{"id":1998,"date":"2025-02-14T13:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T13:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addedattitudeclothing.co.uk\/?p=1998"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:35:34","slug":"the-journey-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addedattitudeclothing.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/02\/14\/the-journey-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"The Journey So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Journey so far<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>

My first website was a complete disaster, I thought it was quite good considering I knew nothing about how to create one , but no one else seemed to agree with me. I tried building it myself with a a website builder on Hostinger, and borrowed some money from my lovely In-laws to hire a company to help with the SEO. But nothing helped, no sales, no contact from potential customers. A agonising year went by, I gave up.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

2024, was the year I really had to try and get a complete new start on this and decided that looking for someone who could possibly help, and hopefully not be out of my price range which my In-laws had once again stepped up to the plate to try and help.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

This is where I found “My Hero”, a gentleman from the valleys. Smart Website Designers. I sent them a email outlining what I was trying to do, what I wanted to accomplish and why. Not long after that, I got a call from Ian. Ian had read about the life my family and I were going through on a day to day basis, and something happened that I would never had thought was possible. Not only did Ian say he would help me build a brand on a website and social media, but he would actually go even further and mentor me. He was willing to take time out of his life, to help my family and I.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

About Ian<\/h2>

Ian’s life and family story is not mine to tell, but I will say that over the times we have been on zoom calls etc., we have learnt more about each other and of course our families. Sometimes, it takes a person who has been or is in a similar situation to actually understand what others could be going through, and Ian has this. A lovely Wife and daughter who have not been dealt the best of hands, but as a team, they get through life like my family and I.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

So, I have a website now that looks great, and this guy who does not wear a disguise or cap, is mentoring me as and when he can. This is just a small way I can try and show my appreciation to him and is family. Thank You Ian, and I hope that you and yours are helped by a stranger like I was, that can show you that there are not just horrible people out there, but also, some that if they can, are able to help you somehow.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Thank you buddy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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