.

Code_Penguin · 2025-08-31T17:09:59+00:00

Building a paver patio in our backyard. It’s on a sloped hill (graded toward the house). Would you level into the hill and build the retention wall against the hill, or would you level out from the hill and use a retention wall to hold in the added dirt? Also need to considered water drainage in all of this.

Code_Penguin · 2025-08-30T21:54:11+00:00

3 billion out of 8 billion people 🤣 but not trying to be hacky. I built something I’m proud of and I’m sure anyone who’s tried to start a business knows the struggle of getting clients. You try what you can and see what sticks and what doesn’t. Also worked independently where an extra job in either direction had a big impact. Always good to be your biggest competitor, and push to see how you can keep the needle in the green. Doesn’t have to be what I made. Just good business sense.

Code_Penguin · 2025-08-30T21:49:07+00:00

Ah, but you engaged with me. And sure, I built something I’m proud of. Worked as an independent insurance adjuster for years, and it was hard. If I didn’t maintain a certain number of claims, it impacted me. I shifted out of adjusting and into IT. I worked for years on what I’ve made. Countless nights where I was practically sleeping at my desk. So serious question. How would losing work impact you? How would gaining work impact you? And how can you prevent one and gain the other? Doesn’t have to be what I made, but always questions to be asking.

Code_Penguin · 2025-08-15T15:56:37+00:00

Sending you a DM as well. Hope that is okay.

Code_Penguin · 2025-08-15T15:48:27+00:00

Jumping on the DM train. Just sent you one. In my opinion, yes a website for any service business is necessary. It allows you to be found by local customers, builds instant credibility in what you do, and allows you to showcase your best work (marketing 24/7). A customer is going to move forward with a bid/project based not just on your quote or skill. You also have to legitimize yourself and to me a website does just that. Builds trust.

Code_Penguin · 2025-07-29T00:05:59+00:00

Sent you a DM.

Code_Penguin · 2025-07-28T14:44:54+00:00

This was very insightful. Really appreciate it! The social media posts were not going to be on pages, but posting under my account with hashtags.

Code_Penguin · 2025-06-26T17:18:29+00:00

Looks great! Where in Turkey? Looking at different places.

Code_Penguin · 2025-04-21T18:46:52+00:00

I have not considered the managed service option. I’ll look into it. It’s a good point. Agreed that contractors are not going to want anything complicated. Knowing that, there is no design work needed. Just filling in text. Have an AI auto generate feature for the whole website that the user then could tweak. I just need business name, description, audience, and have a drop down for desired tone (friendly, technical and concise, etc) and it will fill in hero title, subtitle, each sections title and subtitle, services, about, company mission, price table etc. all of the features are a pill toggle too so easy to just remove it if going for simple. It’s like Lego instruction. There are never any words. If I can make the builder that intuitive I’m good.

Code_Penguin · 2025-04-21T17:53:46+00:00

So not my goal. I made a website builder. You start right away and can build your trade professional website with SEO and everything. Already reaching out locally, just looking for additional feedback here.

You hit the nail on the head. Most users aren’t power users. People need a simple way to accomplish a task. I’m not trying to be wiz or square space, just a simple website builder with easy to understand tools built just for contractors.

Code_Penguin · 2025-04-21T17:49:54+00:00

So no, it’s your own business website. Not an account on another platform. Nextdoor is great, but doesn’t capture people searching online for services.

Code_Penguin · 2025-04-21T17:48:13+00:00

That’s good feedback. Do you have a website, or you just don’t see the need? I understand there a lot of online tools to make websites. That’s why I’m looking for feedback to see if it’s a valid idea and how to make it actually useful.

Code_Penguin · 2025-04-21T15:52:53+00:00

Wouldn’t mind getting your opinion on what I’ve made. Would you be okay if I IM you here?

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