@studiopoplat
Just got a text from my brother-in-law asking if I can help him build a website for his "business idea."
I didn't respond.
He texted again: "It wouldn't take you long, right? You're a computer guy."
I'm not a computer guy. I'm an IT Director. I manage infrastructure and people. I haven't built a website since 2009.
But even if I could do it in 20 minutes, I wouldn't.
Because if I build him a website, I'm now responsible for:
- Hosting issues
- Security updates
- "Can you just add this one feature?"
- "Why isn't it showing up on Google?"
- His business failing and somehow blaming the website
I texted back: "I don't do web development anymore, but I know a guy. His rate is $150/hour. Want me to connect you?"
I don't know a guy. But now the conversation is about money, not favors.
He replied: "Wow, that's expensive. I'll just use Wix."
Perfect. Problem solved. He could've used Wix all along.
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