This is a throw away account, in case I end up working with someone that reads this post.

I’ve been lurking on this community with my main account for a few months now. I have ideas on what I’d like to self-host but between my ADHD, perfectionism, and anxiety, I’m frozen.

I need help selecting and implementing an initial set up. I’m not an IT professional but I’m a reasonably advanced user, so I’m confident I can do the setup work and ongoing management myself. I just need someone to:

  1. Discuss the big picture of what’s involved in self-hosting and help fill in gaps in my understanding;
  2. Help me decide on the best initial setup for my needs and skill level;
  3. Hold my hand during the setup phase and make sure I’m not doing anything stupid;
  4. Ideally be available long term for the occassional question.

I’m willing to pay a fair hourly rate for this assistance. If someone in this community is interested, please dm me. You might want to use a throw away for that too, assuming this work can’t be done anonymously.

Alternatively, any suggestions for good websites to find a consultant, and what skills I should be looking for, would also be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for reading. Wishing you all the best for 2026.

Edit: I appreciate all the offers for free help on this forum.

I perhaps didn’t explain well enough that what I really need is a knowledgeable coach, who can get me moving and provide guidance. I bought the Official Pi-hole Raspberry Pi 4 Kit a few months ago and it’s still sitting on my desk gathering dust. Embarrassing but true.

  • wltr@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    7 hours ago

    Yes! I literally wrote the guy (or gal) the same thing personally, before reading any comments. Keeping a journal helps so so much! Start a blog if you can, I only started it in 2025 (having some random notes here and there before that), and it’s so so so rewarding!

    Also, GPTs help a lot, especially when you’re able to verify the outputs. It’s somewhat challenging, to understand it’s lying, if you’re new to the topic, but I noticed it’s quite good at the simple questions, especially tech ones.

    I’ve got an impression that rather a friend than a consultant is needed. Unfortunately, I’ve got none when I needed them so much. But I think I can be someone’s friend, so feel free to ping.