Web Development

From: sam@websolutionstoday.com [mailto:sam@websolutionstoday.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 5:23 PM
To: Nick Buick
Subject: WEB Development

Hi,

I am Sam, Manager – Online Marketing

To introduce, we are an Indian Web Design and Development firm and have over 6 years of experience. We have been partnering various digital agencies all over US, UK, Australia and Europe.

As you offer Web Design and Development Services to your clients may I propose an association between the two firms. In these tough times, where it is hard to maintain the top line, we can help share the bottom-line for you.

Our Primary Services includes:

• Web Design and Development
• SEO
• Ecommerce
• Web Copywriting
• Flash Designs
• Adwords

Do let me know if you are interested and I would be happy to share our Methodologies, past work details and client Testimonials.

I look forward to your mail.

Kinds Regards,
Sam
Marketing Manager
E-Mail: sam@websolutionstoday.com


From: Nick Buick
Sent: Thursday, 21 January 2010 9:16 AM
To: 'sam@websolutionstoday.com'
Subject: RE: WEB Development

Hey "Sam",

Thanks so much for contacting us. That's amazing that you guys specialise in Web Development. As a matter of fact, so do we! Small world isn't it?

Now, excuse my ignorance "Sam", but I'm a curious, why exactly are you contacting a web development company, offering services in web development? I'd hate to reveal any of my trade-secrets, but I find when *I* offer web development services to companies, I have more success with companies who aren't, themselves, web developers. I know, it sounds crazy, but it actually works. You should give it a go some time.

I’m also a little curious: don't you think it's rather arrogant as a citizen of an impoverished, 3rd-world toilet such as India, to be contacting educated, successful, 1st-world businesses offering to do their job for them? I mean, I wouldn't dream of calling your people up and offering to build call-centres, curry cooking classes, 7-11s. But perhaps I'm just more open-minded and culturally sensitive than you?

I was particularly impressed with your kind offer to allow us to "share our bottom line" with you. I'm not sure if you've ever studied business, “Sam”, but I believe the general objective is to maximize as much bottom line as possible - sharing the bottom line isn't typically smiled upon in capitalist circles. I read somewhere that India is one of the poorest countries on earth - with business strategies like yours “Sam”, it's little wonder.

I hope I've helped clarify a few things for you to get you on your way... remember, companies that *DONT* offer web development themselves, generally, offer greater demand, and NO ONE likes to share their bottom line. Particularly not with strangers who spam them from third-world countries.

All the best to you "Sam", have a great day, and remember, don't drink the water!

Kind Regards

Nick Buick
Web Developer