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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.
Feel free to constructively criticize me and my decisions, even if painful!
Where am I now?
I know HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript. Before, I thought this would earn me good money, but after reading @Fox 's book The $1,000,000 Web Designer Guide, I now understand that businesses don't give a shit. My focus should be on marketing and sales.
I ordered a couple of books from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1640854630/
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0525540830/
In @Fox 's book he recommends starting with people that are already trusting.
I built a website (and got paid) for a local mental health counsellor. The site talks about what they do, certifications the client has, gives contact information, important forms, and a Google map. The client was very happy with the site. This was before I learned about marketing, however. I'm not sure how much the site has helped, or if there are any ways I can help the business. I was thinking of sitting down with her, to ask questions about areas that I can help.
Current questions
I'll be asking a lot of these, so hopefully no one minds! Again, I hope others can read this and speed up their own journeys.
I'm going to be using templates to build these sites. Here is an example: Canvas | The Multi-Purpose HTML5 Template. Is it OK if I pay for the Regular License? The Extended License is $800.
As you get bigger and bigger clients, is it still acceptable to use templates? I ask this because I had the mindset before that clients want something completely original, although now I assume they only want results.
When asking a client questions, is there a certain pathway to follow? Are they usually open to talk about their business problems?
As I get more clients, is it best to have an online portfolio to gain trust and social proof?
Where I'm going right now
I am going to contact the previously mentioned trusted client and ask questions. Once I see where the business can be improved, I'll assess the problems and see how they can be solved.
Let me know about your thoughts, and ask anything!
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.
Feel free to constructively criticize me and my decisions, even if painful!
Where am I now?
I know HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript. Before, I thought this would earn me good money, but after reading @Fox 's book The $1,000,000 Web Designer Guide, I now understand that businesses don't give a shit. My focus should be on marketing and sales.
I ordered a couple of books from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1640854630/
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0525540830/
In @Fox 's book he recommends starting with people that are already trusting.
I built a website (and got paid) for a local mental health counsellor. The site talks about what they do, certifications the client has, gives contact information, important forms, and a Google map. The client was very happy with the site. This was before I learned about marketing, however. I'm not sure how much the site has helped, or if there are any ways I can help the business. I was thinking of sitting down with her, to ask questions about areas that I can help.
Current questions
I'll be asking a lot of these, so hopefully no one minds! Again, I hope others can read this and speed up their own journeys.
I'm going to be using templates to build these sites. Here is an example: Canvas | The Multi-Purpose HTML5 Template. Is it OK if I pay for the Regular License? The Extended License is $800.
As you get bigger and bigger clients, is it still acceptable to use templates? I ask this because I had the mindset before that clients want something completely original, although now I assume they only want results.
When asking a client questions, is there a certain pathway to follow? Are they usually open to talk about their business problems?
As I get more clients, is it best to have an online portfolio to gain trust and social proof?
Where I'm going right now
I am going to contact the previously mentioned trusted client and ask questions. Once I see where the business can be improved, I'll assess the problems and see how they can be solved.
Let me know about your thoughts, and ask anything!
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