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Web sites by Childminders

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kcemum · 06/06/2005 11:00

As my business is a little slow at the moment i.e No enquiries since the beginning of the year,
I am considering setting up a website. I was wondering if any childminders have had any enquiries as a direct result of parents visiting their websites and also the costs and time involved in setting up the website. I have virtually exhausted all other avenues of advertising and this is the only way I can think of for drumming up more trade.

Jxx

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HellyBelly · 06/06/2005 12:43

Well I've always been really into computers and ever since leaving my job when I was pregnant, I've wanted to get into web design. I decided to try and have a go myself using Microsoft Frontpage. Depends on how much patience you have with these things! I've learnt a lot from doing this and have just booked myself a course for proper web design!

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kcemum · 06/06/2005 12:38

Feelingold,Thanks for your advice, I will suggest about the website and see how it goes. I do tend to see the other childminders at school etc but at the moment there seems to be more childminders than mindees and new minders setting up al the time, still I'm told the work is out there I just can't bl**dy find it!!

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feelingold · 06/06/2005 12:28

Kcemum- could you not suggest a meet-up occasionally at another time at a local play area or park so that you still see them sometimes.
Why not suggest the idea of a website to them and if it goes ahead let your local newspaper cover the story including the website address which you would all be on and then you would all get an equal bite at the cherry.
Good luck.

RTKangaMummy · 06/06/2005 12:24
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kcemum · 06/06/2005 12:24

Hellybelly, have looked at your site it's brill!

Excuse this for being a thick question but where do you even start to do a website? Can navigate the internet but thats about it.

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HellyBelly · 06/06/2005 12:23

Glad you were amused and liked my site - not bad for first attempt eh!!

Yes Aaron is gorgeous - stinks at the mo tho as needs nappy change - best go do!

RTKangaMummy · 06/06/2005 12:19

pmsl @ your link

DEFFO BRILL site Aaron is georgeous

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kcemum · 06/06/2005 12:18

Feelingold, I am already a member of our local childminding group - We don't have a website but do advertise in local papers etc, any enquiries are directed to the chairperson who gives out our numbers , the only problem with this is that I can't go very often as my daughter tends to be poorly frequently and also the baby that I look after is usually asleep at the time of the meetings and if she is woken up before she's ready to she is evil..so due to my infrequent visits I'm understandably way down on list as other minders tend to forget that I excist!!

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HellyBelly · 06/06/2005 12:00

Might help if I gave the the right link eh! link

HellyBelly · 06/06/2005 11:59

Hi. I am a newly registered childminder and only got my certificate last week. I've already had 2 calls from people in my village who have seen my website and wanted to meet me. I haven't even put my posters up yet, just links on free sites directing people to my website.

It's not really fancy or anything as I did it myself and have never been on a course. I now plan on training to be a professional web designer on the side as I really enjoyed doing it. The cheapest quote I got for a basic 3-5 page site was £300. I only plan on charging £100.

Anyway, I highly recommend getting a site as some people are more likely to contact you if they have seen a lot of information first.

If you would like to have a look at my website, please click this

Good luck with everything!

feelingold · 06/06/2005 11:55

We have a website as a group of local childminders. We publicised its launch in the local newspaper with a photo of us and as small write up and it contains basic details of us all individually (eg contact details, which schools we pick up from and as small statement about ourselves). This was done by one of the other cminders husbands as he works with computers so he knows what to do. We also meet up weekly for a coffee and play session.
Could you possibly get involved with a local group to do something similar then at least if you have to pay it could be split. Contact your development officer to see if she knows of any groups or if she would be willing to help set one up if you are interested.

cod · 06/06/2005 11:03

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kcemum · 06/06/2005 11:02

Cyikey cod, that was quick! Do you have a link for alibubbles?

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