Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Websites Made Simple, "Nail the website design workflow and land new business" I'm talking you through the critical importance of streamlined processes for website development and effective client communication.

Discover practical strategies to structure your workdays, set clear boundaries, and manage client expectations to avoid common pitfalls like 'ghosting'.

We’ll discuss why having robust guidelines for your clients, including collecting essential content upfront, is crucial for success.

Whether you’re a website designer just starting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable tips to refine your workflow and elevate your web design business.

Learn how organisation and strong communication can enhance client satisfaction, save time, and set your projects up for success.

Want to optimise your website development process and take your web design business to the next level? Best click play then!

00:00 Website Designer Communication Issues

06:09 Copywriting Alternatives and Solutions

07:15 Website Design & SEO Course described

10:18 Website Design Setup Essentials

15:39 Effective Website Building Boundaries

17:44 "Collaborative Web Design Success"

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Squarespace
• Shopify
• WordPress
• Wix
• WeTransfer

Links referenced in this episode:

• courses.thisdemandinglife.com
• wetransfer.com

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Welcome to the very first episode of "Websites Made Simple"! I'm your host, Holly Christie.

If you followed my previous podcast, "Your Business Online Your Way," you'll know this tagline from my website, This Demanding Life.

After a long break, I am excited to be back, with a refreshed outlook and newfound motivation, thanks to some great advice I received over the summer.

In this introductory episode, I'll share my story of last year and explain why I decided to switch directions.

This podcast is now all about aiding fellow website developers with valuable insights and practical advice. Whether it's enhancing your marketing skills, avoiding common pitfalls, or learning industry best practices, I’ve got you covered.

Expect bite-sized, impactful episodes every couple of weeks that are designed to fit into your busy schedule.

You can find out more about me and access my resources at thisdemandinglife.com and courses.thisdemandinglife.com.

I'm here to help you thrive in your website development business, enabling you to do work you love and earn what you deserve.

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How do you feel when you see people claiming to make 6 & 7 figures online? 

Does it motivate you to be like them or does it leave you feeling a little bit less than? 

What if we told you that the 6 & 7 figure claims are just a tactic in an unregulated industry and what you’re being sold is a story rather than a reality? 

Does it still appeal to you now? 

In this co-hosted episode Holly and Amy break down the different marketing tactics used when making 6 & 7 figure claims. Why people are claiming it and what it’s doing to the end user. 

We break down how to spot when someone’s claims don’t quite measure up and what kind of coach you should be working with to help you discover your voice; not someone else’s. 

Are you ready to get a whole lot wiser to shoddy sales tactics and to learn who’s a good fit for you and who you’re best avoiding? 

Let’s get started….

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Marketing doesn't really work like that. As the old adage says: 'people buy from people' and being intentionally you has everything to do with it. 

In this episode I interview marketing guru, Gus Bhandal. With 20 + years of marketing experience in his repertoire Gus and I talk about the transition from print to digital marketing. How to merge the two, and how to choose the best Social Media platforms to suit your business and your audience. 

We also look at branding and how to really get your brand noticed, as well as delivering what people expect when you meet them in person. What language to include and when it's best to keep those sweary comments to yourself. 

Are you ready to improve your marketing and get noticed by your ideal clients? 

You can find Gus at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mguruuk/

and his website: https://www.themguru.co.uk/

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Remember to sign up for our blogging masterclass!

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Do you find that you only ever get so far in your business? 

That, no matter how successful you are, it’s always a little less success than you hoped for? 

Wanting to always be that little bit further along than you currently are? 

Most of us self-sabotage without even realising it. We have hopes and dreams for our businesses and they often stay just that… dreams. It can be demoralising not ever being able to pin point what’s really going wrong and how to turn it about. 

In this co-hosted episode with me and Amy Newlands, my business bestie, we take a deep dive to recognise the signs that we’re self sabotaging, why we do it (anyone interested in psychology is going to love this one) and how to stop it. We draw on personal experience and years of working with other, independent businesses. 

Are you looking to be more successful in your business? 

It’s time to recognise then ditch the behaviours that are keeping you stuck. 

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Do you feel happy in your business? 

You set up to be the one in control, but it feels like your business is controlling you?

Many of us setup our small businesses thinking of all the perks, the freedom, the flexibility that comes with entrepreneurship. What we don't think about - usually because we don't experience them until we're in it, are all the difficulties that entrepreneurship brings with it. 

Having ditched the 9 - 5, you now find yourself on the 24/7 and the clients seem to be calling all the shots. 

You can relax, I've got you. I promise this isn't exclusive to you. So many small business owners start to fall out of love with their businesses in the early days. 

In this episode I guide you through the common pitfalls of the small business owner, how to overcome them (as well as make sure they don't happen again) and how to structure your business so you fall back in love, and stay in love with it. 

Are you ready to be happy in your business? 

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Do you struggle with your online presence? 

Does it feel that, no matter what you do, whether it's on your website or Social Media, you're just not getting it right? 

If you feel like the online world is an uphill battle then this episode is the one for you! 

Many of us struggle to represent ourselves online. To have the shiny brand, the brilliant words, the flawless photos, to post every day, to update the website.... it's a LOT! 

What if it wasn't any of these things that determined your online success? What if, what makes your online profile successful is deeper rooted than that? 

In this episode I guide you to the core of what online success really is, how to achieve it (without having a breakdown!) and I share advice and tips on what to do, and what to avoid? 

Are you prepared to work smarter, rather than harder online? 

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Remember to sign up for our blogging masterclass!

Go to https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/masterclass

Blogging masterclass

Do you feel your prices aren’t quite right? 

You’ve followed the lead on what others’ in your industry are charging but you’re not getting the customers you want. 

Getting the price right for your services can be the difference between being full of clients or watching the tumbleweed pass by as your competitors seem to be getting all the business. 

The thing is with pricing, it’s not just about what you charge, it’s recognising who your ideal client is and what value your services add to their experience. 

In this episode we’ll delve into these points, as well as the ethics around pricing and how to add value and work with people who otherwise wouldn’t be in a position to engage your services. 

Are you ready to learn how to price your services so they’re irresistible to your ideal client?  

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Remember to sign up for our blogging masterclass!

Go to https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/masterclass

Blogging masterclass

The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely one. Finding your tribe and creating a community can make all the difference between continuing your journey successfully and having a negative experience. No one likes to feel they're alone.

John Espirian is an expert at creating communities, having created the Espresso plus community with hundreds of members, he talks to us about how he achieved it.

With bonus information of how to learn to navigate LinkedIn and about UpLift-Live, the first of its kind, LinkedIn-focused conference taking place on 21st March, this episode is a must for all entrepreneurs looking to build or grow their network.

You can look up UpLift Live here: https://uplift-live.com/

John’s LinkedIn services include 1-to-1 consultations and private training sessions for corporations and membership organisations.

You can find John here: https://espirian.co.uk/

and his LinkedIn profile here: https://linkedin.com/in/johnespirian/

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Remember to sign up for our blogging masterclass!

Go to https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/masterclass

Blogging masterclass

Are you looking to make money from your website? 

You have some ideas but you’re not sure what’s best for you.

Websites done well can be a great source of income. You can sell your products or services and there's so much more when it comes to making money from them. 

Whether you look at pay per click angles or you'd like a sponsor other methods that you hadn't thought of, this episode delves into the different ways you can sell from your website. The pros and cons of each and encourages you to consider the best ways that you can make money from your website, your way. 

Are you ready to start making money from your website? 

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Remember to sign up for our blogging masterclass!

Go to https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/masterclass

Blogging masterclass