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I recently had a private coaching session with my friend Jason Gracia, founder of Swyft Sites, who's interested in starting a podcast but isn't sure of the best strategy to take.Jason has kindly allowed me to share it with you!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/380

Having a ton of maintenance plan clients is awesome - especially for the recurring revenue. But with ongoing support clients come with ongoing support requests.Managing this with a dozen or so clients is pretty easy. And as we all know – not all clients ping you every month with requests. But once you get to 30, 40, 50, 100 + maintenance plan clients, you've got to have a system for support.That's why I'm pumped to share this chat I had with Phil Storey, founder and CEO of Glow. This one is interesting because, not only did Phil have some solid advice for handling support requests but it was also a chance for me to learn more about his platform.I've been using ManageWP since 2016 and while it's still my preferred tool for managing multiple WordPress sites, you can't link in non-WordPress sites and there's no native support ticketing system.That's one of the big value-props of Glow as you can add non-WP sites and their big differentiator in the market is the native support ticketing system.We dig into all of that and more!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/378

Subscriber-only episodeDo you remember your first year in business as a web designer? Are you there now?One thing is common for all of us in the first year…it's a rollercoaster of highs and lows, ups and downs, incredible days and perhaps dreadful days. But if you can survive that first year, chances are you're going to make it.I'm so excited to bring onto the podcast Megan Fletcher who just crossed her first year official year in business and at the same time, had her biggest revenue month to date pulling in over 8k!She's now got her sights set on a 6-figure business and has an incredible foundation to get there in year 2.In this chat, she shares all her lessons learned (both good and bad) from the first year of her business and most importantly, how she weathered a couple storms and got through the tough times.As a member of my community Web Designer Pro, I have to say these success stories are some of my favorites because I often see all the challenges, hardships and coach members when they're in the thick of it…but I know there's always a brighter future right ahead if they just stick with it!! And that's exactly what Megan has done.Enjoy!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/377Big thanks to the sponsors for our upcoming Web Designer Pro CON 2025 event! We couldn't make such a top-notch event for my community without their support

Web designers do a lot more than just web design…It's not uncommon for us to be graphic and brand designers, photographers, strategists, copywriters, etc…So, should we call ourselves more than just a web designer?Award winning branding and design studio founder Jacob Cass, who's worked with Disney, Nintendo and Jerry Seinfeld, has done it all and has some invaluable experience and perspective to share when it comes to how web designers can position themselves nowadays.One of the many things I learned from talking with Jacob is – if you position yourself in a way that's right for you, you'll watch your revenue climb, you'll attract better clients and enjoy your work more.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/376

There's nothing better than talking to a web designer who's enjoying their work, loving their clients, making good money and who's just all around thriving. And that's why I'm pumped to share this recent convo I had with Kristin Adkins of Crash Design Co who's found a suite niche by becoming the trusted “web designer for speakers”Kristin was on the podcast (ep 143) when she had just gone full time and I thought it was a good time to catch up because now, 5 years later, she's grown her business, nailed her niche and continues to love every minute of it. A lot of web designers get burned out, take too much on or have goals that lead to stress and growth pains but Kristin's done it right by building a business around her lifestyle goals and mid-west pace.This was a hard one to title because we get into everything from:NichingScaling/hiringBuilding a referral networkRaising ratesSticking with Elementor (and not having shiny object syndrome)The value of sending clients “website launch packs”And so much more. But it's all the things that have led to her having an amazing first 5 years so that's what we get into in this one.P.S. Wouldn't it be cool to see her website launch pack examples and process? Kristin will be doing a special guest training inside Web Designer Pro™ this summer so jump on in to connect with her!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/375

The social media video and reel game is a hard one to play (and win) when it comes to landing clients. Every platform is beyond saturated, the competition is only growing and unless you're getting quality leads fairly quick, it can be difficult to stick with.But as Roberto Blake has recently been quoted in saying:”While there may be saturation in a market, there's not a saturation of “quality.”This could not be more timely for you if you're wanting to market your web design business with videos and reels. And there may be no better example of this than my guest in this chat, Blaze Smith Blaze, who at a very young age, started getting clients immediately through Instagram and TikTok reels. Many of them with big brand CEO's, founders and marketing directors.We get into his process from planning, to recording, to the proven strategies and blueprints he follows for all his videos which have not only brought in quality leads, but have also built up his social media following to tens of thousands in a matter of months.If you're wondering how to stand out and get clients with reels, here ya go.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/374

Ok web designer – tell me if this sounds familiar…You sign on a new client for a website project!But then, they send you their atrocious logo…Now what?Do you design the website based on their terrible logo/existing brand?Do you try to upsell an unexpected logo/brand package?Do you pause the website project and tell them to hire a new logo designer first?This is a very common challenge for web designers but there is a solution!Repeat guest and branding expert Jamie Starcevich has really dialed in a nifty solution for this situation which is, in short, to offer a “Light Branding Package.” In this chat, we get into all the details of how to offer it, what constraints to put on it, how much to charge for it and more!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/373

They say business is like a roller coaster…ups and downs and highs and lows…and “they” couldn't be more right.My guest in this chat, friend of the podcast, king of the Subscription Web Design model and founding member of Web Designer Pro Steve Schramm can also confirm.Recently, he shared a thoughtful, transparent and inspirational post in Pro about how he rebounded from a tough situation when he had over 6k+ in MRR drop within one week.At the same time, he also landed one of his biggest contracts to date…the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship truly are comical sometimes.But most importantly, we get into exactly WHAT he did when he had the week of 6k down and HOW he began to rebound quickly.Enjoy.Enjoy this chat and enjoy the ride of being a web design entrepreneur baby!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/372When you join Web Designer Pro™ (on any tier) you'll get instant access to the new private audio course feeds for:Web Design Business CourseMaintenance Plan CourseScale Your Way CourseJoin Web Designer Pro™ and enjoy instant access to these courses in audio format along with the full courses inside Pro!

Web designers often have similar dreams…Build a sustainable, freedom-based, lifestyle business.Build a healthy, awesome client base.Grow Monthly Recurring Revenue month after month.Do it all while enjoying the journey.My guest in this podcast episode has achieved all of this and more which is why I'm excited to share my conversation with Web Designer Pro™ member Cami MacNamara who's been a professional WordPress web designer since 2002 and has grown her maintenance plan to over 200 sites!We dive into mainly how she sells her maintenance plan and the automations she has in place to continue to run it at that level still as a happy solopreneur. We also get into how she has built her client base, gets referrals and her views on WordPress and where it is in the market today versus when she started using it over two decades ago.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/371When you join Web Designer Pro™ (on any tier) you'll get instant access to the new private audio course feeds for:Web Design Business CourseMaintenance Plan CourseScale Your Way CourseJoin Web Designer Pro™ and enjoy instant access to these courses in audio format along with the full courses inside Pro!

If you're nervous, anxious, jittery or just plain distraught before sales calls or meetings…you're not alone. I honestly can't believe this isn't talked about more. After all – you pour your heart and soul into building awesome websites and refining your craft but in order to get paid for that hard work…you gotta sell!Luckily, there are many things you can do to build confidence and calm before a sales meeting. And that's what we're diving into today.I'm pumped to be joined by voiceover professional John Melley who – if you've listened to Pat Flynn's “Smart Passive Income” podcast – you already know…he's the guy who's intro'd Pat and done his fun facts for years.Needless to say, I've been listening to John in this form for years. Always wondering…”Is that his real voice?”You'll find that out in this wide-ranging convo about:Calming nerves before sales meetingsHow to speak and present clearly and confidentlyHow to physically change your state if you're nervousHow to save your voice when you talk a lotPosture tips while workingAnd a whole lot more.P.S. Be sure to check out his book The Voiceover Athlete (don't worry, it's for web designers too!)Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/370When you join Web Designer Pro™ (on any tier) you'll get instant access to the new private audio course feeds for:Web Design Business CourseMaintenance Plan CourseScale Your Way CourseJoin Web Designer Pro™ and enjoy instant access to these courses in audio format along with the full courses inside Pro!

Trusting your gut…it usually pays off, maybe not on the books, but personally.But following your intuition is not always easy. Especially if sales are down, confidence is low, etc. You may have no idea where your intuition is leading you.So to help with this topic, I'm here to share my recent convo with business coach and mentor Alyssa Williamson who has some SOLID advice and principles for leading your business through intuition and following what works for you.As someone who faced burnout and learned the dangers of NOT following her intuition, Alyssa is a real-world example of how to live this first hand.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/369When you join Web Designer Pro™ (on any tier) you'll get instant access to the new private audio course feeds for:Web Design Business CourseMaintenance Plan CourseScale Your Way CourseJoin Web Designer Pro™ and enjoy instant access to these courses in audio format along with the full courses inside Pro!

I teased about this recently on my social media and got a HUGE response which tells me…you're pumped to see Chris Do on The Web Design Business Podcast and I'm pumped to share our full conversation with you!Chris is known for helping web designers charge their worth, price value over time, get higher-paying clients, how to negotiate during a sales call and how to price for the life you want to live and somehow, we covered all of that and more in our very fast hour together.Enjoy the full convo and head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/368P.S. Did you know? Web Designer Pro members got early access to this conversation, completely unedited – it's just another reason to join WDP as you get access to the private Pro Podcast feed no matter what tier you're on! Become a member today at webdesignerpro.comHead to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/368

As a web designer, you may eventually get to a point (or maybe you're there now) where you want to connect, support and continue to empower your clients in one place. One way to do that is by offering a customer membership or community. It's a great way to build MRR, stay top of mind, create powerful customer relationships, partnerships, etc.I get it, as a web designer, you didn't sign up to be a community builder BUT you might be sitting on a golden opportunity here so to dive into this subject, I'm excited to share a conversation I had with Carol Dunlop – a Web Designer Pro member and entrepreneur of over 30 years, recently on her podcast!While she interviews me in this one about online community building and about how to reignite HER customer marketing membership, everything we discuss can be implemented by you if you're considering having a customer membership of your own.We dive into:How a little change in her maintenance plan massively increased her MRR almost instantlyHow to build an online customer communityWhen to sell said community in the lifetime of a customerHow to balance community building and service workHow to price a customer communityAnd much more.Big thanks for letting me repurpose this chat with you and to Carol for having me on her show!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/367

Ever wondered how to have time to market your business while still having time to get design projects done?Well, there's no magic formula and striking the balance between the two is tricky. But a great example of someone doing this well is my dude from down under, word-class logo designer James Barnard.James follows a simple 50/50 approach. Meaning 50% of his work is dedicated to marketing (social media, videos, speaking, interviews) and 50% is dedicated to service work (proposals, calls, logo designs, admin work, etc)It was awesome catching up with James to dig into this topic more which – speaking of 50% – is actually only 50% of this conversation. This turns into a coaching call about halfway through as we dig into James' lead funnel and we pinpointed some very interesting challenges that I helped walk him through.I hope everything we covered together helps you and your lead funnel/bad-fit weeding out processes as well.P.S. I recently posted about the website audit I did for James following this call that you can check out here! It'll be a great next step after hearing our convo.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/366

Building landing pages or sales pages that convert isn't rocket science. But there is some science to it. Most of which is proven and can be learned from (and implemented) into your own sales pages very quickly.So, let's cut right to the chase on how to create high-converting landing/sales pages with an expert who's been around the block MANY times over.This is a chat with Alisha Conlin-Hurd who's worked on, optimized and deployed thousands of high-converting sales pages across hundreds of different industries. She's a wealth of knowledge on the subject but in this one, we get into the specifics you can apply to your web design services pages and lead generators including:How long a sales pages should beWhat common elements are high-convertersHow to balance images, graphics and copy togetherIf AI convertsWhat “stand out” practices you can try out without veering too far off the proven path of conversionsHead to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/365

An unexpected topic of conversation I've consistently had over the last couple years when coaching members of my community Web Designer Pro privately is around managing ADHD and running a web design business.When thinking about ADHD, I'm probably not alone in immediately jumping to the visual of the wild 7 year old kid who can't sit down in class. But since the conversation around this has become more prevalent for me both personally in my coaching DM's and in the web design community at large via other forums or groups I check into, I wanted to dig into what this looks like practically for adults running a web design business.Since this is a sensitive topic, I wanted to chat with someone who I could level with and learn from versus being educated from an “ADHD Coach” per say.That's why I'm dang pumped about sharing my recent convo with my old friend (literally, we were doubles tennis partners in High School) Rob Chaplin. Rob and I reconnected a couple years back when he was considering jumping into a creative field like web design. Since then, he's been through all my courses, built up his freelance business and became a member of my community Web Designer pro.But in 2024, he let me know that he hit a wall…feeling disorganized, down, scattered and disoriented about how to move forward in business and in life. Now, many of these feelings are natural when you start a business, do something new or take on the common stresses of building something – but for Rob, it was more.After some self-research, he dipped his toe into pursuing ADHD treatment, most of which are behavioral and habitual and I have to say, I've seen a noticeable difference with his output and his overall energy and state.For all those reasons and more, I wanted to have an open chat about HIS experience and journey managing ADHD as a web designer and because he's so new in the journey and he's really passionate about sharing what's working for him.We dig into:The red flags that led him to research ADHDHow he started small and began making better progress in becoming more focused and productiveWhat tips, tricks and strategies he uses to help his ADHD (daily) nowHow creative fields like web design are actually ideal for folks on any spectrum of the ADHD scaleHow ADHD can actually be used in a very positive way with boundaries and constraintsAgain, this is purely an explorative chat for me to learn more about this world without judgement or preconceived notions.Disclaimer: Rob shares HIS journey, methods, strategies and medications that work for him but this is not medical advice or recommendation. See your doctor or consult with a professional before exploring any of the medications that are mentioned.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/364

Many web designers don't want to scale. I get it - because I had that mindset too. I never wanted to be an agency with overhead, payroll, extra stress from managing people, etc.But the good news is, especially nowadays, you can scale a web design business your way. In a low-stress, low-pressure way that works for you no matter where your business is in revenue and profitability.Sandy Burns, a founding member of my community Web Designer Pro is a perfect example of this. She was on the podcast recently sharing her story of passing 10 years in business and how she (reluctantly) HAD to scale because she had become so overwhelmed with projects.We got to hear from her perspective what it was like to scale and how the timing couldn't have been more crucial because shortly after she began to scale and reduce her workload, she was diagnosed with cancer and immediately began a journey of chemo and cancer treatment.That's one angle of Sandy's story but another one is the other side of her scaling journey. Who did she hire? What was it like for them as she began to send more work their way and when Sandy was diagnosed, what was it like taking over projects and speaking directly to her clients?Well for that, I'm excited to introduce you to Alexis. Another founding member of Pro who was on the podcast a ‘little' while ago when we chatted about her first client experience

Let's talk about money.How'd that make you feel? Nervous? Icky? Excited? Opportunistic? Weird?The very thought of money brings a variety of emotions depending on how you feel about it. And I firmly believe how you feel about money today all goes back to your money story – and every one of us has a money story largely based on how we were raised.When you build a web design business, you probably don't realize that you're subconsciously making business decisions based on your money story. And if that story isn't pretty…well…it makes sense why it's hard to charge your worth, raise your rates, build profit, sell with confidence, etc.So to take a deep dive into the psychology of money and to most importantly, to help you build your business with a mindset of plenty and opportunity, I'm pumped to bring on someone who's changed their money story from scarce to plenty…Austin Church. He's the author of the book Free Money - a Guide to Pricing Your Services so You Can Unlock a Better Lifestyle.His book was referred to me as a MUST READ from a trusted colleague and let me tell ya, after this conversation, I have to agree. Austin's approach to changing your money mindset is a must for creative business owners. Especially if you don't come from money. Which, let's be honest, most of us don't.We dig into:How our upbringing affects our money mindset todaySteps you can take to change your money story TODAYHow the internet opened up the door to different money mindset compared to previous generationsHow to take small steps to build confidence with pricingHow $100,000 is not a gross goal to get to – but a base standard of living in the WestHighly recommend checking Austin's book out and connecting with him below.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/362Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

No better way to kick off the year than to plan some new marketing strategies to get more leads and convert more clients, right?I honestly believe email marketing – along with some focused forms of content marketing – will be a HUGE differentiator for web designers who choose to go this route. Which is why I'm a big proponent and supporter of it.After all…as Abe Lincoln once wisely said “He who sendeth the email gets thine customer.”Now, you know I'm not going to just tell you to go “do something” without giving you a roadmap and some solid tips to help implement so, I'm thrilled to have copywriter, digital strategist and award-winning designer Michelle Martello on the podcast to share about all of that and more.Things we cover include:How to create your “content goldmine” for social, blog, newsletter and podcast contentThe power of having a newsletter in 2025How often to send emails and/or post on social mediaWhen content should be brief vs long formHow – coincidently or not – those who send more emails make more moneyAnd a whole lot more!Michelle's resume includes working with MTV, the National Park Service, Marie Forleo and more so she is truly an industry expert with years of experience backing her.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/361Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

Happy New Year friends! I wanted to kick off 2025 with a special episode of the podcast to share what I learned from having two down revenue years (125k down from 2022-2023) to having the best revenue year yet in 2024!This episode is broken down into 2 main parts:What caused my business to have two down revenue yearsHow I rebounded to having the best year yet in 2024As I and many other entrepreneurs have learned, business is not always up and to the right. There are hard months, quarters and even years. But there are a handful of things you can do in any situation to keep things going and growing.In this one, I'm sharing:What led to my business going 125k down in 2 yearsWhat I did at my lowest point to keep goingThe beautiful aspect of compounding recurring revenueHow meeting members of my community in person changed everythingA look at my actual revenue growth chart (and when things turned around)And much more.I hope what I learned through my business rebound helps you whether you're in that season now or if you eventually hit a rough patch.In short, here's the checklist from my business rebound:Didn't stopCommitted to WDP being the main thingUsed courses at a lead in to ProMet members in person at WCUSDoubled down on marketing Pro (in podcast, socials, YT, etc)Did some lives on YTConsistently shared member wins on socials and newsletterStarted bringing more members on the podcastWorked on better retention for membersLet go of my “course creator” identityHead to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/360Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

Subscriber-only episodeFor the last episode of the year, I think it's only fitting to look ahead and share some goal setting tips for 2025!In this episode, I'm sharing a lesson from my Web Design Business Course on my 5 step, annual goal setting framework.We'll dive into:Setting an achievable revenue goal Separating Net vs Gross Rocks, Stones & Boulders goalsPricing that aligns with goals How and when to measureAgain, this is just one lesson inside my signature Web Design Business Course available now (along with my entire suite of courses) inside of Web Designer Pro when you're ready to dive in!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/359 Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

Since this is Christmas week, we're going to take a break from talking about business and dive into a much more important subject…Christmas movies.I'll break down my top 10, what I love about them, why some have remained in the top 10 and why some newer ones have made it and I'll even give you a bonus which has an incredible business lesson that I've held strong to even today.In short, my top 10 Christmas movies are:Christmas VacationHome AloneHome Alone 2Jingle All The WayChristmas StoryElfGrinch (Jim Carey)Grinch NewRudolphThe Family ManBonus: Miracle on 34th Street (original)Hit me with your favorites at joshhall.co/358Oh and since it's a week of gift-giving, I have a little something special for you at joshhall.co/xmas *** Limited time offer ***Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's ya filthy web designer.Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

I'm in a bit of an SEO pickle…Since 2017 I've built up all my resources - including this podcast - on my personal brand site joshhhall.co but now that my main product (my web designer membership Web Designer Pro™) is on webdesignerpro.com I feel I'm entering new SEO territory.In short, what content should stay at my personal brand at joshhall.co and since all roads are leading to webdesignerpro.com now - what content should be there?Here are my SEO pain points/challenges:It's now a little confusing sending people to joshhall.co only for them to end up at webdesignerpro.comShould I start moving some web design content from my personal brand to webdesignerpro.com and make joshhall.co more of my entrepreneurial content hub?What are the implications of moving my ranking pages (including course sales pages) to a new domain?How the heck is my domain authority ranking for webdesignerpro.com already at a 22/100 as a one-pager?How do I start this transition without blowing up my SEO?Well as you can see, I have some challenges and questions. And I don't like going this type of thing alone so recently, I caught up with my SEO strategist and trusted confidant Michelle Bourbonniere to help me talk this out.Michelle has been on the podcast a couple times, has done 2 training sessions inside of my community Web Designer Pro and is at the top of her game when it comes to SEO strategy so I'm thrilled and happy to share our chat as a little behind the scenes action.I hope this gives you some guidance and ideas for your SEO strategy, especially if you are balancing a personal vs business brand or have multiple businesses online.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/357Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

At some point, most web designers dream of moving from lengthy, time-intensive, custom web design projects to a more “productized” or “templatized” web design service. Something that clients can purchase, that has clear boundaries, constraints and limitations.There are a lot of ways to go about productizing your offers - and one way - is to frame it as a program or course. Especially if you're empowering your clients with any sort of marketing or growth help.A shining example of how to do this is Web Designer Pro member Whitney Bateson who, after years of developing custom websites, refined her process into a web design + education solution for her wellness clients in her signature program “The Wellness Pro Website System”In this convo, we get into:What was the “breaking point” for her to move from custom buildsHow her maintenance plan recurring revenue growth rate was factored into this pivotWhat she did to refine her systems and processes to prepare to productizeHow she's balancing ongoing support for clientsWhy she feels it's GOOD to start custom before moving to productizedWhether you're interested in productizing your web design services as a course, service, product, program, etc…Whitney is a shining example of how to do it right so I really hope this convo helps you get more time and sanity back when you're ready to productize your results!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/356 Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

If you're on the shallow or deep end of the “introvert spectrum” spectrum, I'm guessing the sales part of web design is your least favorite part of the job, right?For some, going to in person networking, business meetups, chamber of commerce events or even calls can be energizing but for others, it's draining. It is, however, part of being a web biz owner if you're the one doing the selling…There must be some strategies for making sales easier as an introvert, right?There is! And that's why I'm pumped to have Michelle Warner on the podcast who specializes in networking and has many introvert-friendly sales techniques.That's exactly what we cover in this convo, including:How to create comfortable sales environmentsHow to find referral partnersThe power of creating a “connection avatar”Mindset shifts that make sales less ickyHow to network efficientlyHead to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/355Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***

Ah…the tug and pull between wanting to avoid being a burned out agency owner but also not being a stressed out, overwhelmed freelancer…Surely there's a happy medium between the two?Good news, there is. My whole web business education model is focused around this hybrid approach to having a business that runs like a true business/agency but having the freedom and flexibility of a freelancer.Though I never had a great name for it - someone who does is fellow web design business educator Payton Smith, who calls it “The Solo Agency.”In this convo, we're getting into the ins and outs of his experience from being a full fledged agency owner to stripping things down to the basics and taking on a more solopreneur approach. We cover:The pros and cons of being an “agency” todayHow a life-changing medical diagnosis caused him to rethink his agency modelHow he pivoted to a “solo agency model”What he learned leads to more profit and less overheadCreating a sustainable business around YOUR goals and needsI really appreciate Payton being totally open and transparent on this one. With not only the business side of his experience but what he's learned on a personal level as well.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/354Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Copy, written by a human, with its flaws, oddities, and personally lived experience beats out corporate, stale, or AI-generated content every time.From home pages to service pages, to lead generators, blog posts, email sequences, and sales posts…the more personal and genuine you come across, the more it'll stand out in today's AI slop world.To help us get practical and tactical with writing personalized copy that sells more websites, I'm excited to bring on copywriter, podcaster, and speaker Emily Aborn who works with web and graphic designers to help them create, refine, and optimize conversion-based copy.We cover:A copywriters' take on AI now that we've had over a year with ChatGPTHow and where to personalize content and copyHow far is too far when creating personal copyThe superpower of “saying more with less”And how stories and real lived experiences translate better today than ever beforeHead to the show notes to get all the links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/353Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

The Web Design Business Podcast turns 5 today!!!

I don't know about you…but I didn't officially “launch” my web design business when I got started. I just kind of fumbled through starting my freelance journey. But if I were starting today, I would put much more effort and emphasis on creating an official “business launch.”Now to the big question…how do you launch a web business successfully? i.e. Get clients fast?Well, my guest in this podcast chat, Alexia Lynn launched her web design business in June of 2024 and got 3 new clients in her first 2 weeks after her amazing launch. So I can't think of anyone better to learn from!Alexia went ALL OUT for her launch and it's paid off in a big way in just a few short months. And today, she's pulling the curtain back on exactly what she did, step by step.We cover:How she got her business ready in order to “launch with confidence”What marketing channels she decided to useHow she built anticipation for her big launchHow replying to comments kept her launch posts top of feed for weeksAnd even though it was a success, what she would do differentlyIf you enjoy hearing what worked for Alexia but would love a more step-by-step, checklist guide for your own launch plan…you're in luck! She's made her launch plan available FOR FREE at https://visualvibedesign.com/designer-launch-planBig thanks to Alexia for sharing everything she's done in the first phase of her journey. Whether you're preparing to launch your own web biz or you're an established web designer looking for a revenue boost, you can use these strategies as well!P.S. Alexia is a member of my community Web Designer Pro and will be doing a live training breaking this launch plan down in more detail in November 2024! Join today to catch the live training or have access to the replay.Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/350The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastWe just added new listening pathways on the Podcast Playlists page!

Let's get real and share exactly how it is…WordPress is not the tool of choice for most web designers getting into the game today.It may be where most end up, because WordPress is the most popular, customizable, and only open-source platform online but as a starting point, it's not where most new web designers are starting.Drag and drop platforms like Framer, SquareSpace, and ShowIt and even more robust platforms like WixStudio, WebFlow, and Duda seem to be where young whipper-snapper web designers jump to first.So it begs the question…is WordPress just for old people nowadays?To dive into this topic and to explore both the challenges and opportunities ahead for WordPress, I'm pleased to bring on a young web designer and thought leader Mark Szymanski who, despite being a young whipper snapper web designer, decided to choose WordPress over all the options above.We explore:What made Mark decide on WordPress over more user-friendly buildersThe challenges in competition WordPress has moving forwardHow WordPress can market better to young web designersHow important it is to have a lean tool stack as an agency ownerThe key ingredient that continues to keep WordPress leading as the most popular platformNote: we recorded this conversation before the recent WordPress vs WPEngine drama happened so that is not discussed in this one.If you have anything to add on this topic - feel free to drop us a comment on the show notes at joshhall.co/349The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastWe just added new listening pathways on the Podcast Playlists page!

Clients don't really want a pretty website…they want a 24/7 sales machine.You work hard creating beautiful designs that are built solid and have intentional messaging and copy…but how do you know all that work is paying off for your client?How do you measure results? How do you keep your clients coming back for ongoing work over and over again?Well, at the end of the day…one of the best ways is to offer some sort of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) as a service.But I'm sure you have a lot of questions on how to do this practically and how to sell it to clients so I can't think of anyone better to dig into this topic with than Leigh Scott, a conversion rate optimization specialist.As the founder of zainatain.com, a design and conversion consulting company, this is her bread and butter.We get into the weeds on this one including:Mapping out sales funnels for clientsMicro goals vs macro goalsCommon CRO metricsCreating a CRO roadmap for clientsSelling result-based CRO servicesA big thanks to Leigh for opening up her playbook on this one!If you want to learn more about CRO, she's the next industry expert who's doing a live training in my community Web Designer Pro! If you're catching this the week it comes out, you can join Pro and watch her presentation live, otherwise when you join, the replay with all links and resources will be available for rewatch on-demand for you.And be sure to check out the show notes for this page which has all the links and resources mentioned at joshhall.co/348View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastWe just added new listening pathways on the Podcast Playlists page!

I recently published a newsletter sharing 5 ways I would get clients if I were starting out in web design today in 2024.It got a lot of great feedback from both early-stage web designers and established web designers looking for a revenue boost alike - so I decided to expand on these 5 strategies as a full podcast!We'll dive into each of these strategies, how I would go about them and how I would execute on them in detail.In short:Join a referral groupUtilize LinkedInCreate local SEO targeted YouTube videosHost an interview seriesStart a monthly newsletterAgain, even if you're established as a freelancer or web biz owner, you can implement some of these strategies as well to get more clients.But man if I was an early-stage web designer…I would've loved to have this roadmap when I got started! So I hope it helps.

If you're an established web designer, think back to your first year in business. What was your highest paid project? Aside from some exceptions, I'm guessing it was in the low-thousands…or hundreds.Well, Ben Forred, a web designer who's still in his first year of business, building it as a side hustle alongside full-time corporate employment recently landed a $7,500 website package and in this podcast chat, shares the entire journey on how he did it.We cover:What Ben did to speed-learn and be able to build websites from start to finish in a few monthsHow Ben created and refined his offers and price-pointsHow he utilized his background to discover an untapped nicheHis genius process of selling a low-ticket item first to build trustHow he turned a $1k website project into $7,500This is a bit of a 2-part convo because we also dig into Ben's desire to leave his corporate job to have the freedom and flexibility he wants in his personal life as a Dad to a growing young family.Ben's story on how he got into web design really sets the stage for the quick progress he's made in less than a year. It's evident that he's serious about this web business and is going for it - and as one of our top engaged members of Web Designer Pro™…I feel honored to have a part in his journey.Incredible first year that he expands on here. Next step…6-figures and freedom!Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/346View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastWe just added new listening pathways on the Podcast Playlists page!

It's been a little while since we've talked about accessibility on the podcast and one area we haven't covered at all to this point is specifically how to make accessible eCommerce websites.Everything is more complex with eCommerce sites and accessibility, while complex even at the basic level, gets even trickier. So, to help understand all of this, accessibility expert Bet Hannon (CEO of accessicart.com) is on the show as we dive into:The very basics of accessibilityEasy accessibility wins you can achieve on your sitesThe common accessibility traps for eCommerce sitesThe #1 accessibility culprit for restaurant websitesOffering accessibility from the start of your projectsAnd more.It's easy to feel overwhelmed with accessibility - perhaps because it CAN be extremely robust but every time I speak with an expert in it, I'm reminded that the most important thing is to have the basics covered. So if you do everything we talk about in the first 10-15 minutes here, that's a great start.And while we do get into some of the accessibility penalties that have been circulating, I don't want you to feel intimidated or scaled by web design as a whole. Accessibility is a lot like privacy and security in terms of the “rare events (aka lawsuits and penalties)” making the headlines.The goal is simple, make websites as accessible to everyone as possible. Build sites with that in mind and you'll be far ahead of most other web designers and you'll make the web a better, more user-friendly place for all.Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/345View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastPodcast Playlists are now live!!

You've heard of work/life balance…but what about life/work balance?What if, instead of prioritizing our work and living life around that, we set our calendars, schedules, and weekly routines to have our work revolve around our ideal week?As freedom based lifestyle web designers, that's exactly the option we have available to usBut it takes a proactive approach to make this happen, otherwise calls, meetings, design and troubleshooting will take up our entire week.So, to help dig in on how to do this practically, I can't think of anyone better to learn from than Oscar, the CEO of Lifedge who's at the forefront of this life/work balance movement.Covered in the episode:How to set boundaries between family and work while working from homeHow to turn your “business mind” off after hoursHow to make it work when your spouse is in business with youThe game-changing practice of a “look ahead” weekly meeting with your spouse or familyThe seasonal approach to hustlePersonally, I love these types of conversations because, as someone who loves my work and who likes to work, I constantly need to be prompted and reminded to make sure I'm not out of balance with my wife and family.A healthy approach to balancing work and family = doing this sustainably without burning out. Get all the show notes, and view a full transcription of our podcast chat now at joshhall.co/344View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastPodcast Playlists are now live!!

I've noticed a common thread among web designers who always seem to have no trouble getting clients - they're easily ‘referable'

Web designers often ask me “how long will it take to get to 6-figures in my web design business?” And it's a tough question to answer. There are a lot of variables to how fast you can build your web design business. Your background, your time availability, your area of focus or expertise, your aversion to risk, work ethic, etc are all factors.But I can tell you, there are folks who go from zero to 6-figures in less than a year.One of those folks is Sam Sarsten, a member of my Web Designer Pro community who joined BEFORE he even had a paying client and in less than a year, is closing in on 6-figures with (as of August 2024) $7,197.00 in monthly recurring revenue. And that's just monthly MRR, not including one off web design projects and hourly work.If you're curious about what he did to get to this level so fast, you're in luck because Sam is on the podcast sharing exactly what he did!We cover:What in the world Sam was thinking when he quit his day job with 0 paying clientsHow Sam began to get web design clients and instant cash flowHow he fell in love with one area of web design (Local SEO) and made that his primary serviceHow he sells SEO services to build recurring incomeSam's plans (and challenges) with such quick growthOne of my favorite aspects of Sam is that he's an open book. We talk numbers, real sales data, and proven strategies that work in this one.Sam has consistently been one of the most engaged members of Web Designer Pro and has quickly become the “go to Pro” for Local SEO which has not only been a huge help to his business but also for our community as he recently did a full expert training on How to Rank Websites Locally which you can now watch on my YouTube channel!Even if you're not yet a member of Pro, we want to give you some hot tips for local SEO because, as Sam has shown, it can really help you build your recurring revenue and be a great addition to your web design business.Sam just launched a sub-community of Web Designer Pro “Local SEO Academy” which you can check out now at https://localseoacademy.co/josh which is a great additional place for you who are interested in diving deeper into local SEO!We cover a lot of the fundamentals and most important SEO strategies for web designers in Pro but since that's not our primary focus, I'm so excited to have partnered up with Sam who is diving deeper into it. And quite frankly, who better to learn local SEO from than the man who went from $0-$7k+ in MRR in one year??Get all the show notes, and view a full transcription of our podcast chat now at joshhhall.co/342View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastPodcast Playlists are now live!!

What's the most terrifying phrase that hovers in the back of all our minds as a web designer and web business owner? Well, aside from “email down” it's likely “burnout.”You may have seen a fellow web designer go through this or experienced it yourself. And the harsh reality is, burnout is where all roads can lead if we're not careful.The onslaught of clients, fulfillment, design, development, troubleshooting, sales, support, administration, calls, meetings, content creation, your OWN businesses work, learning, marketing, team building, and scaling years on end will catch up to you.I've seen it happen to a lot of web designers and business owners I know.But GOOD NEWS - burnout can be avoided. I'm 15 years into my journey as a self-employed web designer and entrepreneur and I'm still loving it. But it hasn't always been a smooth journey. And boy howdy do I wish I would've heard this conversation earlier on because on the podcast is CEO of Time Boss, Andrew Hartman, who is sharing some “take your time back” GOLD in this convo!We cover:What burnout often looks like (and what signs to watch out for)How to protect your sanity and sustainabilityMy weird but helpful categories of Work, Fork, Lork & SorkHow to turn off your mental loadHow the new trend of “4 day workweeks” often leads to more stress and burnoutAnd much more. All helpful, practical tips for you to help get more time back, no matter what stage of business you're in.Spend some time listening then get some time back my web designer friend!Show notes, links and full transcript live now at joshhall.co/341View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastPodcast Playlists are now live!!

I was recently interviewed on the EverBros Agency Growth Podcast about my journey in fumbling through starting and scaling a web design agency.It was a really good, casual chat with tons of important topics for web designers (early stage and established alike) so THE BROS were kind enough to let me repurpose our chat here for you!Don't let the name fool you, these are not your typical marketing bros. In fact, they're super down to earth, sustainably minded, and have a very, very successful niche agency in the landscaping company marketing world with a focus on SEO and marketing. Oh and they're Divi guys so of course we hit it off.We cover:How to avoid comparing yourself to other agenciesBeing a student, not a follower (when following influencers)Proven strategies and layouts over creative designIronically getting great SEO results with the “slow Divi theme)Whether or not bropreneur culture is thriving or dyingEnjoy friends! I believe this is one of the longest we've aired on the show but it flew by.And you can check out their podcast by searching Ever Bros Agency Growth Podcast wherever you listen.Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/339The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastSupport the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

In person networking and referral groups remain to this day the best way to start getting clients, get more clients by expanding your network and get better clients by way of referrals.There are a lot of different ways to get clients in person and virtually, and I've done many but if I were starting as a web designer today, my FIRST priority would be to join a networking group. More specifically, I would invest in a referral group like BNI.Referral groups differ from networking groups in that they are there to help members give and get referrals. It's what led to over 50% of my web business revenue and it's the strategy that is working for many members of my community Web Designer Pro.One of my community members who this strategy has worked so well for is Mike Albuquerque who, last year, tracked that he brought in $208,000 worth of web design revenue (website builds, hosting and maintenance plans and growth services) that all stemmed from his networking BNI referral group.In this podcast chat, Mike graciously opened up on exactly how he hit this huge milestone. We cover:How Mike got into networking despite behind a massive introvertHow long it took for him to start seeing results and an ROIWhat he would do differently and the same if he started networking todayThe big difference between networking events and referral groupsHow becoming a connector led to referrals and huge boost in trust with leadsAnd a whole lot more.Again, there are tons of ways to get web design clients but if you're in an area where you can join a BNI group or any similar referral networking group, I recommend it. It's the quickest ROI, it's what worked for me and tons of members in my community including Mike who is already on track to well exceed his 2023 revenue based off of referrals.If it worked for me and Mike, it can work for you! You just need a little patience and persistence for networking to pay off but when it does…hot dog it's awesome.A big thanks to Mike for being so transparent with his numbers and sharing his success in what's worked for him!Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/338The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastSupport the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Ever had a client ask “How long would it take to get to the top of Google?”Ah, I can see your head nodding along now.As web designers, we can't expect clients to understand how long SEO results can take. We know nothing will lead to instant results and due to all the variables, competition and goal of the client, it may take months to see results…but there are some quick wins that you can implement to help clients see progress fairly soon. By fairly soon, I mean less than a couple weeks or even a few days depending.In this podcast chat, Barb Davids of compassdigitalstrategies.com sheds light on some of the proven strategies she's seen and implements for quickest SEO wins including:How to tweak existing blog post page titles to see resultsThe different between heading title and page titleWhy you DON'T want to change an existing URLHow to mix in video and blogs to get quicker SEO winsOnsite tips and tricks you can implement on you or your client sites today for better rankingsAnd a whole lot moreWhile SEO is ever-evolving and challenging in a landscape of algorithm changes and Ai, these best practice principles continue to stand the test of time and are all what I implement in my web presence.If you get some quick SEO wins using any of these tactics, drop a comment and let us know what worked for you!Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/337The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastSupport the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Recurring revenue…the two most lovely words in web design (or any business for that matter.)Having enough recurring income to cover my family's bills is what changed the game for me, it's what helped get us through a 56 day NICU journey and it's what ultimately led to me creating my first course on how to launch and sell website maintenance plans.One of my students Marc Hyde went through that course back in 2021 and within three years, his maintenance plan is now over 30% of his business revenue. And he's on track for well over 6-figures this year in 2024. Recurring revenue allowed him to grow his business to become profitable and stable enough to go full time and now support a wife and family of 8 kiddos.Today, he's on the podcast sharing exactly how he came into web design, built, launched and sold his maintenance plan to clients and now how he's offering his new passion for SEO and marketing plans alongside his standard web design and maintenance plans.We cover everything from:Having a people and results-first approach to salesHow he launched and built up his recurring revenue through maintenance plansWhere to draw the line between maintenance/support and growth plansHow to build relationships with clients to retain themHow to get better referrals from current clients and moreMarc is one of the most engaged members of my community Web Designer Pro™ and is a great example of every sense of the phrase. I hope you enjoy learning from him and take from his example of putting an emphasis on creating recurring revenue through better client relationships!It all compounds to a stable, sustainable web business very quickly.Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/336Support the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

In the early days as a web designer, it's common to say “yes” to any project that comes your way just to make some money and build a portfolio. But it doesn't take many “bad client experiences” before you're ready to weed out those bad-fit clients.But what makes a client bad-fit? Are they cheap? Do they not understand your value? Are they a bad personality fit? Are they super-intensive with communication and a drain on your mental bandwidth? All of the above?If you seem to attract a lot of these folks, it's because you don't have a weed-out funnel (or filter in place. And that's exactly what we cover in this podcast episode.I was recently on Kady Sandel's Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast sharing the ins and outs of my weed out funnel and I'm excited to share that conversation with you!There's no right or wrong way to filter out leads but I'm sharing, in depth, what worked for me and what works for hundreds of members of my community Web Designer Pro™.We cover:How to identify bad fit leads from one emailWhether or not you should have an in-depth contact formOverview of my “potential client page”How to know if a lead is questionable or qualifiedHow to attract those high-paying, awesome clientsWe also dig into how to stand out in an oversaturated market of web designers, nightmare client experiences that led to me being more stern about weeding people out and more!Want my proven, weed out process for your business? I've packaged up my funneling framework for you!Included is:Full video training (18:50)My potential client page (and examples of other real world potential client pages)Email template for questionable leadsEmail template for quality leadsNormally this is $47 but you can snag it now for only $7!Use coupon code FUNNELCLIENT40 to activate your discount.https://joshhall.co/product/web-design-client-funneling-framework/Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/335View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastSupport the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Ah privacy policies…your favorite aspect of web design, right?Yeah me neither but day by day, it's an aspect of websites that becomes more and more important with new privacy laws being passed in the states along with other countries, even outside the EU with regards to GDPR compliance. So, to help us make sense of where things are at with website privacy policies, I'm excited to bring back on to the podcast, my friend and privacy policy expert Hans Skillrud of Termageddon.In this chat, we cover:How to better understand what we need to do as web designers for privacyHow we can help clients by selling privacy policy plans to themThe difference between privacy on contact form submissions versus cookie contents and “behind the scenes” privacy and much moreI highly recommend using Termaggedon for your auto-updating privacy policies. You can use it as an upsell on your hosting/maintenance plan or sell it one off to clients so they don't have to worry about it!It's what I use on my privacy policy page and what my agency uses as an upsell for our plan.Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/334.View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastSupport the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

This is probably ignorance on my part but my eyebrow always went crooked when I heard digital agencies, hosting companies, saas products, or any online entrepreneur talking about how they're a “green” company.It's not like we're a manufacturing company or chemical plant with waste and pollutants. We work on a computer at home…so how can we “go green?” Use less paper? Recycle old equipment? What else can we do?Well, it turns out there are a lot of ways to contribute to sustainability and to do our part in protecting our environment even while working from home or in a coworking space as a web designer.That's why I'm excited to bring back onto the podcast Adela Mei, a trusted source for this topic because, while she's a web designer and strategist, she came from a previous career in environmental work and saw much of what most of us don't see first hand while working in the amazon.From what we as web designers can do day to day to help contribute to sustainability, to the surprising toll data storage takes on the environment globally and more, I found this conversation very educational and eye opening.And side note, if you heard the recent podcast on getting grant funding, one aspect to help your cause is to have green initiatives in your business (and on your website). So you could take what you learn in this convo and apply it to your green page if you're looking for just one additional aspect to help you get grant funding in your business.We cover:Going Green as a Web DesignerImpacts of Green Web DesignPersonal and Business Environmental ResponsibilityGreen Practices for Web DesignersGoing Green in Technology and BusinessSustainability and Green Business TipsIf you have any other tips for “going green” as a web designer, feel free to drop us a comment at joshhall.co/333.View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastSupport the Show.Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

I recently did a live training on how to Scale Your Web Design Business for Brad Hussey's web design community CreativeCrew.We did a live Q&A session afterward and had some amazing questions come in. Brad and I got to riff on scaling a web agency, the lessons learned from our experience, what we both may have done differently and what we felt worked really well.I'm pleased to share the entire Q&A portion with you here in this special edition episode of the podcast!We cover topics like:How to delegate sales or marketing in your web businessWhether you should say “I” or “We” on your websiteHow you know when it's time to scaleHow to stay profitable when hiring out work and much moreGet all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/332View all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastGet lifetime access to my new Guide To Getting Web Design Clients mini course for only $27!!!

One of the benefits of being a web designer is your option to build recurring revenue. As a WordPress web designer, I learned that one of the best ways to do this was to offer a hosting and maintenance plan. Or “care plan” as it's more commonly referred to these days.For years, it was my assumption that if you use self-hosted platforms like SquareSpace, WixStudio, Webflow, Showit, etc then you can't offer care plans because there's no plugins to update or advanced security to monitor. But I was wrong...you CAN offer care plans (even if you're NOT using WordPress!!)A great example of this is Eleanor Mayrhofer, a SquareSpace web designer and member of my community Web Designer Pro™.On a recent weekly coaching call, Eleanor and I chatted together about how she could build up more recurring income as a SquareSpace designer and we came up with offering an “SOS” plan.​​SOS stands for "Strategy, Optimization & Support"Eleanor launched her SOS plan and literally overnight generated a few hundred dollars per month of recurring revenue with this plan and her clients are loving it! She's on the podcast this week pulling back the curtain on her plan!We cover:What she includes in her SOS planHow she prices itHow she sold it to existing clients and got several signupsHow her SOS plans work alongside her growth/marketing plansHow she's protecting her time with this new service by going slow and steady with promoting itFor all the links mentioned and to see Eleanor's SOS plan for reference, head over to joshhall.co/331, and hey, drop us a comment if this episode helps you out!Special Featured Link:Check out Eleanor's SOS plan at: https://www.eleanormayrhofer.com/support-optimization-strategyLinks Mentioned:My website maintenance plan course Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/331The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastGet instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.

Description:I've met a lot of 6 and 7-figure agency owners over the years and there's always often a recurring theme…many are completely burned out, disgruntled OR they've sold or left the agency altogether.It's probably the main reason I personally prefer the “small shop or studio” route as a solopreneur web designer with a lean and mean contractor team but at the same time, there's value in truly creating a “business” in the form of an agency.But…are ALL agency owners burned out? No - despite meeting many owners who fit that profile, there are the exceptions. One is Greg Merriless of Studio1Design.com who's been running his 7-figure agency for over a decade and most impressively is one of the few who is NOT burned out! Maybe it's his chill, Aussie presence or maybe it's how intentional he was about building an agency that is profitable, sustainable and geared around the work he WANTS to do in house.We cover a lot in this one including:How his 7-figure agency began getting high-profile clientsHow to focus on your core services (and hire out the rest)How to build partnerships with agencies who you can collaborate withHow to find and hire a teamStaying profitable (even as a team of 20+ employees)And more.Honestly, how amazing is it that through this podcast, you and I can learn from multi-7 figure agency owners who literally share exactly how they've built and scaled their business?!?!? It's just too cool. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.Leave us a comment with your thoughts at joshhall.co/330 and be sure to check out Greg's free resource that he has for ya.Free quiz on how to convert hot leads on your website at https://studio1design.com/josh/Links Mentioned:https://joshhall.co/101-how-to-work-less-make-more-with-james-schramkohttps://smartmarketer.com/about/ (Ezra Firestone's brand)Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/330The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastGet instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.

I recently caught up with my friend Shannon Mattern, fellow web design business coach who has a group coaching program called The Web Designer Academy. We often talk off-the-record but decided to record our most recent catch up, an honest conversation about what's working for web designers in 2024.Shannon and I are both in a unique position to be able to oversee many web designers, some early on in the journey making less than six figures and some who are established web biz owners running six and multi-six figure agencies. So we both have a good pulse on what's working for web designers today. And that's why I'm extra excited to let you in on our recent catch up.Some of the topics explored are:What tends to hold web designers back from 100kWhat designers who are making 250k-500k+ are doingTips for getting past pricing mind trashThoughts on niching by gender (or whether you should niche by personality type)Web designer work life balance tips and a whole lot morePersonally, I love having conversations with friends in the industry with no specific topic, agenda and I hope you do as well! If you do, leave us a comment for this one at joshhall.co/329 to share your thoughts.Get all links and resources mentioned along with a full transcription at:https://joshhall.co/329The Web Design Business Podcast is available on:Apple - https://apple.co/36wnnc3Spotify - https://spoti.fi/36ttMEor wherever you get your podcastsView all Web Design Business Podcasts with show notes and full transcriptions at: https://joshhall.co/podcastGet instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.

In this podcast, Jake expands on how a few key relationships (with no hard selling or cold pitching) has led to the growth of his 6-figure web agency which exclusively serves landscaping companies.In This Episode00:00 - Relationship-First Approach to Web Design Clients07:02 - Success Strategies for Small Agencies11:35 - Labor Allocation and Marketing Strategy17:03 - Client Acquisition Through Authenticity and SEO31:35 - Building Trust and Fostering Relationships43:04 - Template Emails and Agency Growth47:07 - Coopetition and Referral Partnerships in Business56:02 - Client Retention and Communication Strategies1:02:35 - Building Relationships for Business SuccessGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/327Get instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.