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Web Development September 6, 2026 · 4 min read

I Tried Selling a Website to a Local Business at 12. Here's What Happened.

I'm 12 years old. I build websites and full-stack apps. And recently, I decided to test something...

I Tried Selling a Website to a Local Business at 12. Here's What Happened.

I noticed that a lot of local businesses have good services and good customer reviews, but their online presence isn't always great.

«What if I make a simple website demo and show them what their business could look like online?»

It was just a simple website that looked professional enough to make a business owner say:

I told them I was making simple, modern websites for local businesses and showed them my demo.

I thanked them and offered to make a free sample specifically for their business.

It had: A hero section CCTV/security services Why choose us A work/gallery section Contact information WhatsApp button Call button Mobile-friendly design

Make it easy for a potential customer to understand the business and contact them.

I'm testing whether I can turn something I love — coding — into something that can actually make money.

If you're also a beginner developer, don't be afraid to try something outside of tutorials.

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