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Designers have a wide range of lucrative career options. This resource puts together some of the best small business ideas to help chart your career path.  It covers the market size, earning potential, estimated startup cost, the target audience, and the value they bring to the table. You'll also learn how to launch the business, the required training and licenses, and a few companies already killing it in the space for your inspiration....

Three weeks ago, you started a web design agency. Then over the last two weeks, you’ve taken a leap toward making your business viable by defining who you are as a business and putting together your documents. This week, we’ll tie up loose ends so that you’re a fully functional agency able to pick and choose the work you accept. Day 22: Pitch Deck Over the next few years, you’ll be doing a lot of pitching: walking into a room and trying to convince...

Two weeks ago, you started a web design agency. Last week you began to define your agency by choosing clients, setting red lines, and writing your elevator pitch. This week, we will implement some practical solutions before problems occur. Remember one task per day; it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Day 15: Terms of Service In the rush of excitement surrounding a new project, it’s too easy to skip the preliminaries and jump into work. Before...

Last week, you started a web design agency. This week we’ll help you take the next steps toward making your agency viable. The first couple of days were spent on legal checks and taxes. After that, you’ve picked a niche to specialize in, an awesome name, worked out how much you’re going to charge, and set up business accounts. Then, finally, you took a day off to prepare for this week. (If you skipped any of those steps, go back and catch up now.)...

Many designers and developers dream of starting their own web design agency. Most don’t try because it seems too challenging, but getting started is simple. To start a web design agency, you decide you’re the boss of a web design agency. That’s all there is to it. Now, let’s talk about the tricky part: making your web design agency sustainable over the short, medium, and long term. Over the next few weeks, we’ll walk you through the...

Starting your own business is a process with a fair share of challenges. Even in the web design world, where you can potentially minimize costs by working from home and collaborating with freelance contractors, many expenses exist.  To run a successful web design business, you need enough money to invest in everything from skilled colleagues to resources (like fonts and themes), software subscriptions, and technology tools. Finding...

Moving from studying design into the big wide world of web design is a daunting process. It’s a competitive and dynamic industry that’s growing all the time. It’s estimated that between 2020 and 2030, web designer jobs in the US will increase by 13%. One of the most challenging aspects of starting a career in web design is getting hired, especially as a freelancer.  The first thing that most clients and agencies look for is usually your...

When you hear the word “leadership,” do you think of a particular person? If you’d been asked that question anytime before the 1900s, chances are you’d think of an accomplished politician or a battle-tested general. These were the people leading society for most of recorded history. Today, you might have someone else in mind. Since the industrial era, the US has birthed a pantheon of founders who’ve arguably led our society as much...

The term “web design” refers to the process of planning, organizing, and editing content online. On the surface, it seems like a simple enough concept. However, the reality is what we consider “web design” can change over time, influenced by our perception of the “web.”  In 2022, a professional web designer might create custom websites from scratch, but they may also be responsible for:  UX Design: Creating elements focused...

Are you a creative person looking for the perfect career path to take? If so, there are not many more creative professions than that of a web designer. However, becoming a web designer can be challenging, especially if you do not know where to start. For example, do you need to attend college to become a web designer? And what kind of computer and software do you need to own to be successful as a web designer? This guide aims to answer all these questions...

Do you find yourself stuck when finding new web design clients? Whether you own a web design company or work as a freelancer, expanding your audience and attracting clients can be challenging. Talking from experience: there are times when I can not find people interested in my work. If that’s the case for you right now, let me tell you not to worry. This guide will analyze the best practices I use to attract new web design clients and how you can...

A career as a web designer can be extremely lucrative. The average web designer in the US makes around $50-55,000 per year, equating to an hourly rate of around $25. Of course, not every designer will automatically get a full-time, high-paying job as soon as they earn their web design credentials. Sometimes, you might need to generate a little extra cash, perhaps to supplement your part-time income or keep the lights on while you’re taking...

Most of us are concerned about our public image, right? It matters a lot how people see and think of us. Export the same sentiment to a brand instead of a person. That’s what brand reputation is all about!   Yes, it’s that simple – the public’s perception of a brand constitutes its brand reputation. And since the internet plays a significant role in public perception nowadays, a brand’s online reputation essentially drives brand...

No one likes talking about money. Most of us got into web design because we loved it. But the fact is, we’ve all got bills to pay. If you’re a half-decent designer or a relatively competent developer, then there’s no reason you can’t make a living as a web designer. Here are six simple steps towards earning a living using the skills you already have. Step 1. Freelance Work Many individual bloggers and small company owners require websites...