The Setback and a new start
Dropping out of high school was a big setback for me. At the time, my options felt pretty limited. I ended up working as a customer support agent for Deeper.Network, where I was introduced to WordPress. After a while, I decided to take a chance, quit my job, and try freelancing to build websites for local businesses.
The Challenges of Freelancing
For the past two years, I’ve helped small businesses build websites using no-code tools. It was exciting at first, but I quickly realized how tough it was—managing multiple hosting accounts, dealing with domain configurations, fixing plugin issues, and having websites break all the time. The constant client requests for updates drained me. As my workload grew, it became clear I couldn't keep up.
Identifying the Business Opportunity
Most of these small business owners didn’t have the technical or design skills needed to manage their websites. Things like adjusting padding, margins, or deciding what content to put on the site seemed overwhelming. I realized there was a business opportunity here.
The No-Code Website Builders Dilemma
No-code tools, while easy to use at first, weren’t really that intuitive for someone with no design or tech background. This left business owners relying on freelancers or agencies to keep their sites running—a luxury many couldn't afford.
The Idea This realization sparked the idea for Bizmo, a platform designed to bridge the gap. It aims to make it easier for small businesses to build and manage their websites without needing to be experts giving users the creative freedom with less learning.