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

2. what this talk covers
using open source
&
making a living out of it

3. what this talk does NOT cover
becoming flthy rich
let's keep something to ourselves :)

4. let's get started

5. there are
2
open source
business channels
in Joomla!

6. developing
Joomla! websites
developing
Joomla! extensions
...or both

7. steps applying to both cases...

8. step 1
decide what you
want & can do
establish a working philosophy

9. step 2
engage into open source

10. open source = community

11. step 3
gain exposure
contribute back
use social media
as your marketing tools
participate in events

12. steps applying to
extension development...

13. step 1
identify
real needs & upcoming trends
do not re-invent the wheel
(unless it's damn better!)

14. step 2
establish your own
sub-community

15. step 3
engage your users

16. step 4
don't be frightened
of criticism
(remain calm & act like a professional)

17. step 5
adapt & innovate
...and don't fade away

18. steps applying to
web development...

19. step 1
Using Joomla!?
Spread the word!

20. step 2
establish your reputation
as an open source specialist

21. thank you
and good luck!