Start & Run a Successful Web Design Business

Start your own web design business this week by following this step-by-step action course and make your goal a reality

4.50 (2693 reviews)
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Start & Run a Successful Web Design Business
25,152
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3 hours
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Mar 2024
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$109.99
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What you will learn

Be able to have your new web design business up and running by the end of this course by following the step-by-step action plan provided

Web Design business documents to download and use in your business (including proposal, contract, and more!)

Access to the instructor for any feedback, questions and assistance needed to make setting up your home web design business a reality

Learn how to find new web design customers, keep the ones you have and continually increase your income

Understand what to do to get clients to hire you over anyone else

Learn what (free) tools you can use to save your money while still providing a high quality service to your customers

Learn how to put together a web design portfolio quickly and easily if you don't already have one to get started

Understand the important sections of a web design proposal and contract - and download one provided that you can tweak and use for your business

Learn how to set-up your service so you can finish projects quickly, keep customers happy and ultimately make money faster

Why take this course?

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • This course has been completely updated recently!

  • Students of this course get access to our exclusive web design business Facebook group where we provide feedback and share tips and resources to help you start and grow your business.

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Learn what it takes to start your own web design business from home and start living life on your own terms.

If you've been thinking about working in web design, so you can do freelance work from home, or anywhere in the world, this course will give you all the tools you need to succeed.

  • Get a Piece of the $20 Billion Dollar Web Design Industry

  • Learn the 3 different ways to make money as a web designer

  • Choose a niche, so you can charge 'expert' rates

  • Develop your client roster and keep the projects flowing

  • Gain 11 techniques for upselling clients and boosting profits

  • Turn Your Hobby Into a Profitable Business.

  • Get advice from a professional and skip the new business learning curve.

It's easy to make mistakes when starting a new business, and this course is designed to save you time and money by minimizing those mistakes.

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"Pure Quality! Christine does a fantastic job in explaining what it takes to start your own web design business. Not only is the provided material of high value, but Christine goes above and beyond with offering additional assistance. If you have any questions, she is right there to help. I am more than satisfied with this course." - Vincent M Aceto

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As a bonus, this course will give many of the documents you'll need in your business including: contracts, proposals, questionnaires and more. You will also get access to an exclusive web design business Facebook group.

If you've got some web design know-how, this course will help you establish yourself as a professional, so you can work from home, or remotely from anywhere.

This course won't teach you how to code, but it will teach you how to launch, manage, and run a profitable web design business.

Content and Overview

After a brief introduction, you'll learn how to establish yourself in the web design industry by working within a particular niche, so you differentiate yourself from your competition.

Then, you'll get tips for building your portfolio, if you don't already have one or are looking to update yours. You'll even get ideas for what to name your business.

Lay the groundwork for your success by learning how to productize some of your offerings that you can reuse to save time. You'll learn to package your work and upsell clients.

Plus, you'll also get tips and tools to help you better manage your finances.

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"Excellent Course! A very comprehensive course on how to start a home web design business. Christine is a great trainer that will guide you along the way to achieve your objective in taking this course. Highly recommended!" - Vanda Chan

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Communication is critical to the success of your business, so you'll get strategies for communicating with clients, creating long-term relationships, and establishing expectations that will ensure your continued success.

You'll also learn the key strategies to finding ideal customers and how to keep them happy.

By the end of this course, you'll be prepared to launch your web design business from home or from anywhere in the world.

You'll walk away with the skills to be able to minimize the risk of starting a new business and employ tried and tested techniques to boost profits. Best of all, you'll be on the road to being your own boss.

Content

Home Web Design Business - Biggest Online Opportunity Today! Getting Started

What This Course Is (And Is Not)
The Instructor's Experience With Running a Home Web Design Business
Free Support From Me As You Set-Up Your Business: Let's Make This Happen!
Invitation to the Web Design & SEO Business Mastermind Group + Extra Resources

Getting Started With a Home Web Design Business

The Basic Skills You'll Need to Succeed With Your Home Web Design Business
Tools You'll Need (& How to Get Everything You Need for Free)
3 Different Methods for Making Money in This Business
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 1)

The Biggest Secret to Success: Establishing Your Expertise

Section Overview: Establishing Your Expertise
Do You Know Enough to Really Do This? Yes, You Do! This Will Surprise You!
To Niche or Not To Niche?
5 Ways to Find a Niche to Make the Most Money From Your Web Design Business
Real Examples of Web Design Companies Who Have Selected a Niche
How to Build a Portfolio Quickly & Easily If You Don't Already Have One
2 Tactics for Selecting Your Web Design Business Name
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 2)

Setting Yourself Up for Success: How to Do Things Once That You Can Reuse

Section Overview: Getting Set-Up
The Secrets to Establishing Prices & Creating Web Design Packages Customers Want
Designing a Website to a Customer's Taste and Not Your Own
Understanding the Work Involved With Each Site So You Can Finish Projects Fast
Creating a Web Design Proposal the Customer Can't Resist
Creating a Final Contract for Hassle Free Projects = More Money
The Best Tools for Tracking Your Business Finances
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 3)

The Secrets to Easy Customer Communication

Section Overview: Customer Communication
Establishing a Process that Will Help You Finish Projects Quickly = More Money
Establishing Expectations for Both Parties & Staying In Control of the Process
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 4)

How to Be Successful Long-Term: Completing the Project & Cashing In

Section Overview: Dealing With Clients
Handling Customer Requests Without Losing Your Mind
Customer Testing, Final Feedback and Approval - Finish Projects & Get Paid!
Training Customers on Their Website So You Can Concentrate On Making More Money
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 5)

The Secret to Keeping You and Your Customers Happy

Section Overview: Creating Happy Clients
The Secrets to Keeping Your Clients Happy (While Still Keeping Yourself Happy)
How to Establish Boundaries With Clients So Everyone Is Happy and Efficient
How to Handle Urgent, After Hours and Holiday Website Update Requests
11 Ways to Get Repeat Work and Referrals Without Asking - Keep Money Rolling In!
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 6)

How to Professionally Handle Client Complaints & Fire Bad Clients

What We're Going to Cover in Handling Client Complaints Like a Pro
The 6 Step Process for Handling Client Complaints (So You Can Keep Your Clients)
Identifying a Client Worth Firing & Why It's Important to Fire Some Clients
How to (Professionally) Fire Those Clients You Just Can't Stand

Finding Customers to Get Your Business Off The Ground

Section Overview: Establishing Your Expertise
Setting Up Your Website & 6 Elements It Must Have to Attract New Clients
Examples of Real Web Design Company Websites for You to Compare
13 Ways to Find New Web Design Customers So You Can Start Working Today
11 Ways to Upsell a Web Design Customer for Max Profits
12 Websites for Finding Freelance Web Design Work
Selling Ongoing Website Maintenance Plans to Your Customers
Complete These Action Steps to Start Setting Up Your Business Today (Section 7)

Legal Business & Banking Topics

Business Registration, Licenses & Insurance - What Do I Need?
Banking & Taxes - What Do I Need?
A Resource Checklist for Starting a Web Design Business

Selling Your Web Design and SEO Business

What We're Going to Cover in Selling Your Web Design and SEO Business
Why You May Want to Sell Your Home Web Design and SEO Business
Setting Up Your Business to Sell & What Potential Buyers Are Looking For
Is Your Business Set-Up To Sell? A Checklist - DOWNLOAD & USE
The Importance of Your Business Name When It Comes Time to Sell
Name Your Price - How to Know What Your Business is Worth
How to Sell Your Business & Where to Find Buyers

Sample Web Design Business Documents For You To Download & Use In Your Business

A Note About Using The Sample Documents in This Course
Sample Web Design Proposal - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE!
Sample Web Design Contract - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE!
Sample Web Design Contract (With Detailed Explanations on Each Section)
Example Web Design Packages - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE
Client Questionnaire / Website Planning Guide - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE!
Sample Prepaid Website Maintenance Agreement - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE!
Project Task List (example checklist with process) - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE!
5 Step Web Design & Development Process - DOWNLOAD, EDIT & USE!
Sample WordPress Training Manual for Clients - DOWNLOAD, TWEAK & USE
Sample Joomla Training Manual for Clients - DOWNLOAD, TWEAK & USE

Launching Your Web Design Business Today: Your Next Steps - Start Earning Money!

Let's Continue Learning Together...
Your Final Steps to Make Your Home Web Design Business a Reality - Get Started
Checklist: Action Steps for Setting Up Your Home Web Design Business - Download!

Bonus Resources & Information

Useful Tools & Resources I Recommend
Even More Helpful Resources for Your Business
Quick Tip: How to Find Out What WordPress Themes & Plugins a Website Uses
Options for Setting Up Hosting & Demo Sites for Clients​

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Our review

🌟 **Global Course Rating:** 4.50 **Recent Reviews Summary:** 🔹 **Pros:** - **Content & Delivery:** The course provides clear steps and well-structured information that serves as a solid foundation for both beginners and experienced individuals in the web agency field. It offers great direction on managing client expectations and includes practical tools like agreements and documentation (Reviews 1, 4, 8, 9, 12, 16, 19, 20). - **Knowledgeable Instructor:** The instructor is known for having deep knowledge in the field, confirming insights for professionals with extensive experience (Reviews 7, 22). - **Comprehensive Resources:** The abundance of resources provided within the course is impressive and is reported to be very helpful for starting out a web agency (Reviews 10, 14, 18, 26). - **Mindset Focus:** It sets the tone well for approaching different aspects of starting and running a business (Reviews 21, 30). - **Useful Information:** The course content is considered very useful for understanding how to communicate with clients and set expectations effectively (Reviews 5, 11, 24). - **Recommended:** Highly recommended by individuals who have found it to be a valuable resource in their professional journey (Reviews 11, 13, 29). 🔸 **Cons:** - **Surface-Level Topics:** Some users felt that the course touched on various topics but did not provide an in-depth analysis or strategic implementation details, particularly in marketing and lead generation (Reviews 23). - **Lack of Interactive Engagement:** There are complaints about the lack of response from the instructor to questions posed by students, as well as issues with joining the Facebook group and receiving email responses (Reviews 25, 28). - **Expectation vs. Content Mismatch:** A few reviews highlight a disconnect between what is offered in the course and the level of effort perceived in its creation, with some users feeling that the content is too basic or similar to free YouTube content provided by the instructor (Reviews 27). - **High Expectations:** Some users expected more advanced strategies or practical application beyond the basic advice given (Reviews 31). 📌 **General Observation:** The course appears to be well-received for its foundational value and the usefulness of the provided resources. However, some users have experienced a sense of disappointment due to the perceived lack of depth in certain areas and the expectation that the content would be more advanced or unique compared to what is freely available from the instructor's YouTube channel. It is recommended to review the free content before purchasing the course to determine if it aligns with your expectations and needs. **Overall Verdict:** This course is a valuable resource for those looking to start or improve their web agency, particularly for beginners seeking a comprehensive guide to the business aspects of web design. However, potential students should manage their expectations regarding the depth and uniqueness of content provided compared to free resources available from the instructor.

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