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Web Pro Savvy5 Reasons Clients Leave Their Web Designers (Avoid These Costly Mistakes!)Are you unknowingly pushing clients away? In this video, I reveal the 5 main reasons clients leave their web designers—and how to make sure you’re not making these common mistakes. Retaining clients is just as important as getting them, and by avoiding these pitfalls, you can build long-term relationships, increase recurring revenue, and grow your freelance web design business sustainably.💡 You'll Learn:✔️ The top 5 reasons clients stop working with web designers✔️ How to improve client relationships and increase retention✔️ Simple strategies to ensure clients stay happy and loyal👉 Don’t just a...2025-03-0407 min
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeThe Long Journey from Believer to Evangelical Critic – Dan MillerEpisode 86. Several big international changes have occurred since the last episode was released on the 9th of January. America witnessed another peaceful transfer of power, though it was immediately followed by some executive orders that are anything but peaceful, and Israeli hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire. These small steps are part of much longer national journeys that will affect many people for years to come. Today’s guest, Dan Miller––professor, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, and former evangelical pastor––has stepped out of his usual...2025-01-2342 minWeb Pro SavvyStreamlining Business Operations: CEO Hacks and Digital Tools with Gresham Harkless JrDiscover the secrets to streamlining your business operations with Gresham Harkless Jr., the innovative mind behind CB Nation and Blue 16 Media. Gresham brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse experiences, including his time as an adjunct professor and a digital marketer, to share actionable CEO hacks that can transform the way you manage your business processes. From invoicing to project management and note-keeping, learn how his entrepreneurial journey has shaped unique solutions to boost efficiency.Transform your business communication and organization with the right tools. Gresham takes us on a deep dive into the functionalities of...2025-01-2043 minWeb Pro SavvyMastering Client Interaction to Prevent DelaysThis episode shares the challenges freelancers face when working with frustrating clients. It illustrates the importance of communication, proactive management, and learning from obstacles.• The struggles of getting detailed responses from a new client • The challenges faced when clients fail to be forthcoming with information • The role of a freelance copywriter in client communication • The importance of monitoring project timelines and client feedback • Lessons learned about managing expectations in freelancing • Reflections on the balance between creating and waiting for client input • The adaptability needed to keep projects moving forward • An invitation for listener...2025-01-0209 minWeb Pro SavvyUnlocking Freelance Success: Time Management and Strategy with Julie DeLuca CollinsUnlock the secrets to building a thriving freelance business as we sit down with expert business coach Julie DeLuca Collins. Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs reverse-engineer their goals to align their daily operations with long-term visions? Julie shares her invaluable insights on time management, defining services, identifying your ideal customer base, and crafting effective pricing strategies. Get ready to take notes on the top mistakes freelancers make and learn actionable steps to evaluate and enhance your business practices.Julie’s career journey is nothing short of inspiring. From retail management at Macy’s to becoming a Ch...2024-07-1146 minWeb Pro SavvyA Deep Dive into Brand Identity with Laura Hulleman's Revolutionary StrategyEmbark on a transformative journey with us as we sit down with Laura Hulleman, the mastermind behind the Endotype Formula, and unravel the true essence of branding that goes far beyond eye-catching designs. In a candid conversation, Laura shares her evolution from personal trainer to branding guru, underscoring the vital connection between a business owner's persona and their brand identity. Dive into the revelation of how aligning your brand with your inner being can not only create a magnetic presence but also resonate deeply with your audience, whether you're a health professional, freelancer, or web designer.Branding...2024-05-2344 minWeb Pro SavvyGIF or Jif? The Great Pronunciation Debate with Cathy Sirvatka: WPS008Is G.I.F. pronounced GIF or JIF? Join me, Cathy Sirvatka, as we dig into the amusing argument surrounding this well-known graphic format. We'll journey back to its beginnings, exploring the creators' original intent for its pronunciation. Spoiler alert: there's no wrong way to say it! We also get into its features as compared to the JPG and its historical role in web graphics. It's time to settle the debate. Sort of. And remember, I'd love to hear your take on it and any other 'debatables' you encounter in your web design adventures.2023-09-1405 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 007: Accessibility in Action: Strategies for Inclusive Web Design with Vanessa RusuEver wondered how your website design could impact someone with a disability? Join me as I chat with Vanessa Russo, a passionate web designer and WordPress UI/UX design teacher, who opens up a new perspective on website accessibility. She shares with us the often overlooked importance of creating accessible and inclusive websites.Our enlightening conversation delves into different facets of website design - color contrast, fonts, link cues, and heading usage. Vanessa, with her unique approach and practical knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, educates us on the three parts of website accessibility. We delve into...2023-08-1752 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 006: AI in Web Design: Boosting Creativity and Efficiency with Matt GilliamThere are a lot of questions surrounding AI (Artificial Intelligence), especially for those of us who work in web design. Is it ethical to use AI tools like ChatGPT in our workflow? Will AI replace the need for web designers? I address these questions and more today with my guest, Matt Gilliam.Matt is an innovative and creative freelance graphic and web designer, and he’s been using AI in his web design business since 2021.He has tried and tested several AI tools in a myriad of ways for page layout, graphic design, and writing co...2023-06-2240 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 005: From Beginner to Client Magnet: A story of client acquisition with Kim KopecToday I talk with Kim Kopec, a freelance web designer in Kalamazoo, MI. Kim shares her experience and strategies for acquiring a clientele that she loves. Like many of us, Kim started out bartering her services with clients just to get work and grow her portfolio. She talks about how it was in the very beginning of starting her business and how her client acquisition evolved over the years to the point where she now just focuses on her desired niche. And she shares with us the strategies that got her there.Kim has 20+ years o...2023-06-0847 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 004: How To Get The Web Design Clients You Want with Vanessa BucceriHow do you get new clients? Should you work within a specific niche? What exactly is a niche? You may hear the word a lot but aren't sure whether it means you should focus on a specific client type, or industry, or location.When you first start your freelance web design business or if you have decided to niche in a specific way, you have to do extra work to acquire a client base. You have to build that new reputation to where people start to show up from word of mouth.In th...2023-04-1451 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 003: The Power of Wix - The Advantages of Having Wix in Your Arsenal with Matt CiciHave you ever considered using Wix as your website development tool?Maybe you’ve thought Wix isn’t a viable tool for true professional web designers. Perhaps you’ve selected another CMS platform and you’re sticking with it because of the time, energy, blood, sweat and tears you’ve put into it to become proficient.I get it. Up until 2010, I was still using Dreamweaver and creating HTML websites. Working with a CMS was a whole different animal, and I really didn’t understand the concept. I knew I had to make the switch but didn’t k...2023-03-3040 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 002: You CAN Make Money on Upwork. The Do's and Don'ts with Morgan OverholtDoes the thought of finding new clients stress you out? The ups and downs of work and income for a freelance web professional can be overwhelming. Finding the illusive steady income stream can seem like the proverbial needle in a haystack. Of course there are many ways to grow your clientele. Among them is a platform called Upwork.For those who don’t know, Upwork is a website freelancers can join and apply for projects; these projects have been posted by clients from all over the world. So what is the deal with Upwo...2023-03-1640 minWeb Pro SavvyWPS 001: The TrailerWorking as a freelance web designer and/or developer is becoming more popular with each passing year. COVID caused many people to reflect on their lives and jobs. Many have chosen to work for themselves, thus relieving them from frustrating commutes, exasperating bosses, and the overall feeling of being stuck in a job they don't really care about. Freelance website work is the perfect work-from-where-ever-you-want, set-your-own-hours solution. If you are one of the people who made that leap to running your own freelance web business, then this is the podcast for you! Or perhaps you already work for yourself...2023-03-0202 min
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeOpen-hearted Conservative Christian – Deana ThayerEpisode 10.Being a committed Evangelical Christian means living by example every day, not just on Sunday morning at her non-denominational church. Deana seeks to live the biblical precepts and inspire curiosity through example. As a life-long Christian with beliefs on the conservative side, having word and deed be shaped by scripture is what she’s always known. Her surety of belief provides a basis for interaction with people following other paths. She welcomes the conversation and questions, as they either confirm her beliefs or prompt re-evaluation. Thoughtful guidance shows up in her podca...2022-04-2838 min
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeEvangelical Faith in Jesus – Cathy SirvatkaEpisode 5.In this engaging conversation with Cathy, a web design professional from Chicago, we delve into her walk with God and how she lives her faith. From her Catholic upbringing through New Age, and on to her current home as a Born Again Christian. Besides her path, we touch on the books of the Bible and some important terminology. Highlights:- Identifying as Christian rather than Evangelical.- Reading the bible as a daily practice.- Becoming part of a church community after initial reservations it was a cult. - P...2022-02-1133 min