reading though the Google article on Realitus, it occurs to me what a task we have set ourselves. Having returned from WordCamp UK and deciding to establish a dedicated WordPress proposition, I am now at that strange crossroads. So far we have a name, Realitus. We have a proposition, WordPress Consultancy.
We understand the value of that: WordPress is easier, better, lighter nicer, under continual development, flexible, more secure and so on, than anything else out there. WordPress was about blogging, but now it is about web and optimisation and communication and giving greater control to website owners. The cross fertilisation of this technology is, at core, its making.
The story of the post-it note is a good parallel. Someone at 3M was tryin to make a glue for a completely different purpose. the paper test swatches he made while doing this were used by the secretaries to make notes on documents because they could be removed …yadda yadda yadda the rest is history.
The story of WordPress is the same. It has emerged from a niche area of the web, blogging, but is about to become known for underpinning most websites in the world, in a way where everyone should win.
We realise that the subtlety is going to mean somewhere between nothing and complete confusion to many website owners out there. But we also know that people are beginning to realise that something is changing in the web landscape and many are wondering how to engage in that and what the benefits are going to be.
We are able to design and develop existing themes as well as create our own. We are able to translate the potency and potential of WordPress into English, through a business case and make it happen. We are part of the WordPress community. We are well connected with the best developers in the UK, with the the owners of WordPress and with the free and shared resources available through engaging with the WordPress Community.
But what now? We need a customer.
Stage 1. We need to get some of the right people into a room and talk to them about this.
Stage 2. Work with them to develop their Strategy.
Stage 3. Implement the solution.
I have a pen, a telephone and a piece of paper. Who the hell should I call to make this happen?
This sort of thing is what every entrepreneur faces. But well said.
Dave, I’ve tried leaving a message on the Realitus website but the verification form doesn’t like 10 - 5 being 5 for some reason.
So instead I’ll leave the message here…
Hi Dave, I’d appreciate some time and guesswork from you. I’m looking for someone who can give me a price for the following items of work:
a) debug a wordpress theme I’ve been using but I believe has a security issue - the website has been hacked 4 times in 31 days. I’ve taken the theme (Beautiful Sunrise) down and put something far more boring up temporarily.
b) install an upgrade to WP2.6.1 - I’ve tried three times and it isn’t working for me so I’ve had to step back.
c) not charge an arm and three legs for these services, the website doesn’t make any money, it’s just my hobby.
Cheers.