want to swap?
do not buy but swap
- It’s one of the oldest forms of trade, used long before money was invented.
- It requires a “double coincidence of wants” — meaning both people must want what the other has.
- Bartering can happen between individuals, businesses, or even countries.
- In modern times, some people still barter through online platforms, local markets, or business exchange networks.
examples
Local Business Exchange
A web designer creates a website for a café, and in return, the café provides free coffee and meals for six months.
Service Swap with Photographer
The designer builds a portfolio site for a photographer,
and the photographer provides professional headshots or product photos for the designer’s website.
Collaboration with Marketing Expert
The designer offers website redesign for a small marketing agency,
and the agency helps the designer with social media ads and promotion.
Trade with Airbnb Host or Resort
The designer improves the booking website for a guesthouse, and receives free stays or vacation vouchers in return.
Bartering is the oldest form of doing business. Bartering (Latin "compensatio" and English "bartering") is being rediscovered and used more often. In my opinion, a great thing that should be given much more attention again in this day and age.
If you yourself would also like to offer a barter deal in relation to our services, then contact me. We will certainly find a solution.