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building a successful open source business model Fotis Evangelou (JoomlaWorks) Joomla!Days Netherlands 2010

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building a successfulopen source

business modelFotis Evangelou (JoomlaWorks)

Joomla!Days Netherlands 2010

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using open source&

making a living out of it

what this talk covers

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becoming flthy richlet's keep something to ourselves :)

what this talk does NOT cover

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let's get started

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there are2

open sourcebusiness channels

in Joomla!

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developingJoomla! websites

developingJoomla! extensions

...or both

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steps applying to both cases...

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decide what youwant & can do

establish a working philosophy

step 1

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engage into open source

step 2

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open source = community

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gain exposurecontribute backuse social media

as your marketing tools

participate in events

step 3

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steps applying toextension development...

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step 1

identifyreal needs & upcoming trends

do not re-invent the wheel(unless it's damn better!)

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establish your ownsub-community

step 2

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engage your users

step 3

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don't be frightenedof criticism

(remain calm & act like a professional)

step 4

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adapt & innovate...and don't fade away

step 5

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steps applying toweb development...

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Using Joomla!?

Spread the word!

step 1

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establish your reputationas an open source specialist

step 2

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thank youand good luck!