Creating a website 34.2 ->55

[compass]

Hi, I'm in the process of researching to create a website for my poetry & editing work--something I should probably have done years ago, as I've been a copy editor for almost 30 years, and have a couple of poetry books published. I could blame it on procrastination, but really finding the courage is the real reason for the delay. So I've been researching the websites of other poets & editors this week, and even reached out to a friend who's offered to help me build a website (which they do for a living).

I asked the IC for guidance on creating the website and got 34.2->55: Great Vigour's Abundance. I know it's a good reading, indicating I'm on the right track, but I suddenly felt overwhelmed and scared by the whole project. And in many ways intuitively that's telling me I need to do this.

What has been your experience with 34.2? Did you feel overwhelmed by the energy of it?

Peace,
Compass

 

[Skywatcher]

Hello!
I think in short, this hexagram asks to show your determination in uncharted territory, and there's a positive outcome.

I see this hex as something much bigger that you can handle. In the face of any mistake, you may feel that your chances of success will decrease.
However...
Line 2 is beneficial, as is Hexagram 55.
Line 2 says it won't be that easy, because you might struggle and there will be times when you doubt you will get it and feel a little helpless. But insisting is beneficial.

Ps.: I'm a programmer. Building a website is not difficult. You only need a domain and hosting. Website installation is done automatically with tools, and you can find tutorials at the hosting company yourself if you don't get help from your friends.
And as for the website layout, there are several ready-made, easily customizable templates available for purchase.

Good lucky!

 

[compass]

Thanks, Skywatcher, for the encouragement and advice--it's really helped.

My friend proved to be very busy, so these past 2 weeks I ended up building the website myself. And you're right: the website host provided plenty of templates to choose from and tools & videos to make the page-building easier. It went live earlier this week and I'm quite proud of what I've done.

The authors of books I've edited have happily provided endorsements for me to feature, and have asked that I edit their new books. Also even though my poetry books page has had over 100 hits, no one has bought any copies.

However, that's quite alright, because instead I've been asked to write a blurb for another poet's book as well as to judge a poetry competition. I won't sneeze at that.

 

[Skywatcher]

Thanks, Skywatcher, for the encouragement and advice--it's really helped.

My friend proved to be very busy, so these past 2 weeks I ended up building the website myself. And you're right: the website host provided plenty of templates to choose from and tools & videos to make the page-building easier. It went live earlier this week and I'm quite proud of what I've done.

The authors of books I've edited have happily provided endorsements for me to feature, and have asked that I edit their new books. Also even though my poetry books page has had over 100 hits, no one has bought any copies.

However, that's quite alright, because instead I've been asked to write a blurb for another poet's book as well as to judge a poetry competition. I won't sneeze at that.

I am glad to know that, Compass!

I hope you make good sales. Try to create a different marketing strategy to improve your conversion rate

This I Ching cast was quite accurate