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Comment by borthwilson on 05/21/08 02:07 PM

How do you make money?

Comment by liv4ever76 on 05/21/08 02:10 PM

Through advertisements on the website from different vendors. Also, there will be a nominal charge for design services. Consultations are free. The design services will be very affordable - at least at the beginning. The idea is to get people to use this service instead of hiring a full time professional

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Advice given by inspector_wendy

05.22.08 | 06:22 PM

Hi,
I think it would probably be a good idea to take Extreme Home Makeover out of your title then, since it could probably be considered copyright infringement. I'm not sure.
Do you see what I mean? Like maybe it's only in your title to drive web traffic to your site? Even though I'm sure that's not what you meant, it could be misinterpreted that way, and people in the world can be cruel.

Take care,
Wendy

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05.21.08 | 09:53 AM

So, will people just be getting a consulting service? Or will they actually get a free home renovation from your service?
If it's just a consulting service, then I'd be really careful to make sure that your advertising isn't misleading. When I first read your idea, I thought it was about getting a home makeover for free, not just talking to your specialists for free. So that needs clarification. That's very important, because you can get onto thin ice pretty quickly.

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05.21.08 | 11:11 AM

Hi Wendy,
Yes, the consutation service will be for free, and the design sketch can be purchased for a VERY nominal fee. This is to give people the incentive to use our service over hiring a full time professional. The website will also make money through advertisements from different material vendors, so that will offset the cost of our free consultations & low design service fees

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Idea Description

Ever dreamed about getting a home makeover AND getting unparalleled expert advice? Now you can. Talk to one of our online design specialists for FREE and get your very own 3D animated design sketch of your new home or simple renovation for a nominal fee. Our specialists can help you with color, material selection and general design schemes for your venture - all with a focus on making your venture a reality. Browse online catalogues on our websites for FREE - everything from carpet, tile, drapery, you name it. Find specialized material for your home easily. Our specialists will guide you all the way and come up with a great design that utilizes materials & maximizes the value of YOUR budget.

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If I win $10K, I will rebuild my current website to include this new design consultation service as described above. SAVE $1000's OF DOLLARS over hiring a full time professional with our service. The new company website will be fully interactive between the client and our design specialists. Clients will have several options to talk to our specialists - either through direct web chat through our website (which may include face to face web chat) or through the web accessed telephone service. Also, the $10 K will go towards building the online material (carpet, tile, etc.) library and working out advertising deals with these merchants. Visit http://www.myspace.com/buildingdesigner.

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