Being Embarrassed of Your Own Website as a Web Designer

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Imposter syndrome and comparison is more common than you think. Sometimes all it takes is to take a step back and look at your work from a different perspective to understand your work is good enough. That’s why episode 9 of MAKING WEBSITE MAGIC is about being embarrassed of your own website as a web designer!

Apply today to join the waitlist for the Making Website Magic School of Business. Are you consistently booking dream clients, or are you saying “yes” to anyone because so few opportunities are coming your way? Believe it or not, you CAN have a thriving web design & dev business where you consistently work with aligned clients who actually pay you well.

In this episode of Making Website Magic, Sam & Karyn are sharing the importance of getting over the embarrassment you feel around your website and actionable steps you can take right now to let your work speak for itself and land you clients.

Here are just a few of the things we discuss during this episode:

Why it is generally easier to design for a client than it is to design for ourselves.
The reasons we feel embarrassed and how this feeling can actually hold you back from getting clients more than the website appearance can.
Building confidence in yourself and your skillset.
Cutting out all of the unnecessary details, distractions, and procrastinations in order to get to the root of what parts of your website are going to lead to someone booking a call with you.

When you’re embarrassed of your site, you delay the launch, avoid sharing it, and in turn miss out on business opportunities. Once you believe in yourself that you and your capabilities are enough, you will be amazed at how much you flourish. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive empowerment to step boldly into your web design business and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Being Embarrassed of Your Own Website as a Web Designer

Making Website Magic

published 4 years ago

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Here are just a few of the things we discuss during this episode:

Why it is generally easier to design for a client than it is to design for ourselves.
The reasons we feel embarrassed and how this feeling can actually hold you back from getting clients more than the website appearance can.
Building confidence in yourself and your skillset.
Cutting out all of the unnecessary details, distractions, and procrastinations in order to get to the root of what parts of your website are going to lead to someone booking a call with you.

Thank you for listening!

If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways!

CONNECT WITH SAM & KARYN:

Instagram - Sam Muñoz

Instagram - Karyn Paige

Join the Free Community

Making Website Magic School of Business

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Laws of UX

54 episodes

#Tech #Entrepreneur #Arts #Business #Graphic Design #Sam Muñoz Karyn Paige #Karyn Paige #Sam Muñoz #Web Design #Business Strategy #Women In Tech #Women In Business

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We have seen first hand so many women web designers and developers get stuck trying to make their own website perfect and standing in their own way of moving forward and landing clients. That’s why episode 41 of MAKING WEBSITE MAGIC is about the POWER of the coming soon page for web designers! The Making Website Magic School of Business is pre-enrolling. Are you consistently booking dream projects & making the money you desire in your web design business? OR are you undercharging, questioning your skills, spinning your wheels & saying yes to anyone who will pay you? You CAN have a thriving web design & dev business where you consistently work with aligned clients who actually respect you and pay you well. In this episode of Making Website Magic, Sam & Karyn are sharing the importance of taking that step back to shift your mindset to what you actually need to promote your business and actionable steps you can use right now to create the minimum viable, simple, and effective coming soon page that is going to keep making you money. Here are just a few of the things we discuss during this episode: Why a coming soon page is a solution for both the web designer AND developer. How overthinking your website is actually holding you back from making money by delaying potential money-making opportunities. What we can learn from brick and mortar businesses in times of restructuring. Questions to ask yourself if you already have a website. From a strategic standpoint, what you need to include on your coming soon page. Keep it simple so you can move your focus back to those money generating activities that really matter. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive empowerment to step boldly into your web design business and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! Learn more about Making Website Magic at https://makingwebsitemagic.com/ CONNECT WITH SAM & KARYN: Instagram- @makingwebsitemagic Join the Free Community Making Website Magic School of Business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 9: Being Embarrassed of Your Own Website as a Web Designer Episode 16: Your Copywriting is NOT the Problem…

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The Seasons of a Web Design Business 33:50

3 years ago33:50

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It is so easy to look at other people’s businesses, especially more seasoned businesses, and compare their success and progress to your own, tempting you to make decisions that aren’t aligned with the season of business you are currently in. That’s why episode 40 of MAKING WEBSITE MAGIC is about the seasons of a web design business! The Making Website Magic School of Business is pre-enrolling. Are you consistently booking dream projects & making the money you desire in your web design business? OR are you undercharging, questioning your skills, spinning your wheels & saying yes to anyone who will pay you? You CAN have a thriving web design & dev business where you consistently work with aligned clients who actually respect you and pay you well. In this episode of Making Website Magic, Sam & Karyn are sharing the importance of knowing the seasons of a web design business and actionable steps you can take right now to understand and honor the season of business and life you’re currently in. Here are just a few of the things we discuss during this episode: When you compare yourself to others, you’re placing yourself on an uneven playing field that can make you feel like you’re not as good as others. Highlighting a few of the different seasons of a web design business you may encounter. Creating the distinction between different seasons of your business to better understand what you could be focusing on at any given time. Understanding how your life seasons can impact your seasons of business. Strategies to not only recognize what season we are in but to honor it and to get support when you get stuck. It is so important to remember that when we are talking about releasing the should’s in your business, there is a world of could’s you can replace them with. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive empowerment to step boldly into your web design business and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! Learn more about Making Website Magic at https://makingwebsitemagic.com/ CONNECT WITH SAM & KARYN: Instagram Join the Free Community Making Website Magic School of Business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Making Website Magic: The Myth of the “Overnight Success” Making Website Magic: What Your Intake Form Can Tell You About Your Prospective Client…

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What Your Intake Form Can Tell You About Your Prospective Client 26:22

3 years ago26:22