Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business

Do you struggle with your online presence? Does it feel that, no matter what you do, whether it's on your website or Social Media, you're just not getting it right? If you feel like the online world is an uphill battle then this episode is the one for you! Many of us struggle to represent ourselves online. To have the shiny brand, the brilliant words, the flawless photos, to post every day, to update the website.... it's a LOT! What if it wasn't any of these things that determined your online success? What if, what makes your online profile successful is deeper rooted than that? In this episode I guide you to the core of what online success really is, how to achieve it (without having a breakdown!) and I share advice and tips on what to do, and what to avoid? Are you prepared to work smarter, rather than harder online? 

Do you feel your prices aren’t quite right? You’ve followed the lead on what others’ in your industry are charging but you’re not getting the customers you want. Getting the price right for your services can be the difference between being full of clients or watching the tumbleweed pass by as your competitors seem to be getting all the business. The thing is with pricing, it’s not just about what you charge, it’s recognising who your ideal client is and what value your services add to their experience. In this episode we’ll delve into these points, as well as the ethics around pricing and how to add value and work with people who otherwise wouldn’t be in a position to engage your services. Are you ready to learn how to price your services so they’re irresistible to your ideal client?  

The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely one. Finding your tribe and creating a community can make all the difference between continuing your journey successfully and having a negative experience. No one likes to feel they're alone. John Espirian is an expert at creating communities, having created the Espresso plus community with hundreds of members, he talks to us about how he achieved it. With bonus information of how to learn to navigate LinkedIn and about UpLift-Live, the first of its kind, LinkedIn-focused conference taking place on 21st March, this episode is a must for all entrepreneurs looking to build or grow their network. You can look up UpLift Live here: https://uplift-live.com/John’s LinkedIn services include 1-to-1 consultations and private training sessions for corporations and membership organisations.You can find John here: https://espirian.co.uk/ and his LinkedIn profile here: https://linkedin.com/in/johnespirian/

Are you looking to make money from your website? You have some ideas but you’re not sure what’s best for you.Websites done well can be a great source of income. You can sell your products or services and there's so much more when it comes to making money from them. Whether you look at pay per click angles or you'd like a sponsor other methods that you hadn't thought of, this episode delves into the different ways you can sell from your website. The pros and cons of each and encourages you to consider the best ways that you can make money from your website, your way. Are you ready to start making money from your website? 

Are you struggling to get clients for your business?Are you not sure of the best method of reaching them?When you set up in business you've usually got a brilliant skillset for that business. However you are now the marketing department, the invoicing department and everything in-between.These may involve skillsets you haven't yet built and it can be difficult to know where to start. A website presence alone won't get you clients in the early days. Neither will having Social Media feeds but no websites.Knowing where to start is the first step and in this episode I walk you through the different options available to you to get clients, build your brand, and network your way to small business success.Are you ready to start getting new clients? 

Do you use free tools in your business?Are you not sure what you should be investing in and what's a waste of time and money?If you've answered yes to either of these I'm not surprised.When you setup your small business for the first time the internet is LOUD with what you should be buying to make your business better.Everyone has their opinion and their toolkit that works for them. But often the tools available can hinder, rather than help small businesses because they take so much time to learn and implement.In today's episode I walk you through which free and low cost tools are a must have in your small business. We also look at which ones are a bit of a trap because they require much more time to learn and use them. Finally, we look at ones which you can spend all your time learning but you still won't get results with because they need professional input.Are you ready to get more productive in your business? 

If 2024 is the year you've decided to be bold, be brave and really go for it in your business, then this episode is a must listen. Niraj Kapur generously shares his time and experience, detailing how he went from unknown on LinkedIn to having 31,000 followers, a 'LinkedIn Top Voice' award and a full time career in Sales and LinkedIn training. In this episode Niraj talks us through:What does and doesn't work on LinkedIn. How to work with the algorithm. What to do when people are being difficult on your posts. How to approach and sell to people who haven't heard of you. If sales haven't been your thing (until now) or the thought of selling makes you feel icky, let Niraj walk you through the process of how to sell with integrity and ease.Are you ready to learn how to sell and make 2024 your best year yet? 

Are you a people pleaser? Do you find it hard to say no to people? Do you find it frustrating when, despite your best efforts, a relationship with a client or team member turns sour? If you've answered yes to any of these then this episode is for you! Most of us are trained people pleasers, a habit we carry over from childhood and something we hope will smooth relationships in our business, as well as home lives. The truth is, people pleasing is ruining your business! In this episode we look into why we people please, the harm it causes and what we should do instead to have healthy, happy, profitable working relationships. Are you ready to quit people pleasing and grow your business?

Most small business owners pride themselves on having high standards. After all, you need to create great work to win clients over the competition. Often high standards morph into perfectionism.In this episode we look at where perfectionism often comes from. Why it's not helpful to us or our clients and what we can do to start to overcome it. You have a business to run. One you want to be busy and successful with and there's no room for perfectionism slowing you down!

In this episode I look at what's stopping you from getting to where you want to be in your business. We'll look at the 3 common factors that cause you to screech to a halt and how to overcome them without putting you outside of your comfort zone. You'll get to hear about my journey from single mum setting up a small, online marketing business to becoming an award winning website designer with 2 successful website companies. I'll help you to take those first steps to shift your mindset to make 2024 your best business year yet.

Welcome to Websites Made Simple; a fortnightly podcast which wants to help you run a successful website design business. Most small business owners in the website design space are working hard. Really hard. At the same time they feel like they’re winging it. This podcast is here to support you in your business journey. Helping you to identify and plug the gaps in your processes, market yourself authentically, and build an audience of ideal website design clients, all while working within the best practices. Each episode I'll bring you the benefits of my many years of experience as a website designer and website design mentor. I’m Holly Christie, founder of website companies, This Demanding Life and Simply Sites. I myself am a website designer, small business mentor and strategist. Over the course of this podcast I’ll be walking you through the common factors that are stopping you from making a success of your small business. I’ll also give you expert advice on how to overcome them, in a way that feels authentic to you. If you’re ready to make a success of your small business in website design, follow Websites Made Simple wherever you get your podcasts and let’s conquer the world of website design together!