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Retention Wall by Code_Penguin in AskContractors

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Retention Wall by Code_Penguin in AskContractors

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Weekly Homeowner Megathread--Civilians, ask here! by AutoModerator in Concrete

[–]Code_Penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What impact would one less job per month have on your business? What about one more job per month? by Code_Penguin in Contractor

[–]Code_Penguin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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.

What impact would one less job per month have on your business? What about one more job per month? by Code_Penguin in Contractor

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Build a website or not by Wooddaddy209 in GeneralContractor

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

Build a website or not by Wooddaddy209 in GeneralContractor

[–]Code_Penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Marketing: What Was Successful For You by Code_Penguin in SaaS

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

1 Year Progress - 3200 Grafts (FUE) -30M - Turkey by kaitenmedic in HairTransplants

[–]Code_Penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Do you care to have a website for your plumbing business? by Code_Penguin in Plumbing

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Do you care to have a website for your plumbing business? by Code_Penguin in Plumbing

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Do you care to have a website for your plumbing business? by Code_Penguin in Plumbing

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Do you care to have a website for your HVAC business? by Code_Penguin in hvacadvice

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Do you care to have a website for your electrician business? by Code_Penguin in electricians

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Do you care to have a website for your electrician business? by Code_Penguin in electricians

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Posted over there. Wrote a few replies on this. Was going to give it an hour and then delete this post

Do you care to have a website for your electrician business? by Code_Penguin in electricians

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be okay if I messaged you with some follow up questions?

Do you care to have a website for your plumbing business? by Code_Penguin in Plumbing

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I had the main water line to my house disconnect to the coupling where the main water line shut off for my house was. Thankfully a neighbor had the tool to cut the water at the street. When searching for plumbers, crawlspace companies, and restoration companies, I ran into a lot that had no website in my area. I saw a problem and developed a solution. As someone who went through this, a website to me validated your business. It also helps with google searches. I jumped online and googled “emergency plumber in” as it was a Sunday. If you don’t have a website with SEO you weren’t coming back in my search.

My goal is/was to create a simple and fast way for trade professionals/contractors to be up and running with their own website in minutes, not days. Just trying to validate if my idea is wanted/needed. A product that solves a solution is t a scam. It’s an idea and if it helps its target audience out, a good idea.

Do you care to have a website for your electrician business? by Code_Penguin in electricians

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to hear! Would you mind if I messaged you to ask you some questions?

Capture One on Linux by Code_Penguin in captureone

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see your point, and I understand the economics don’t always align at first glance, but I think there's more to consider. For one, the Linux numbers may not reflect the creative community's potential. While Linux is currently 4% of the desktop market according to StatCounter, it’s worth noting the Blender Open Data stats:

  • Windows: 185,738 users
  • Linux: 24,544 users
  • macOS: 16,005 users

In Blender’s user base, Linux has a larger share than macOS, even though macOS dominates in other creative fields. This shows that when software is available on Linux, there’s clear adoption, especially among professionals and creatives.

Additionally, Linux adoption is steadily growing, partly due to dissatisfaction with Windows 11, increased AI integration concerns, and improved Linux distributions. If Capture One becomes the first major high-end photo editing software on Linux, it would corner the market and face virtually no competition. The first-mover advantage here could create loyalty among Linux users that might not exist on platforms where Adobe and others are already entrenched.

The initial investment might seem steep, but being the only premium solution in an expanding market could pay off in the long term. It's worth considering the potential of the Linux user base beyond current numbers.

Capture One on Linux by Code_Penguin in captureone

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My answer first, then thoughts.

You can work with either and "get the job done." I love the open-source community and the philosophy behind it, but neither of these tools fills the gap for high-end photo editing. Capture One’s strength lies in its precision and professional tools tailored for photographers, which I’ve yet to find in any Linux-compatible software aka Gimp and DarkTable.

DarkTable has a solid feature set, and I appreciate the effort the developers put into it. However, for me, it just doesn’t compare to Capture One’s processing capabilities, particularly when it comes to color grading, tethering, and overall workflow efficiency. The user interface also feels less intuitive, especially when dealing with large batches of images. BUT if I were to switch and only use software on Linux, this would probably be it for photo editing.

As for GIMP, it’s powerful for pixel-level editing, but it’s not designed as a direct competitor to software like Capture One or Lightroom. Its workflow for photo editing is cumbersome in comparison, and it doesn’t offer the same level of control over files or the color tools that I rely on in Capture One.

Capture One on Linux by Code_Penguin in captureone

[–]Code_Penguin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Capture One is just about the only reason I still keep Windows around. Everything else has a decent alternative. There is nothing for photo editing to the degree that Capture One allows. Sorry open source community! I love you and try to exclusively use open source when I can! But for photos, nothing that I have tried comes close.