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How to Start a Web Design Business without a Degree Online Course

How to Start a Web Design Business Online Course

September 5, 2024/in 1 Day Website, freelancing, scaling your business /by 1 Day Works

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Do you want to start a web design business without a degree or previous experience? Our online course will teach you how to become a professional web designer who works from home!

This online course is your roadmap to launching a successful web design business from scratch! Whether you’re a creative looking to turn your passion into profit or someone seeking a new career path, How to Start a Web Design Business walks you through every step of the process, from the basics of running your own business to learning essential web design skills to finding and managing clients.

Our course is absolutely packed with templates, downloads, proposals, contracts, cheat sheets, email scripts and other assets! It’s truly a web design business in a box!

In this self-paced online course, you’ll discover:

  • The basics of starting a business and tracking your finances.
  • The tools and skills you need to become a web designer—without a degree or knowledge of coding or design.
  • How to choose between WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or other website platforms.
  • How to build a standout portfolio, even if you’re just starting.
  • Effective pricing strategies and service offerings to maximize your earnings.
  • Proven methods to attract and retain clients and grow your business.
  • Tips on scaling your business through outsourcing and automation.

This course was written by Candy Phelps, owner of Bizzy Bizzy, a U.S. based WordPress web design company and branding agency. Candy has been running a web design business for over 15 years! She’s worked with thousands of customers and become an industry leader and speaker on the topics of productivity, business operations and money. And the best part is, she didn’t have a degree in Computer Science either!

Packed with practical advice and actionable steps, this course empowers you to break into the industry with confidence. Whether you’re brand new to web design or ready to quit your day job and start your own business and work from home, How to Start a Web Design Business gives you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed—no degree or previous experience required!

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Introduction 3 Topics
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Why Start a Web Design Business?
What You’ll Learn in This Course
The Current State of the Web Design Industry
Getting Started 3 Topics
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Setting Goals and Priorities for Your Web Design Business
Identifying Your Target Market
Establishing Your Brand
The Papers: Establishing Your Web Design Business 3 Topics
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Establishing an LLC or Business Entity
Getting Legit with Insurance
Client Contracts & Proposals
The Money: How to Create a Profitable and Sustainable Business 6 Topics
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Accounting 101: Keeping Track of Business Financial Activity
The Easy Way to Do a Business Plan
Setting Financial Goals
How to Price Your Work
Tracking Your Time
How to Get High-Paying Clients
The Tools: The Technology Behind Your Web Design Business 3 Topics
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How to Choose a Platform: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and more!
The Value of Tools and Software
The Software to Run Your Business
The Clients: Where to Find Them and How to Keep Them 6 Topics
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Marketing & Lead Generation
Becoming a Salesperson
Qualifying Leads
How to Get Clients…One Girl’s Opinion
Getting Clients Through Networking
Bad Clients: How to Spot Red Flags from a Mile Away
The Website: Creating a Magnetic Online Presence 3 Topics
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Building a Portfolio with No Experience
Determining Service Offerings
Creating Compelling Sales Pages
The Growth: What if You Need Help? 5 Topics
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Leveraging Automation and AI in Your Business
What You Need to Know About Contractors and Employees
10 Things to Do Before Hiring
Human Resources 101
Where to Find Good Help
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Introduction
Why Start a Web Design Business?
What You’ll Learn in This Course
The Current State of the Web Design Industry
Getting Started
Setting Goals and Priorities for Your Web Design Business
Identifying Your Target Market
Establishing Your Brand
The Papers: Establishing Your Web Design Business
Establishing an LLC or Business Entity
Getting Legit with Insurance
Client Contracts & Proposals
The Money: How to Create a Profitable and Sustainable Business
Accounting 101: Keeping Track of Business Financial Activity
The Easy Way to Do a Business Plan
Setting Financial Goals
How to Price Your Work
Tracking Your Time
How to Get High-Paying Clients
The Tools: The Technology Behind Your Web Design Business
How to Choose a Platform: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and more!
The Value of Tools and Software
The Software to Run Your Business
The Clients: Where to Find Them and How to Keep Them
Marketing & Lead Generation
Becoming a Salesperson
Qualifying Leads
How to Get Clients…One Girl’s Opinion
Getting Clients Through Networking
Bad Clients: How to Spot Red Flags from a Mile Away
The Website: Creating a Magnetic Online Presence
Building a Portfolio with No Experience
Determining Service Offerings
Creating Compelling Sales Pages
The Growth: What if You Need Help?
Leveraging Automation and AI in Your Business
What You Need to Know About Contractors and Employees
10 Things to Do Before Hiring
Human Resources 101
Where to Find Good Help

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