Web designing has being a lucrative job ever since internet and electronic mailing system was introduced. The history of internet started with the development of electronic computers in the 1950s. The internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers in the western nations to share information. Computers in the 60s were large and immobile and in order to make use of information stored in any one computer, one had to either travel to the site of computer tapes sent through the conventional postal system. January 1, 1983, the history of internet metamorphosed, a new communication protocol was established. This protocol is known as the Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
The first attempt at introducing Internet in Nigeria was made by UNESCO sponsored RINAF project in 1995. At one of the several workshops that were held to propagate the idea of Internet, the Nigeria Internet Group (NIG) was formed as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the primary aim of promoting Internet in Nigeria. The internet became a reality in Nigeria in the late 90’s. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) was the first university in Nigeria to acquire its own Vsat.
Around early 2000’s, the Internet and electronic mailing system became popular in Nigeria, mostly among Students, government agencies and private organizations. The introduction of electronic registration incepted among tertiary Institutions, government examination agencies like WAEC, NECO, and the likes. Back then, experts who were regarded as “Web Gurus” were hired from the developed nations to handle the installations and web design to enable the internet system to work. However, it was to our Nation detriment because these so called experts exploited us by billing us exorbitantly.
In order to break the jinx of importing experts to design our websites, several indigenous companies, freelancers emerged, among the best was “Ebrand Promotion” which is located at FCT, Abuja. These people create website for Schools, Churches, NGOs, Government Agencies, SMEs, among others. High quality, international standard websites are now achievable locally by web design experts like Ebrand Promotion. In order to make money and successful like Ebrand promotion, there are various steps and procedures you have to follow as a professional web designer.
Firstly, you can get web design jobs through forums, Vconnect and other corporate social network like linkedin. As an upcoming unpopular web designer, you need to associate yourself these platforms as they are very popular in Nigeria and many people look for professionals in the web design industry. If your profile is well set and you are active you can get between 4-10 jobs monthly.
Secondly, you have to refer others to good products and services. As a web designer you can refer your clients to purchase additional products or services. How to make money through this tip is affiliate program, some companies pay you upto $500 if you link a buyer to their product. Example of companies that pay that much include Web security companies, Hosting companies, etc.
Furthermore, web designers can also make money in Nigeria by becoming an IT consultant for companies, mange website for multiple companies, etc.
Conclusively, you can be as successful as Ebrand Promotion if you have the zeal and the enthusiasm to utilize the aforementioned steps. Currently, Ebrand Promotion boast of the best and most experienced team of professional website designers and web developers in Nigeria. This is why they build websites that are not only beautiful but also search engine friendly. They really, understand the fundamentals of web development. Ebrand Promotion is located at Suit B57, EFAB Mall, Area 11, Garki District, FCT Abuja, Nigeria (+2348105882416).
Have a question about your web design project? Call E-Brand Promotion and our web development team will help you every step of the way from conceptualizing the idea to design and full implementation.
CALL NOW! +2348105882416, or email sales@ebrandpromotion.com