[thelist] Advice on Getting That First Client

I'm coming into this thread late, so forgive me if I am repeating
someone.

Try this:

Find a company who can send business to you and offer to do their site
for free (or almost free).  For example, graphic design, marketing, and
advertising firms all need web sites, and although some may do it
themselves, other's won't have a clue.   And -- they also have a list of
clients who also need web sites.

Casey