My Struggle With Web Developers
A few folks have asked why I'm always picking on the web development crowd. Well, I may pierce hard at times, but there's a few things to mention.
- When I began this gig almost two years ago, the first people I approached were web developers. I shared with them the benefits for their customers. I pleaded with them to get up-to-speed. I offered free workshops so I could share knowledge and ideas.
- The one thing my business is sorely lacking is a web developer who embraces blogging as a potential tool for building business. I need them - the Iowa Business community needs them - to catch up.
- Here in Iowa, we're at the same place we were almost two years ago. Are we waiting for Missouri to show us how?
I think I'm borrowing from Seth Godin on this story, but I see many (not all) web developers in this position
There used to be trucking companies that delivered ice. Then refrigerators came along. The trucking companies held on as long as they could, but then sold their trucks and went out of business. Why didn't they just start delivering refrigerators?
I'm not in competition with web developers. They can be the surgeon, I'll be available to assist (if necessary). However, until they come to grips that things have changed (again) - I'll continue shooting straight.
Am I an enemy because I tell a truth?
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