It's Not About The Money

Business website design, with James Hagen

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You know you need a website, but maybe it’s a daunting task. Today’s guest explains everything you need to know to get started on your business website, whether you decide to DIY it, hire a professional, or something in between. 

James Hagen is a web designer who works with business owners and budgets of all sizes to make sure the right thing gets built to do the right job for the right customers. 

We discuss: 

  • Using analytics to guide where you invest your time and money in the design process 
  • Understanding your buyer’s needs and expectations 
  • Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, and Webflow 
  • And many more great tools 

James Hagen: 

  • jameshagen.design 

Timestamps: 

  • (00:00) - Business website design, with James Hagen
  • (02:33) - Tyler is a tinkerer, and James suggests using data to guide the tinkering
  • (07:38) - Empathy: Understanding your buyer
  • (10:10) - Web design trends and home renovations
  • (16:14) - Tools and platforms for a DIY website
  • (20:32) - What does all this cost?
  • (24:43) - Webflow
  • (31:16) - Website analytics
  • (34:54) - Don't forget about the cookies

    • Links:
    • Tinypng.com 
    • Lucky Orange 
    • Hotjar 
    • Fathom Analytics 
    • Termageddon 
    • Webflow 
    • Wix 
    • Squarespace 
    • WordPress 


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    Steve Nay: 

    • https://daybreaktax.com/ 
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsteven/ 


    Tyler Smith: 

    • https://www.tylersmith.io/ 
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersmith-io/ 
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    It's Not About The MoneyBy Steve Nay and Tyler Smith