It’s been a very hard year
10 days ago
- #ethical-business
- #web-development
- #bootstrapping
- The author's company, Set Studio/Piccalilli, is bootstrapped and has faced a very hard year due to economic challenges, political instability, and a cost of living crisis.
- Set Studio refuses to work on AI-related product marketing for moral reasons, despite most inquiries being for such projects.
- The company excels in creating functional websites and design systems, and shares knowledge via free content on Piccalilli, supported by premium courses.
- The Black Friday period is crucial for the company's revenue, but this year's performance has been disappointing so far.
- A community funding model was attempted but failed due to lack of financial support, leading to its discontinuation.
- The author requests support through purchasing Black Friday deals, sharing courses and the studio with networks, and hiring Set Studio for projects.
- Set Studio prides itself on fair pricing, high-quality work, and ethical practices, differentiating itself from other agencies.
- The author is also offering CSS and front-end consulting services starting in the new year.
- Transparency and honesty are emphasized as key values, and the author encourages sharing the post to help generate leads.