Self-Made Web Designer

You shouldn't be guessing to know exactly what to charge for your next website project. There's actually a really simple process that I walk you through in this episode.

Watch Next:

📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:
https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A

📈 38 Resources of Web Design Inspiration
https://youtu.be/llYWhiB6LMU

💻 Over a Decade of Web Design Knowledge in 7 Minutes
https://youtu.be/1NTKwpAVcHg

👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

Visit the episodes web page
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/how-much-should-i-charge-for-a-website-design/

Say hey on insta
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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There are 4 simple but very powerful things you can do to level up your web design skills fast. No, you don't need a degree. No you don't need to buy an expensive course. BUT, you do need some grit and a little bit of guidance.

Watch Next:

📈 38 Resources of Web Design Inspiration
https://youtu.be/llYWhiB6LMU

💻 Over a Decade of Web Design Knowledge in 7 Minutes
https://youtu.be/1NTKwpAVcHg

📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:
https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A

👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month freehttps://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

Visit the episodes web page
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/38-web-design-inspiration-resources-youve-got-to-know-about/

Say hey on insta!https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duohttps://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7Bhttps://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Lighthttps://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecammhttps://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

00:00 Introduction: From Beginner to Pro Web Designer
00:56 Understanding Your Role as a Web Designer
02:21 Growing Your Skills Continuously
05:15 The Importance of Curiosity
05:40 Finding a Supportive Community
06:58 Conclusion and Encouragement

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If you want to make sites that no one else is making, you have to look places no one else is looking. Check out these 38 resources to do just that.

Watch Next:

📈 Build a Web Design Business in 2025
https://youtu.be/m6HC_o4Cvko

💻 Over a Decade of Web Design Knowledge in 7 Minutes
https://youtu.be/1NTKwpAVcHg

📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:
https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A

👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

Visit the episodes web page
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/38-web-design-inspiration-resources-youve-got-to-know-about/

Resources Mentioned:

Muzli
http://muz.li/

Landing Picks
https://www.landingpicks.com/

Maxi Best Of
https://maxibestof.one/

Site of Sites
https://www.siteofsites.co/

Landbook
https://land-book.com/

One Page Love
https://onepagelove.com/

CSS Design Awards
https://www.cssdesignawards.com/

Unsection
https://www.unsection.com/

Minimal Gallery
https://minimal.gallery/

Godly
https://godly.website/

Lapa Ninja
https://www.lapa.ninja/

Landings
https://landings.dev/

Landing Folio
https://www.landingfolio.com/

Killer Portfolio
https://www.killerportfolio.com/

CSS Winner
https://www.csswinner.com/

FWA
https://thefwa.com/

Commerce Cream
https://commercecream.com/

Ecomm Design
https://ecomm.design/

Awwwards
https://www.awwwards.com/

CSS Nectar
https://cssnectar.com/

Webdesign-Inspiration
https://www.webdesign-inspiration.com/

Brutalists Websites
https://brutalistwebsites.com/

Hover States
https://www.hoverstat.es/

Wix Inspiration
https://www.wix.com/studio/inspiration

Codrops
https://tympanus.net/codrops/

Abduzeedo
https://abduzeedo.com/

Fonts In Use
https://fontsinuse.com/

Brand New
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew

Dribbble
https://dribbble.com/

Behance
https://www.behance.net/

Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/

Savee.it
https://savee.it/

Cosmos
https://cosmos.so/

Design Inspiration
https://www.designspiration.com/

Showit Store
https://store.showit.com

Webflow Templates
https://webflow.com/templates

Curated Design
https://www.curated.design/

SquareSpace Templates
https://www.squarespace.com/templates/browse/

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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This is my step-by-step process to starting a web design business in 2025. Things look a lot different from when they did just 5 years ago. Here's a practical roadmap to start a web design business in 2025.

💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com

👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

Visit the episodes web page
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/how-to-get-your-first-web-design-client-fast/

📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:
https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A

🔎 Finding Freelance Clients
https://youtu.be/OrIxvWCdkEc?si=C5AxbDYdr0FIzloE

Design Products
Canva:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/canva

Figma:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/figma

Adobe Products (Photoshop and Illustrator)
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/adobe

AI Products
Relume:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/relume

Midjourney:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/midjourney

Claude:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/claude

Web Development Education
Codecademy:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/codecademy

Free Code Camp:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/freecodecamp

The Odin Project:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/odinproject

🎙️ Want to watch on YouTube?
https://youtube.com/@selfmadewebdesigner

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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I'll share a step-by-step strategy that helped me secure my first three web design clients without needing a portfolio, website, or cold calling. The key approach is leveraging personal connections through my 'First 100 Framework.' I'll explain how to list potential contacts, what to say during outreach, handle different types of responses, and tips for the initial client phone call. You'll also learn how to navigate budget discussions and proposal tiers effectively.

Grab the Free First 100 Framework Template!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/first100

Check out the episodes web page!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/how-to-get-your-first-web-design-client-fast/

📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:
https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A

🏁 The Only 3 Web Design Skills You Need
https://youtu.be/1NTKwpAVcHg

🔎 Finding Freelance Clients
https://youtu.be/xg1_-0_wvJw?si=S2QaznQVyNM6R90t

🏃🏼‍♂️ Starting a New Web Design Career in your 30s
https://youtu.be/itNQwCYZ0Rg

💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com

👨🏼‍💻My favorite website builder (use this code to get your first month free)
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

🎙️ Want to watch on YouTube?
https://youtube.com/@selfmadewebdesigner

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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I get personal on this one and share my story. It was a struggle to leave full time ministry but looking back I think it was the right decision.

Check out the episodes web page!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/how-to-make-a-career-change-in-your-30s-my-personal-story/

📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:
https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A

🏁 If I Started a Web Design Business in 2025
https://youtu.be/glzsMuOPOUU

🔎 Finding Freelance Clients
https://youtu.be/xg1_-0_wvJw?si=S2QaznQVyNM6R90t

🏃🏼‍♂️ Starting a New Web Design Career in your 30s
https://youtu.be/itNQwCYZ0Rg

💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com

👨🏼‍💻My favorite website builder (use this code to get your first month free)
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

🎙️ Want to watch on YouTube?
https://youtube.com/@selfmadewebdesigner

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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If you're building websites for clients without a clear, repeatable process, it's only a matter of time before things go south in a bad way. Here's my exact process for high ticket web design clients.

Resources Mentioned:

📄 Free Project Process Template:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/trello-template

🙋🏼‍♂️ Free Client Questionnaire
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/questionnaire

👨🏼‍🎨 Ruttl
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ruttl

Check out the episodes web page!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/free-web-design-project-management-template/

🏁 If I Started a Web Design Business in 2025
https://youtu.be/glzsMuOPOUU

🔎 Finding Freelance Clients
https://youtu.be/xg1_-0_wvJw?si=S2QaznQVyNM6R90t

🏃🏼‍♂️ Starting a New Web Design Career in your 30s
https://youtu.be/itNQwCYZ0Rg

💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com

👨🏼‍💻My favorite website builder:
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit

🎙️ Want to watch on YouTube?
https://youtube.com/@selfmadewebdesigner

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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In just 7 minutes, I'll share over 10 years of web design expertise, focusing on three core principles: layout, color, and typography. I'll explain the importance of visual hierarchy over the outdated F-pattern, show you the 60-30-10 rule for picking color palettes, and highlight the significance of readability in typography. I'll also provide insights into good conversion practices that go beyond aesthetics to drive user engagement and sales. Stay updated with the ever-evolving web design industry and find out how continuous learning can keep you ahead of the game. Listen now to level up your web design skills.

Watch on the YouTube Channel!

Other helpful resources:
🔎 Finding Freelance Clients
https://youtu.be/xg1_-0_wvJw?si=S2QaznQVyNM6R90t

🏃🏼‍♂️ Starting a New Web Design Career in your 30s
https://youtu.be/itNQwCYZ0Rg

🪜 Web Design Project Process with Mike Janda
https://youtu.be/0-5fmhl5I20

Check out Mike Janda's Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@UCMtMijHO1MVzw_Mjkh7_amw

💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com

🎙️ Want to listen to the podcast instead of watch?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-made-web-designer/id1498724299

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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Will AI take over web design? Should I learn to code? Is there too much competition for me to have a chance?

I answer all those questions as I lay out 5 things I'd do differently if I was starting over with web design in 2025. You get all the juicy details of the mistakes I made along the way and the importance of adapting to changes in the industry, building efficient processes, developing a refined design taste, nurturing real-world relationships, and integrating AI into your workflow. These tips are aimed at helping new web designers set the foundation for a successful career and stand out in a competitive market.

Other helpful videos:
🔎 Finding Freelance Clients
https://youtu.be/xg1_-0_wvJw?si=S2QaznQVyNM6R90t

🏃🏼‍♂️ Starting a New Web Design Career in your 30s
https://youtu.be/itNQwCYZ0Rg

🪜 Web Design Project Process with Mike Janda
https://youtu.be/0-5fmhl5I20

Check out Mike Janda's Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@UCMtMijHO1MVzw_Mjkh7_amw

Checkout the episode web page:
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/starting-web-design-in-2025/

💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot!
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com

🎙️ Want to listen to the podcast instead of watch?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-made-web-designer/id1498724299

Say hey on insta!
https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm

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Episode Web Page
 

Web Designer Starter Kit Course

Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running

Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera

Lens - Samyang 12mm F2
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens

Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface

Microphone - Shure SM7B
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b

Lighting - El Gato Key Light
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting

Recording Software - ecamm
https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm