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  1. spirit

    Copywriting for BORING businesses

    MARKETING 
    I find it fairly easy to write compelling copy for exciting things, like a new food or a video game. But how do you go about writing copy for a really BORING business? I mean niches like steel fabrication or welding. The only thing I could think of is making a swipe file from other similar...
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    How much should you follow up with potential prospects?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I've been sending cold emails to business owners to see if they're interested in a website. For ones that get no response, should you communicate further, or just move on? If a follow up is a good idea, how would I do it in this situation? I was considering calling them by phone after a cold...
  3. spirit

    Overcoming FEAR

    MINDSET 
    I'm going to be honest, I experience a lot of fear. I have a constant knot in my stomach from anxiety. The thing is, I know it's completely irrational. Will this kill me? No. Will it physically hurt me? No. Will I lose any money? No. Could this ruin my life? No. And yet, I feel uneasy about...
  4. spirit

    Need some advice with finding prospects

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    So, I found this great software called Soleadify which makes finding prospects much easier. I mentioned it here: https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/awesome-way-to-find-prospects.101334/#post-965286 Still, finding prospects is pretty brutal. I'm aiming at local businesses now...
  5. spirit

    Awesome way to find prospects

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I found this really cool software that can be used for prospecting web design. It's called Soleadify. Basically, you can search for any industry in any city in the world. It'll give you a full list of websites and contact information. You can even filter the results to only show those running...
  6. spirit

    Dealing with rejection

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    So, I've stopped action faking (reading countless unnecessary books) and ended my analysis paralysis. I mustered up the courage and visited a few local businesses without websites, despite being a very introverted person. I chose coffee shops and restaurants where I've been a customer, because...
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    Measuring who visits a business from a website

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I want to do direct response marketing to see results with a restaurant. Is there a way to measure how many people visit a store after visiting a website? With Google Ads, you can do this with advertisements, but I read for tracking with a website, you need a large company: "Store visit...
  8. spirit

    Dealing with a business's most common problem: not enough customers

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    So, this is likely the last thing I feel unsure of in freelance web design. I understand that the purpose of building a website is to solve major business problems. Well, there is 1 problem that is most common. Almost all businesses want more customers. Assuming the business is viable and...
  9. spirit

    Screening businesses for solvable problems

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I now understand two things: 1. Web design is a tool to solve painful problems for businesses 2. The way you learn about problems is by asking questions and listening directly to the business owner (or whoever is in charge) However, is there a way I could screen businesses for solvable...
  10. spirit

    Is this how you make sites that SELL?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    Still feel unsure of how you make websites that actually sell. From what I understand, this is the process: Let's say it's a brick and mortar business, and they want more customers. 1. Visibility, getting people to actually visit the site SEO Online advertising (ex. Adwords) 2. Copywriting...
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    Is my first client's website viable as a portfolio piece?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    My first website was for a mental health counsellor. She was pretty happy with the results! Here's what I did: 1. Created a website to represent the business 2. Included social proof by showing certifications 3. Included a Google map so people can actually find the business 4. Most...
  12. spirit

    Eliminating action faking -- Learning vs Executing in copywriting and sales

    MINDSET 
    At what point does learning a new skill start to become action faking? I was totally lost at web design for awhile. Then, through this forum and a couple of great books, I learned that web design is all about copywriting and sales. So, I've been digesting a few books on these subjects. I'm...
  13. spirit

    Ensuring and communicating results with a client!

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    Hey, I asked another user this question in another topic, but it's a big question and I think it warrants its own topic! I'd like to have a good discussion about it. Let's say a client wants more customers as a result of your website. You know strategies like having call to actions...
  14. spirit

    Hustling! My progress as a freelancing web designer

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    Hello! My goal is to make $70K+ a year. My mindset has totally changed, and to get to that goal, I will freelance in web design. In this thread I will discuss my progress, and likely ask a ton of questions. Hopefully this will not only help me, but also guide others down the correct path...
  15. spirit

    Just finished reading The $1,000,000 Web Designer Guide

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    Hey, I just finished reading a paperback copy of Fox's The $1,000,000 Web Designer Guide. It was an awesome book, and I learned a lot. It totally changed my mindset. I have at least 1 person that trusts me. They have a website, but I'm going to contact them to see any troubles their business...
  16. spirit

    Feeling stuck

    MINDSET RANT 
    I am 30 years old now. About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. It sort of built up during high school, and hit its peak when I started college. I ended up dropping out of college because I was mentally breaking down. I was a high achiever before the illness, so this is very...
  17. spirit

    Providing value with web development

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    So, I'm at a stage where I'm well-versed at front-end web development. I know HTML, CSS, JavaScript, as well as JQuery and Bootstrap. While I don't know everything, I know I can Google and figure out whatever problem I'm stuck on. I've also been developing pretty decent sites with my own...
  18. spirit

    Potential first client -- need some advice!

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    First off, it's been awhile since I've posted on here, but I've been working hard. I've been teaching myself front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Now, there is a local security company that is looking for a new website. I contacted them, asking what exactly they would like, and...
  19. spirit

    Progress in starting a web company

    EXECUTION 
    My aim is to start my own web company, following @Fox's thread here: GOLD! - How to Learn Code, Start a Web Company, $15k+ per month within 9 months What I've done so far: I completed HTML and CSS courses on Udemy and Codecademy. I learned the fundamentals of JavaScript in a Udemy course...
  20. spirit

    A way to improve your motivation and take action!

    MINDSET 
    This might seem simple, but that's the magic of it. Get a log book and write down the date. Write down all the realistic goals you want to achieve that day. Every time you complete a goal, check it off the list. If you try your best, but don't finish a goal due to time, write "incomplete"...

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