{"id":41709,"date":"2025-02-21T11:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T09:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/?p=41709"},"modified":"2025-12-03T21:33:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T19:33:04","slug":"start-web-design-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/start-web-design-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Web Design Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41709\" class=\"elementor elementor-41709\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3522cd9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3522cd9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2dad342\" data-id=\"2dad342\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-374a3e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"374a3e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting a web design business is an ideal opportunity. The industry is growing at a rapid rate and now&#8217;s the time to invest in creating a successful brand. However, it is a competitive industry so it&#8217;s important to carefully lay the foundation for your <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/hosting-productivity\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9587\">business<\/a> so you can avoid those \u201cWait, what???\u201d scenarios that too many first-time business owners face.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, in the following guide, we&#8217;re going to look at everything you need to do to <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/how-to-become-web-designer\/\">become a successful web designer<\/a> and business owner. You&#8217;ll learn:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to choose your design niche<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to set your rates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to attract new clients<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0ad441c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0ad441c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a2e00c\" data-id=\"4a2e00c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0353ae8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0353ae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>But first, let\u2019s look at your current situation and make sure you\u2019re in the best position to start a business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c91475 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"53c91475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-gac=\"CTA_Elements\" data-gaa=\"Link\" data-gal=\"Position_Text_CTA\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-designer-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover How Much Web Designers Really Make<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4266f95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4266f95\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b388aba\" data-id=\"b388aba\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad175fd blog-toc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad175fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Start a Successful Web Design Business\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cb0027 blog-toc elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"9cb0027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#design-niche\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">1. Pick a Web Design Niche\u200b<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#choose-design-services\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">2. Decide Which Design Services You\u2019ll Offer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#company-goals\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">3. Set Your Company Goals<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#rates\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">4. Set Your Rates<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#design-business-name\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">5. Choose a Name for Your Design Business<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#legal-stuff\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">6. Set Up the Legal Stuff<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#digital-branding\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">7. Create Your Digital Branding<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#design-business-website\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">8. Build Your Design Business Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#business-software\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">9. Get Your Business Software in Place<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#online-profile\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">10. Start Building Your Online Profile<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#web-design-clients\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">11. Find New Web Design Clients<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#education\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">12. Make Time for Education<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e65d1ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"e65d1ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"design-niche\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ef473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68ef473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Pick a Web Design Niche<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cead6c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cead6c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05ca974\" data-id=\"05ca974\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d2df9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d2df9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unless you have a ton of experience in a specific industry or <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/guide-to-rebranding\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9551\">building websites<\/a> for certain kinds of folks, this might seem like an impossible task. Plus, why bother committing yourself to only one niche if you could <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/design-website\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9552\">design websites<\/a> for <em>everyone<\/em>?\u00a0<\/p><p>There\u2019s actually a lot of value in <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-niche\/\">choosing a niche as a web designer<\/a> or web developer.\u00a0<\/p><p>For starters, it\u2019s so much easier to sell yourself to potential clients when you can say:\u00a0<\/p><p><em>\u201cI create beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/online-store\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9553\">online stores<\/a> and shopper-friendly experiences for companies across the UK.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Than:\u00a0<\/p><p><em>\u201cI\u2019m a <\/em><em>web designer<\/em><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Having a well-defined niche also helps you more quickly identify leads that are a good fit for your business. You might not think that\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/elementor-birthday-sale-2024\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9588\">big deal<\/a> now, but opening yourself up to any and every job will only lead you down a time-consuming rabbit hole looking for new clients.\u00a0<\/p><p>Instead, take some time right now to choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/vertical-market\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9554\">niche for your business<\/a>. It\u2019s okay if it evolves over time. But, for right now, you need to lay down a clear path for yourself and the niche is the first step in doing that.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c2b704 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c2b704\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4b9ad\" data-id=\"4a4b9ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f69dcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f69dcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Perfect Web Design Niche\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-642cbe0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"642cbe0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8398559\" data-id=\"8398559\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98af90f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98af90f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ideally, you&#8217;ll operate within this niche for a long time to come, so <strong>it should be something that you&#8217;re passionate about and have the ability to succeed in<\/strong>. If either is lacking, it&#8217;ll be hard to stay committed to the work.<\/p><p>First things first, look at your past experiences. Were there any <strong>industries<\/strong> you enjoyed working in or you found particularly rewarding? This goes for your experiences as a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/inclusive-web-design\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9555\">web designer<\/a> as well as in other roles.\u00a0<\/p><p>Then, think about what it is you excel at and where your strongest <strong>skills<\/strong> lie. Are you more of a designer or a coder, or something in between the two? Do you have a specialty, for instance UX design or frontend <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/ssl\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9556\">development<\/a>? You should also settle on one <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/cms\/\"   title=\"What Is a Content Management System (CMS)? (2025)\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25824\">CMS<\/a>, too. (If you&#8217;re here, that&#8217;s most likely means it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/introducing-avif\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9589\">WordPress.<\/a>)<\/p><p>You might also want to narrow down your niche by <strong>location<\/strong>. That doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean opening an agency and buying office space downtown, but it does mean that you&#8217;ll focus on serving the local business community from wherever you operate.\u00a0<\/p><p>Once you&#8217;ve settled on a niche, do some research to make sure:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>There are opportunities within this target niche.\u00a0<\/li><li>They can afford to pay for the kinds of websites you build.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>When you&#8217;re happy with what you&#8217;ve come up with, move onto the next step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1311141 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1311141\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c121ba9\" data-id=\"c121ba9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baaa893 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"baaa893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"choose-design-services\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7a67cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7a67cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Decide Which Design Services You\u2019ll Offer\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41edbe6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41edbe6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf11d27\" data-id=\"cf11d27\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69236dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69236dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Look around at the existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pagetraffic.com\/web-design-services.php\">web design solutions<\/a> being offered to your target niche. What do they consist of?\u00a0<\/p><p>Are they solely offering to build a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/pet-care-service-website\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9557\">website for a flat fee or are there other services<\/a> baked in? How about web design-adjacent offerings, like website maintenance, managed hosting or consulting?\u00a0<\/p><p>These days, it&#8217;s a good idea to consider ways to bring extra value to your client relationships. And the reason why is simple:\u00a0<\/p><p>Website builder technologies like Wix and Weebly have made it easy for consumers to:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Build their own websites.\u00a0<\/li><li>Pay a small monthly fee for them.\u00a0<\/li><li>Get their <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/online-business-ideas\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9558\">businesses online<\/a> in a matter of days instead of weeks or months.\u00a0<\/li><li>Not have to worry about buying web hosting, themes and plugins or maintenance services.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>In the minds of business owners, this is a huge win. All those annoying things they don&#8217;t want to worry about or pay for seem to be taken care of for them.\u00a0<\/p><p>Unfortunately, WordPress doesn&#8217;t inherently make any of this easy for business owners. Which is why when you&#8217;re setting up your business, you need to figure out a way to make both your web design services <em>and<\/em> the WordPress CMS the most attractive option. It also doesn&#8217;t hurt that it&#8217;ll put more money in your pocket at the end of the day.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>So, what can you reasonably offer to clients that they&#8217;d find valuable?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d3a43f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d3a43f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be3a9d1\" data-id=\"be3a9d1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6e29f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a6e29f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/finnandgray.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finn &amp; Gray<\/a>, for example, offers a multi-pronged approach:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4a17ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4a17ee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7abf116\" data-id=\"7abf116\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62acc59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62acc59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=800,h=443\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screenshot-of-the-Finn-Gray-website-1024x567.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41715\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screenshot-of-the-Finn-Gray-website-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screenshot-of-the-Finn-Gray-website-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screenshot-of-the-Finn-Gray-website-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1425\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screenshot-of-the-Finn-Gray-website.png 1425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3de6644 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3de6644\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4d29d7\" data-id=\"e4d29d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7670e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7670e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This agency provides clients with the following services:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Logo and brand design<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/wireframe\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9559\">Web design<\/a><\/li><li>Photography and videography<\/li><\/ul><p>For businesses that are just getting off the ground, this would be immensely helpful as they could use the same agency to take care of everything for them.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f689c1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f689c1e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5271208\" data-id=\"5271208\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2f122a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2f122a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Then you have a company like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourtreesmedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Trees Media<\/a> that offers digital, print and social media services:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ff4559 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6ff4559\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-521b4f9\" data-id=\"521b4f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3197241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3197241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=800,h=443\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Four-Trees-Media-website-1024x567.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41716\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Four-Trees-Media-website-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Four-Trees-Media-website-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Four-Trees-Media-website-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1425\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Four-Trees-Media-website.png 1425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f38a3b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f38a3b2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eab87a5\" data-id=\"eab87a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9737931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9737931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For companies that intend on doing more than just sitting behind a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/new-developers-website\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9560\">website \u2014<\/a> like networking, advertising, growing an online community, etc. \u2014 offering a well-rounded service like this would make your business an attractive option.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d9b148 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d9b148\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d54edcf\" data-id=\"d54edcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1cda2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1cda2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Or you could start simple. This is how <a href=\"https:\/\/madebyproxy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proxy<\/a> handles it:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0fc720d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0fc720d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74fed39\" data-id=\"74fed39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-748a461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"748a461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=800,h=443\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-proxy-website-1024x567.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41717\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-proxy-website-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-proxy-website-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-proxy-website-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1425\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-proxy-website.png 1425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e90703 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e90703\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a51aa6\" data-id=\"5a51aa6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdd64b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdd64b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s one package for branded web design and it includes the essentials a business would need to get a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress\/\"   title=\"What is WordPress? Build a Website, Sell, Start a Blog &amp; More (2025)\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25822\">WordPress website<\/a> off the ground:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Branding<\/li><li>Web design<\/li><li>Development<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/search-engine-indexing\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9561\">Search engine<\/a> optimization<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-business-using-elementor-managed-hosting\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9562\">Managed hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>This kind of solution is great for those business owners who don&#8217;t want to worry about the technical <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/profitable-website-ideas-for-side-business\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9563\">side<\/a> of a website and would prefer to offload it to someone else.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-adf7da1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"adf7da1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23f3cee\" data-id=\"23f3cee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9b5d12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9b5d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>But you need to consider what <em>your<\/em> niche and audience will find the most valuable. You should also only offer services you know you can deliver on.\u00a0<\/p><p>That said, don\u2019t feel like because you don\u2019t know the first thing about something like <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-guide\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9564\">WordPress security<\/a> that you can\u2019t add monthly maintenance services to your plans. There are plenty of tools and third-party companies who can handle that work for you while you still make a profit on it.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bbec2cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bbec2cb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e68e4f2\" data-id=\"e68e4f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f621f55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f621f55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"company-goals\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5986dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5986dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Set Your Company Goals<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ea9ba1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ea9ba1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-14c755f\" data-id=\"14c755f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d998532 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d998532\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you start building everything out, I want you to take a moment to look ahead to the future. Without a roadmap for your business, it\u2019ll be hard to steer yourself in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p><p>Answer these questions to put yourself on the right track:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c08c941 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c08c941\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f82152\" data-id=\"8f82152\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b5bea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b5bea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is your company\u2019s mission?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c348c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c348c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2554779\" data-id=\"2554779\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb00710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb00710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sum up what you do, who you serve and why you do it in one or two lines. Then, come back to it whenever you need a reminder of why you started this business in the first place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7bfccb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7bfccb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f70d038\" data-id=\"f70d038\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3d1f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d3d1f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do you want clients to look at you?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19fab10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19fab10\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73ff75a\" data-id=\"73ff75a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a020af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a020af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a freelance designer? An agency they contracted for help? A business and <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/marketing\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9565\">marketing<\/a> partner? A digital specialist? Give yourself a name, one that strongly resonates with the role you play in your clients\u2019 lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5885950 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5885950\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d43c99b\" data-id=\"d43c99b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747803f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"747803f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When do you want to sign your first client by?\u00a0\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a9ae09 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a9ae09\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-06c65c7\" data-id=\"06c65c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d11554 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d11554\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Be realistic. If you have an existing list of clients to pull from or ask for referrals from, landing your first client in a week or two is a reasonable expectation. But if you\u2019re starting from scratch, give yourself at least a month or so to work out the kinks in your pitch and presentation and not feel incredibly pressured to close any client that passes your way.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de48646 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de48646\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70cd786\" data-id=\"70cd786\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37015f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37015f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How many clients do you want to work with each month?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-144e605 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"144e605\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-913a937\" data-id=\"913a937\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744ec9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"744ec9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Notice how I said \u201cwant\u201d instead of \u201ccan\u201d. There\u2019s a difference between maxing yourself and your resources out to the point of burnout\u2026 and taking on a reasonable amount of clients so you can always give your best. Be kind to yourself and your clients. Set a limit on how many clients you can reasonably serve each month.<span style=\"color: #343352;font-family: inherit;font-weight: 900\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ffc6683 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ffc6683\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd81dde\" data-id=\"dd81dde\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f406c9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f406c9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where do you want to be 1 year from now? How about 5?\u00a0\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9cb5b6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9cb5b6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-035c09d\" data-id=\"035c09d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb3598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bb3598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This could pertain to how much money your business is generating or how many clients you\u2019re capable of taking on. It could also pertain to what kinds of services you offer. Perhaps your goal is to move from solopreneurship to running a full-blown agency by Year 5. Or maybe you want to sell your agency by then.\u00a0<\/p><p>Give each of these questions some serious thought and record your vision for the business. This\u2019ll help keep you motivated even on your hardest days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e820336 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e820336\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c2e55d\" data-id=\"5c2e55d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-289920c elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"289920c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"rates\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adc8b43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"adc8b43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Set Your Rates\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9dc9acd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9dc9acd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a74f7b2\" data-id=\"a74f7b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc1cce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc1cce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This isn\u2019t always the easiest thing to think about, especially if it\u2019s early in your career as a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-and-development\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9566\">web designer or developer<\/a> and you\u2019re feeling a touch of impostor syndrome.\u00a0<\/p><p>But here\u2019s the thing:\u00a0<\/p><p>If you don\u2019t charge a competitive rate on Day 1 and are willing to let prospects low-ball you or, worse, ask that you work for free, it\u2019s going to be a long while before you can start demanding the kinds of rates you deserve.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, here\u2019s what I\u2019d recommend you do to come up with pricing for your business:<\/p><ol><li>Find out what the competition is charging for the same services.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>(e.g. $7,500 for an optimized website)<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Use the average competitor\u2019s rate (or your own, if you have one) to figure out your monthly revenue based on the number of clients you expect to have.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>(e.g. $7,500 x 2 = $15,000\/month)<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Add up all your business expenses from the month, including things like:<ul><li>Personal branding, <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/what-is-web-hosting\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9567\">web hosting<\/a> and other things needed to maintain your site<\/li><li>Marketing and advertising costs<\/li><li>Software fees<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/choose-wordpress-theme\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9568\">WordPress themes<\/a> and plugins<\/li><li>Office rent (even if you work from home) plus utilities<\/li><li>Insurance fees<\/li><li>Tax payments (you should put aside estimated taxes every month so you\u2019re not scrambling at the end of the year to pay them)<\/li><li>Employee-related costs<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>(e.g. $2,500\/month)<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li>Subtract your estimated monthly expenses from monthly revenue.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>(e.g. $15,000 &#8211; $2,500 = $12,500)<\/strong><\/p><p>If you want your business to be successful and you want to feel good about the work you do, you have to make a profit. It\u2019s okay if you don\u2019t have an exact number just yet.\u00a0<\/p><p>That said, don\u2019t just look at your profit margin and call it a day. You should also consider the value aspect of what you do.\u00a0<\/p><p>For example, if you work with software companies that sell licenses to enterprises at $1,000 a pop, a well-built website could realistically make them tens of thousands of dollars in their first month alone. A website that costs $7,500 would be a steal for them and I\u2019m not sure you\u2019d want to send that kind of message.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, again, this is why we\u2019re going through this one step at a time. Look again at your niche and figure out what kind of value they\u2019ll get from the website you build for them. While it\u2019s important that you cover all your expenses, it\u2019s just as important that you price your services based on their value to clients as well.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-342c63b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"342c63b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ac3528\" data-id=\"3ac3528\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca831e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"ca831e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"design-business-name\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407cac9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"407cac9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Choose a Name for Your Design Business\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7109181 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7109181\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f1c8858\" data-id=\"f1c8858\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d14d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19d14d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A common question I see in my freelance and entrepreneur Facebook groups is this:\u00a0<\/p><p><em>\u201cShould I name my business after myself?\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Let&#8217;s say you start as a solo <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/complementary-color-schemes\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9569\">web designer<\/a>, so you figure using your own name to brand everything is fine. This is what clients as well as the WordPress community have come to know you by.\u00a0<\/p><p>But what if you decide you want to add a team to the mix? Your name could become problematic. For starters, clients might still ask for you or fill up your inbox with requests when it&#8217;s no longer even you <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/principles-of-website-design\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9570\">designing websites<\/a>.<\/p><p>For some <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/10-web-design-trends-to-expect-in-2023\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9571\">web designers<\/a> and web developers, the ultimate goal is to pull back from the design or coding end of the business and to run the show. So, you&#8217;d want your <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/how-to-come-up-with-a-business-name\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9590\">business to have a name<\/a> that&#8217;s different from your own.\u00a0<\/p><p>You also have to think about how your business name sounds to your target audience. For instance:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Is it easy enough to remember?\u00a0<\/li><li>Is it too difficult to pronounce?\u00a0<\/li><li>Does it sound too much like another company?\u00a0<\/li><li>Does it sound like you work in another industry or with another niche?<\/li><li>Will prospects be turned off because it&#8217;s location-specific even though your services aren&#8217;t?<\/li><\/ul><p>Start spitballing ideas and run them by people you know. Friends. Family. Former colleagues. Get a gauge for how they feel about it.\u00a0<\/p><p>And when you&#8217;re happy with what you&#8217;ve come up with, buy your domain name as soon as you can!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f36bc23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f36bc23\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cf9b50\" data-id=\"6cf9b50\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c0885d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0c0885d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"legal-stuff\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400d85b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"400d85b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Set Up the Legal Stuff\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31a3d23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31a3d23\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fea6cb1\" data-id=\"fea6cb1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d7d13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56d7d13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is a tricky one to cover because it all really depends on what kind of company you decide to create and where you are doing business from. In the United States, for instance, we have to deal with things like:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Paying for business licenses and associated fees.<\/li><li>Registering with and filing local and state taxes.<\/li><li>Securing various business insurances.<\/li><li>Developing <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an iron-clad business contract<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>And if you decide to create a WordPress agency on Day 1, you also have to concern yourself with employee- or contractor-related matters, like salaries, taxes, benefits setup, etc.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, here\u2019s what I\u2019m going to tell you for this one:\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Do your research.<\/strong><\/p><p>Go to your local government\u2019s website and make sure you\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/website-legal-requirements\/\">full legal compliance<\/a> when setting up your business. Then take a look at the things you need to do to protect your business. Hiring an attorney probably isn\u2019t necessary, but buying something like liability insurance might be in order depending on the kinds of clients you work with and how much your services cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5aadffe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5aadffe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f1ef62\" data-id=\"1f1ef62\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7b1ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"e7b1ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"digital-branding\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9229dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9229dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Create Your Digital Branding\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-200d335 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"200d335\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc63c29\" data-id=\"fc63c29\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17c8c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f17c8c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/what-is-web-design\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9572\">web designer<\/a>, I\u2019m sure you\u2019re familiar with what this involves. Even if you don\u2019t do <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/brand-imagery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand design<\/a>, you know to ask for these elements before a project starts. You also know how much easier it makes your life as well as marketers\u2019 lives when clear and consistent branding is used from the get-go.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>So, make sure you spend time building out this visual identity for your business before you start worrying about it for other people.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>At the very least, you\u2019ll want to create:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>A logo (with variations for purpose, background and channel)<\/li><li>Font pairings<\/li><li>A color palette<\/li><li>Image style<\/li><li>Voice\/personality<\/li><\/ul><p>It wouldn\u2019t be a bad idea to put everything into your very own <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/style-guide-examples\/\"   title=\"19 Outstanding Brand Style Guide Examples for Inspiration\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25823\">style guide<\/a> either.\u00a0<\/p><p>This way, you\u2019ll have a resource you can turn to if and when you decide to revamp your branding or your website. It would also be useful if you have freelancers or employees working for you. Something like updating your website or content can and should easily be outsourced to others when you\u2019re focused on building a successful brand and business.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f84fd1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f84fd1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d67b8e4\" data-id=\"d67b8e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8c210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6d8c210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"design-business-website\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e155079 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e155079\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Build Your Design Business Website\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5314ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5314ba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb417dd\" data-id=\"eb417dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66866ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66866ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the nice things about being a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-trends\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9573\">web designer<\/a> or developer is that you don\u2019t have to worry about this part of the startup process. That\u2019s why I\u2019m <em>not<\/em> going to tell you how to <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/for\/smb\/\">build your business website<\/a> with WordPress.\u00a0<\/p><p>What I want to do, instead, is to give you some quick pointers on things you should do to make your life easier:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4cbe898 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4cbe898\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa45b3a\" data-id=\"fa45b3a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc8ad2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc8ad2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make your own website one your clients would pay for\u00a0\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad34571 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad34571\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38c92c9\" data-id=\"38c92c9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b37fd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b37fd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your portfolio is going to do a lot of the heavy-lifting in terms of demonstrating your prowess as a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/best-portfolio-website-builders\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9574\">web designer<\/a> or developer. However, your website itself is something you can use to impress potential clients.\u00a0<\/p><p>By building a site they\u2019d be willing to buy (at the highest price point you\u2019re asking for), it\u2019ll be so much easier to gain their trust. \u201cSee what I did here? We can do the same for you!\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5443fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f5443fa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a252ce\" data-id=\"9a252ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3c5d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3c5d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make sure it\u2019s free of errors\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21eed89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21eed89\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a172b0e\" data-id=\"a172b0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c03be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75c03be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can\u2019t give clients any reason to call into doubt your abilities as a designer. The second you do, they\u2019re going to question every decision you\u2019ve made and it\u2019s going to make your life a living hell when it comes time to ask for their feedback.\u00a0<\/p><p>By ensuring your website is free of errors, you can ensure that their first impression is solid.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b40359 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b40359\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4d744\" data-id=\"4a4d744\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2953cef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2953cef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Include testimonials<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0ae172 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0ae172\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-506b091\" data-id=\"506b091\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4010dfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4010dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As soon as you start wrapping up jobs with satisfied clients, remember to ask them for a testimonial. It might feel awkward at first, but think about how hard it is for you to trust a service provider you don\u2019t know when you have little proof that they\u2019re qualified to do what they claim.\u00a0<\/p><p>With testimonials clearly displayed on your website, you can clear up doubts they have about taking that next step and filling out your form or giving you a call.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bcd8d75 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bcd8d75\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e1940e\" data-id=\"8e1940e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd7a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fd7a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimize it for search\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-148155c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"148155c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-028bf0d\" data-id=\"028bf0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f28ea5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f28ea5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From this day on, you\u2019re no longer just a web designer or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/what-does-a-web-developer-do\/\"   title=\"What Does a Web Developer Do? 2025 Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25825\">web developer<\/a>. You&#8217;re a business owner. And <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/business-website\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9575\">business owners have other responsibilities than building websites<\/a>.<\/p><p>One of the most time-consuming responsibilities (if you let it be) is the hunt for new clients. However, if you set your website up to rank for the right search terms (e.g. \u201cWordPress designers near me\u201d, \u201cUX designers ecommerce\u201d, \u201cdigital agencies Austin\u201d), it can do some of that work for you.\u00a0<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t worry. You don&#8217;t have to be an <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/best-website-builders-for-seo\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9576\">SEO<\/a> pro to do this. <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-seo-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start with one of these SEO plugins<\/a> to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-706d3c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"706d3c9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f5f37a\" data-id=\"9f5f37a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760d453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"760d453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Automate prospecting<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c07fd85 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c07fd85\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cd0d40f\" data-id=\"cd0d40f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5cce57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5cce57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once your website starts appearing in organic searches and you have prospects interested in working with you, don\u2019t just send them to an open-ended <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/best-form-plugins-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact form<\/a>. Your website can automate the prospecting process, too.\u00a0<\/p><p>What I\u2019d recommend is creating a form similar to the one ecommerce design agency <a href=\"https:\/\/saucal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAU\/CAL<\/a> uses:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d758a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d758a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12ac1d9\" data-id=\"12ac1d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-def8734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"def8734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-sau-cal-website-1024x576.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41718\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-sau-cal-website-1024x576.gif 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-sau-cal-website-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-sau-cal-website-768x432.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29a9f1c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29a9f1c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1107efc\" data-id=\"1107efc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f5bc54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f5bc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It has a small footprint, asking for basic contact details. However, it also allows prospects to fill in extra details about their store, what they need, timeline and so on. Not only does this help the agency vet leads and make sure they\u2019re actually a good fit, but it helps make the discovery call go much more smoothly.\u00a0<\/p><p>You could also take this a step further and embed an online scheduler like <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calendly<\/a> into your site and ask prospects to schedule a time to chat so you don\u2019t have to do the back-and-forth dance over email with them.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b53ce67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b53ce67\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d2ef2ff\" data-id=\"d2ef2ff\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ba8f10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0ba8f10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"business-software\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2355b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2355b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Get Your Business Software in Place\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e841d59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e841d59\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fec4c7c\" data-id=\"fec4c7c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1203de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1203de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Up to this point, you probably haven\u2019t spent much money on your business. That\u2019s going to change in this stage. While you can certainly get a number of business tools for free to start, you\u2019ll eventually have to spend money on them. It\u2019s the only way to ensure your company maximizes its productivity and profitability every second of the day.<\/p><p>Here are the ones you should have in place by the time of launch:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a21aa8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a21aa8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31810f9\" data-id=\"31810f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b0d34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0b0d34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Project Management Software\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8eee9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8eee9e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c8bc22\" data-id=\"1c8bc22\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76809b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76809b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even if you work on your own, there are just too many moving pieces as well as projects and clients to keep track of. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwaresuggest.com\/project-management-software\">Project management software helps keep teams big and small organized<\/a> and projects delivered on time.\u00a0<\/p><p>It&#8217;s also a dedicated space for you to <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/project-management-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">develop and document your processes<\/a> \u2014 both for your projects as well as internally.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can use this tool to develop a series of templates as well. So, any time you identify something you do over and over again (like a specific email you send to clients or a new project folder you set up at the start of every job), simply templatize it and save it here.<\/p><p>Plus, by saving your processes and templates to the cloud with one of these platforms, you can empower your team (if you have one) to update and improve them as they see fit.<\/p><p><strong>Recommendations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/the-tools-we-love-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asana<\/a> (best for solo)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trello<\/a> (best for small teams)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monday<\/a> (best for agencies)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0a59ae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0a59ae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f550536\" data-id=\"f550536\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f35eed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f35eed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contract\/Proposal Software\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48ca37a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48ca37a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e657498\" data-id=\"e657498\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a94d500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a94d500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you ever heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/scope-creep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope creep<\/a>? How about late payments? Or, even scarier, clients that ghost you? It can be nerve-wracking entering into any new relationship, but when money, reputation and your sanity are on the line, you can\u2019t afford to enter one too casually.\u00a0<\/p><p>That\u2019s why you put a <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/website-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website proposal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web design contract<\/a> in place to ensure that all parties are officially in agreement on the scope of work and the terms of the relationship. It\u2019s the best <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-legit\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9591\">way to assure your clients that you\u2019re legit<\/a> and it\u2019s the safest way for you to do business.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Recommendations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.and.co\/\">AND.CO<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandadoc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PandaDoc<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proposify.com\/\">Proposify<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0df3648 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0df3648\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8231c3\" data-id=\"b8231c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b83f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35b83f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accounting Software\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d59bbc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d59bbc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a2cb62\" data-id=\"4a2cb62\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbaf1b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbaf1b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019re going to need help managing your money and an accountant might be a little too pricey at the start. That\u2019s fine because there are plenty of accounting tools that help with things like invoicing, payment processing, as well as general bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Recommendations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreshBooks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickBooks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xero<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-231f11a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"231f11a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f82fd6c\" data-id=\"f82fd6c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0a8b4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0a8b4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Time-tracking Tool\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05e9c09 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05e9c09\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31f3b50\" data-id=\"31f3b50\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7089608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7089608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Really, you should be billing clients a flat hourly-rate for the work you do, be it a one-time payment for a website or a monthly fee for an ongoing service. It\u2019s still a good idea to track your time.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you work on your own, time tracking allows you to see how long it takes to complete individual tasks and entire projects. This data will help improve your scheduling and may also give you a valid reason to increase your rates.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you work with a team, you should enable time tracking to get insights into how long it\u2019s taking everyone to complete different tasks and phases of your projects. You don\u2019t want your team to feel like they\u2019re being monitored or rushed through their work. You just want to make sure they have enough time to get done what\u2019s needed, which allows you to more accurately forecast projects and create realistic timelines for clients.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Recommendations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getharvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rescuetime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RescueTime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toggl<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad296a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad296a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f929bc3\" data-id=\"f929bc3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb750d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3cb750d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design and Development Software\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a81d16d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a81d16d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57b5c78\" data-id=\"57b5c78\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9bc224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9bc224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This seems like a no-brainer, but I\u2019d recommend you explore design and development tools that enable you to collaborate with others. By simplifying collaboration and handoff, you can get jobs done more quickly, produce better results and have a happier team.\u00a0<\/p><p>Many of these tools have collaboration features built in, so check on your existing ones before exploring alternatives.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-527e9fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"527e9fb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c305a2\" data-id=\"9c305a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a94136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a94136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Human Resources Software (Optional)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-605ee90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"605ee90\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fe2ce8\" data-id=\"5fe2ce8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7221189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7221189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you decide you want to expand your <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-workflow\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9577\">web design<\/a> business beyond yourself, you\u2019re going to need tools to manage your team. This will ensure you have all information on employees and contractors safely stored as well as things like taxes and benefits automatically handled for you.<\/p><p>Which software you use depends on whether you hire contractors and\/or employees. It also depends on how big your company is at the moment. A good one to start with, though, is <a href=\"https:\/\/gusto.com\/\">Gusto<\/a>.\u00a0 Finally, it&#8217;s important to pay attention to the type of laptop you&#8217;re using. Make sure you have the right kind of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fixthephoto.com\/best-laptop-for-web-design.html\">PC or Mac that&#8217;s most conducive for web design projects<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f132c1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f132c1b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f87b44f\" data-id=\"f87b44f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db9b66f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"db9b66f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"online-profile\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b56c10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b56c10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10. Start Building Your Online Profile\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c4a4696 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c4a4696\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ccc7fa\" data-id=\"9ccc7fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114c669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"114c669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I originally set out to show you how to start a web design business. All of the steps before this will allow you to do that. However, before you go looking for new clients, build out your online profile a little bit.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Remember: It\u2019s not just your website that clients may go looking for or encounter online.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>So, while the website needs to be the central informational hub they eventually arrive at, you\u2019ll want to have a presence on other channels as well.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here\u2019s an example from Google and <a href=\"https:\/\/zendenwebdesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zen Den Web Design<\/a> of how you eventually want this to look:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-332c437 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"332c437\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66e6c88\" data-id=\"66e6c88\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25741ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25741ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=800,h=443\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-google-results-1024x567.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41721\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-google-results-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-google-results-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-google-results-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1425\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-google-results.png 1425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eaa25d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eaa25d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6c9a67\" data-id=\"f6c9a67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c1a30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98c1a30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can see that this design agency has done the following:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Provided Google with business details through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google My Business<\/a> account.<\/li><li>Created a Facebook business page.\u00a0<\/li><li>Claimed its listing on Yelp.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Keep in mind that everyone\u2019s online presence is going to look a little different. You need to build one out for yourself that makes the most sense. For example, do you need:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>A Google My Business or Yelp account to reach local business owners?\u00a0<\/li><li>A Facebook business page?\u00a0<\/li><li>A Facebook group to grow your community?<\/li><li>A LinkedIn page for recruitment?\u00a0<\/li><li>A Quora account to answer questions and help potential clients find you there?\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Just keep in mind that for every profile you set up, it needs to be regularly managed and closely monitored. If you don\u2019t have the capacity for that, then just focus on your website and one or two social <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/media\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9578\">media<\/a> channels for now.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-428c405 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"428c405\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b487bc\" data-id=\"3b487bc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0333427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0333427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"web-design-clients\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5664525 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5664525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11. Find New Web Design Clients\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a5d726 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a5d726\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f94bec\" data-id=\"6f94bec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e27b61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e27b61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Technically, everything you\u2019ve done here will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/find-web-design-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get web design clients<\/a>. But like I mentioned before about SEO, you don\u2019t always want to be on the hunt. It\u2019s a time-consuming and exhausting process that\u2019s going to take you away from paid work and building relationships with existing clients.\u00a0<\/p><p>That said, your SEO work is going to take some time to kick in. In the meantime, here are some ways to get in front of high-quality prospects:\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Ask existing or former clients for referrals.<\/strong> If they were great clients, there\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll know other awesome business owners that need your help.<\/p><p><strong>Connect with your \u201ctribe\u201d on <\/strong><strong>social media<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> There are tons of groups on Facebook and LinkedIn where you can connect with other <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/video-marketing-small-business\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9579\">small business<\/a> or agency owners who need clients or are maxed out and want to refer qualified prospects your way.<\/p><p>For instance, this is a post recently shared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/611836212668647\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Designer Boss-Ladies group on Facebook<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bb2b34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2bb2b34\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfe63e0\" data-id=\"cfe63e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c9c3f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9c9c3f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=800,h=341\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-a-facebook-post-1024x436.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41722\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-a-facebook-post-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-a-facebook-post-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-a-facebook-post-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1190\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-a-facebook-post.png 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9c8b556 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9c8b556\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60cf9ac\" data-id=\"60cf9ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d022d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91d022d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Reach out to your personal network.<\/strong> You never know, a relative, friend or former colleague might know of an opportunity that would be perfect for you.<\/p><p><strong>Publish new content to your website.<\/strong> <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/content-marketing-strategy\/\"   title=\"How To Create a Content Marketing Strategy: A Complete Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"25826\">Content marketing<\/a> isn\u2019t just useful for raising your profile in search or on social media. It can help potential clients find knowledgeable and talented designers or developers who understand their pains and know the exact solutions needed to ease them.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can also use this space to communicate your mission and values, just as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholegraindigital.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wholegrain Digital<\/a> does:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-07b1cbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"07b1cbe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c986c2b\" data-id=\"c986c2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4289c31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4289c31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=800,h=443\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Wholegrain-Digital-website-1024x567.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41723\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1024\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Wholegrain-Digital-website-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=300\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Wholegrain-Digital-website-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=768\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Wholegrain-Digital-website-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/elementor.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/f=auto,w=1425\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/a-screenshot-of-the-Wholegrain-Digital-website.png 1425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7960fde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7960fde\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8c86dc\" data-id=\"d8c86dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-867b4a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"867b4a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Offer a lead magnet.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have time to do a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/create-photography-website\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9580\">blogging<\/a> (or the funds to outsource it), put together a free and valuable resource to give away on your website, like a template, checklist, or ebook. Just remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/build-sales-funnel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set up a sales funnel<\/a> so you can automate pushing those leads through to conversion.<\/p><p><strong>Scour job boards for good opportunities.<\/strong> Try to stay away from freelance marketplaces that require you to pay a fee for every job you secure. Instead, use resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indeed<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/profinder?trk=d_flagship3_nav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Pro Finder<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/find-web-design-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find reputable and high-quality clients<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Cold reach isn\u2019t always a bad idea<\/strong>, especially if you\u2019ve taken the time to research the company and website. Just make sure you actually qualify them as a lead, have a valid reason for reaching out to them (i.e., their website sucks), and have a plan for how you can fix it.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9272599 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9272599\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43ba34a\" data-id=\"43ba34a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d3cdc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9d3cdc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"education\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23bf8fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23bf8fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">12. Make Time for Education\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5214da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5214da\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29a2277\" data-id=\"29a2277\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-015faf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"015faf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the problems you may run into when your business starts to pick up speed is stagnation of your design skills. It\u2019s not as though you\u2019ll forget how to build websites, especially if you\u2019re working five days a week.\u00a0<\/p><p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/web-design-illustration-styles\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9581\">web design<\/a> changes pretty quickly. One minute, every website is using lead generation pop-ups to greet visitors\u2026 and the next, they\u2019re using AI <a href=\"https:\/\/landbot.io\/chatbot-use-cases\/lead-generation\">chatbots to generate leads<\/a> and get the conversation started.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, among everything else you must do as a business owner and <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/gradients-in-web-design\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9582\">web designer<\/a> to succeed, you\u2019ll want to make room for ongoing education.<\/p><p>The easiest and most pain-free way to do this is to <strong>subscribe to a few of your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/handwriting-fonts\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9583\">web design or development blogs<\/a><\/strong>. This way, you\u2019ll always have the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/new-web-creation-experience-with-elementor-ai-for-containers\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9592\">news<\/a>, trends and changes waiting for you in your inbox.\u00a0<\/p><p>Another thing you can do is <strong>carve out time for more formal education<\/strong>. And, no, I\u2019m not talking about going back to school. There are so many other ways to accomplish this these days:<\/p><ul><li>Take free classes with a platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khan Academy<\/a>.<\/li><li>Play around with new coding or design techniques in online playgrounds like <a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CodePen<\/a>.<\/li><li>Attend real-world training, collaboration, or networking events through <a href=\"https:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordCamp<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meetup<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you want to ensure that your business does better with each passing year, keep educating yourself (and your team) so you\u2019re always poised to deliver the most value.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02bc24c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02bc24c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7929782\" data-id=\"7929782\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e9a847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e9a847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Challenges of Starting Your Own Web Design Business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d83c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54d83c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To be fair, there are a ton of benefits associated with running your own <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/website-builders-for-small-business\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9584\">small business<\/a> or agency. You get:<\/p><ul><li>To set your own prices.<\/li><li>Total control over your career and the direction of your business.<\/li><li>Flexibility in terms of where, when, and how you work.<\/li><li>Greater fulfillment working with clients you like, respect and can make a difference in the lives of.<\/li><\/ul><p>But there are challenges, too.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>For one, you\u2019re the boss now, which means you\u2019re responsible for making sure that everything runs as it needs to.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>This goes beyond just successfully launching client websites. You have to make sure you\u2019re making more money in your business than you\u2019re spending <em>on<\/em> the business. You have to become really good at managing client relationships (and perhaps employee relationships, too). You also have to balance <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/how-to-become-web-designer\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9585\">web design<\/a> work with sales and marketing tasks.\u00a0<\/p><p>Being the owner of a small <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/3d-web-design\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9586\">web design<\/a> shop is a lot of work. It costs money, too (as you\u2019ll soon see).<\/p><p><strong>Then there\u2019s the fact that how you enter this opportunity can make or break the business.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>For instance, let\u2019s say you currently work full-time at a design agency, but your contract has a strict non-compete. When you leave, you might have to start your business with a new set of clients in a completely different niche. It\u2019s going to take a lot of work to build your portfolio and reputation back up again if you have no previous work or contacts to leverage.\u00a0<\/p><p>It\u2019s not impossible, but it does make it harder.\u00a0<\/p><p>Or let\u2019s say that you\u2019ve recently graduated from university. You have a pile of loans and expensive monthly bills that need to be paid now that you\u2019re out in the real world. You\u2019re having a hard time spending anything more than the bare minimum your business needs to get off the ground.\u00a0<\/p><p>Without a healthy safety net of cash behind you as well as the time and funds to put into building your business today, it\u2019s going to be difficult to ever get to a point where you generate a steady and predictable income from it.<\/p><p>Whatever your situation, just keep in mind that you won\u2019t be able to launch this business tomorrow nor will it become an overnight success. It takes time, money and effort to get a business off the ground and, if you\u2019re not in the right space to do that, you may want to postpone this until you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-568d42f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"568d42f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a729f5e\" data-id=\"a729f5e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-054765e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"054765e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wrap-Up (Plus, a Bonus Tip!)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4975fbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4975fbd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0684da9\" data-id=\"0684da9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d055ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d055ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You wanted to learn how to start a web design business \u2014 and the 12 steps above will certainly set you down the right path. However, I want you to keep one very important thing in mind here as we wrap up:\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>If you do not take care of yourself, you won\u2019t be able to take care of your clients.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>In other words, if you\u2019re hustling like crazy to launch this business and take on as many clients as possible, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re going to burn yourself out. And when you\u2019re exhausted and can\u2019t see straight and your body is killing you from sitting around for 10+ hours every day, your head isn\u2019t going to be in the right place for this. You\u2019ll rush through your work, get agitated with clients who mean well and the quality of output will decline.\u00a0<\/p><p>This can happen in the very early days of a business as well as in the years ahead.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, starting as early as possible, set up the following burnout-proof practices to ensure that you and your business always perform at their level best:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Set a schedule and stick to it.\u00a0<\/li><li>Create boundaries within your workspace as well as with clients.\u00a0<\/li><li>Take weekends off and spend time with people you care about.<\/li><li>Schedule vacation time at least once a year and build that time off into your pricing structure so you don\u2019t see it as a \u201closs\u201d you have to make up for.\u00a0<\/li><li>Connect with and support other creative business owners who\u2019re in the same boat.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>If you have a team working for you, foster a working environment that encourages these same best practices. No one is going to be of any use to your clients if you\u2019re all struggling to get through the day. 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Consider these essentials:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"8:1-14:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:258\"><strong>Project Management Software:<\/strong> Tools like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com are crucial for organizing projects, managing tasks, and collaborating with clients and team members if you expand. They help ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:262\"><strong>Communication Platforms:<\/strong> Reliable communication is key. Email is fundamental, but consider adding a professional communication platform like Slack or Microsoft Teams for internal and client communication, allowing for quicker responses and file sharing.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:282\"><strong>CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Software:<\/strong> As your client base grows, a CRM system like HubSpot CRM or Zoho CRM becomes invaluable for managing client interactions, tracking leads, and nurturing relationships. Some CRMs also integrate invoicing and proposal features.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:221\"><strong>Invoicing and Accounting Software:<\/strong> Getting paid promptly is essential. Software like FreshBooks or QuickBooks Online simplifies invoicing, tracks expenses, and helps manage your business finances professionally.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:236\"><strong>Website Hosting and Domain Management:<\/strong> While you might not directly provide hosting, understanding hosting solutions and domain registration is important for advising clients. Consider partnering with reliable hosting providers.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-14:0\"><strong>Elementor Cloud Website:<\/strong> For showcasing your design skills and managing client websites, consider <strong>Elementor Cloud Website<\/strong>. It provides hosting powered by Google Cloud Platform, integrated Elementor Pro, and a streamlined workflow from design to deployment, all in one place. This simplifies the technical aspects, letting you focus on design and client management.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:103\">How can you effectively price your web design services to ensure profitability and attract clients?<\/h3><p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:159\">Pricing web design services is a balancing act between being competitive and ensuring your business is profitable. Here are a few effective pricing strategies:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"19:1-23:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:285\"><strong>Value-Based Pricing:<\/strong> Focus on the value you bring to the client&#8217;s business. Understand their goals and price your services based on the return on investment they can expect from a well-designed website. This often leads to higher earning potential compared to hourly billing.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:305\"><strong>Project-Based Pricing (Fixed Fee):<\/strong> Define the scope of the project clearly and provide a fixed price. This offers predictability for both you and the client. To accurately price projects, carefully estimate the time and resources required, adding a buffer for unexpected revisions or complexities.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:223\"><strong>Hourly Pricing:<\/strong> Track your time and bill clients at an hourly rate. This is often used for smaller tasks or ongoing maintenance. Ensure your hourly rate reflects your experience and the market value of your skills.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-23:0\"><strong>Tiered Pricing:<\/strong> Offer different packages at varying price points to cater to different client needs and budgets. For example, you could have basic, standard, and premium packages with increasing features and functionalities.<\/li><\/ul><p data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:500\">When creating your pricing strategy, research your competitors and understand the local market rates. Factor in your business expenses, desired profit margin, and the complexity of the projects you typically undertake. Using efficient tools like <strong>Elementor<\/strong> can also impact your pricing. Elementor&#8217;s drag-and-drop interface and pre-designed templates can speed up the design process, potentially allowing you to take on more projects or offer competitive pricing while maintaining profitability.<\/p><h3 data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:110\">What are some modern marketing strategies to attract web design clients in a competitive online landscape?<\/h3><p data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:138\">effective marketing is crucial for standing out. Here are some modern strategies to attract web design clients:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"30:1-37:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:297\"><strong>Content Marketing:<\/strong> Create valuable and informative content related to web design, SEO, and online business. Blog posts, articles, guides, and even videos can attract potential clients searching for solutions and establish you as an expert. Share your blog posts on social media platforms.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:244\"><strong>Search Engine Optimization (SEO):<\/strong> Optimize your website and content for search engines like Google. When potential clients search for &#8220;web designers&#8221; or related terms in your area, you want your website to rank high in search results.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:262\"><strong>Social Media Marketing:<\/strong> Utilize platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to showcase your portfolio, share valuable content, and engage with potential clients. Visual platforms like Instagram are excellent for displaying your design aesthetics.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:295\"><strong>Portfolio Website:<\/strong> Your website is your primary marketing tool. It must be professionally designed, user-friendly, and showcase your best work prominently. <strong>Elementor<\/strong> is an excellent tool for building a stunning portfolio website that is both visually appealing and easy to manage.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:197\"><strong>Networking:<\/strong> Attend industry events, join online communities, and connect with related businesses (like marketing agencies or SEO consultants) to build relationships and generate referrals.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:220\"><strong>Paid Advertising (PPC):<\/strong> Consider using paid advertising on platforms like Google Ads or social media to reach a targeted audience quickly. This can be effective for generating leads, especially when starting out.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"36:1-37:0\"><strong>Client Testimonials and Case Studies:<\/strong> Positive reviews and detailed case studies showcasing successful projects are powerful social proof. Request testimonials from satisfied clients and create case studies that highlight the problems you solved and the results you achieved for them.<\/li><\/ul><p data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:102\">Remember to track your marketing efforts to see what&#8217;s working and adjust your strategies accordingly.<\/p><h3 data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:74\">What are common mistakes to avoid when starting a web design business?<\/h3><p data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:115\">Starting any business comes with its challenges. Here are some common mistakes to avoid in the web design industry:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-50:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:277\"><strong>Underestimating the Business Side:<\/strong> Many designers focus solely on design skills and neglect crucial business aspects like marketing, sales, financial management, and client communication. Remember, it&#8217;s not just about design; it&#8217;s about running a successful business.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:286\"><strong>Poor Client Communication:<\/strong> Lack of clear and consistent communication can lead to misunderstandings, scope creep, and dissatisfied clients. Establish clear communication processes from the outset, setting expectations for response times, meeting schedules, and feedback loops.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:331\"><strong>Inadequate Contracts:<\/strong> Working without clear contracts can lead to disputes over scope, payment, and timelines. Always use detailed contracts that outline project scope, deliverables, payment terms, revision policies, and intellectual property rights. Consult with a legal professional to ensure your contracts are robust.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:297\"><strong>Not Specializing (Initially):<\/strong> Trying to be a jack-of-all-trades can dilute your marketing efforts. Consider specializing in a specific niche (e.g., e-commerce websites, websites for non-profits, specific industries) to target your marketing and build expertise, especially when starting.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:288\"><strong>Ignoring Website Accessibility:<\/strong> Forgetting about website accessibility can alienate a significant portion of potential users and can lead to legal issues in some regions. Design websites that are inclusive and accessible to everyone, adhering to accessibility guidelines (WCAG).<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"49:1-50:0\"><strong>Not Utilizing Efficient Tools:<\/strong> Spending too much time on repetitive tasks or inefficient workflows can eat into your profitability. Leverage tools like <strong>Elementor<\/strong> to streamline your design process, build websites faster, and manage content efficiently. Elementor&#8217;s pre-built templates and drag-and-drop interface can significantly reduce development time.<\/li><\/ul><p data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:120\">By being aware of these common pitfalls, you can proactively avoid them and set your web design business up for success.<\/p><h3 data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:69\">How can Elementor specifically benefit a new web design business?<\/h3><p data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:142\">Elementor is more than just a website builder; it&#8217;s a powerful platform that can significantly benefit a new web design business in several ways:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"57:1-64:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:276\"><strong>Faster Website Creation:<\/strong> Elementor&#8217;s drag-and-drop interface and extensive library of templates and widgets drastically speed up the website design and development process. This allows you to complete projects faster, take on more clients, and increase your revenue.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"58:1-58:321\"><strong>No-Code Design Capabilities:<\/strong> While coding knowledge can be beneficial, Elementor allows you to build professional-looking websites without writing a single line of code. This is particularly advantageous when starting out, allowing you to focus on design and client needs rather than getting bogged down in code.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"59:1-59:278\"><strong>Professional Design Quality:<\/strong> Elementor empowers you to create visually stunning and highly functional websites. Its features and flexibility allow for complex layouts, animations, and interactive elements, ensuring you can deliver high-quality designs to your clients.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"60:1-60:226\"><strong>Reduced Development Costs:<\/strong> By streamlining the design process and reducing development time, Elementor can help lower your operational costs. 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