How a Zero-Budget Website Became a Business Engine

When Whitte Sport approached me, they were an early-stage sports business with big ambitions but limited budget.

Instead of turning them away or delivering a templated solution, I proposed something different: I’d build their website in exchange for a share of the revenue it generated. The result? A website that became their primary customer acquisition engine, driving consistent traffic and turning visitors into loyal customers.

Challenge

Whitte Sport was an early-stage sporting brand with a genuine product and real customers but no digital presence and no budget to build one. Standard agency quotes were out of reach. Without a website, their growth was capped by word of mouth alone. They needed a professional online presence that could convert visitors into buyers but couldn’t afford to pay for it upfront.

Solution

I designed and built a complete, brand-aligned website under a revenue-share agreement, taking no upfront fee. The site was architected for conversion: clean product presentation, mobile-first, fast-loading, with a checkout experience that didn’t get in the way of a sale. Every design decision was made through the lens of a co-owner, not a vendor.

Outcome

The website launched and began driving consistent new traffic and customer acquisitions almost immediately. The business grew, the revenue share model worked for both parties, and Whitte Sport established a credible digital identity that matched the quality of their product. What started as an unconventional arrangement became proof that good design, fairly structured, benefits everyone.

  • Ongoing retainer-style partnership
  • Website + brand refresh shipped without cash outlay
  • Proof model for future revenue-share deals
Key Results
Starting Cost

$0

Apparel Sold

>10,000

New Leads

>100/month

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Client
Whitte Sport Sdn. Bhd.
Role
Consultant
Deliverables
July 2024 - July 2026
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