building a successfulopen source
business modelFotis Evangelou (JoomlaWorks)
Joomla!Days Netherlands 2010
using open source&
making a living out of it
what this talk covers
becoming flthy richlet's keep something to ourselves :)
what this talk does NOT cover
let's get started
there are2
open sourcebusiness channels
in Joomla!
developingJoomla! websites
developingJoomla! extensions
...or both
steps applying to both cases...
decide what youwant & can do
establish a working philosophy
step 1
engage into open source
step 2
open source = community
gain exposurecontribute backuse social media
as your marketing tools
participate in events
step 3
steps applying toextension development...
step 1
identifyreal needs & upcoming trends
do not re-invent the wheel(unless it's damn better!)
establish your ownsub-community
step 2
engage your users
step 3
don't be frightenedof criticism
(remain calm & act like a professional)
step 4
adapt & innovate...and don't fade away
step 5
steps applying toweb development...
Using Joomla!?
Spread the word!
step 1
establish your reputationas an open source specialist
step 2
thank youand good luck!