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You're Not Doing Web Design Wrong — You Just Weren't Told This

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Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business
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Jul 13, 2026
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Summary

Nobody handed most of us a manual for this. Web design is a self-taught industry, so we all arrive from different angles, with different tools, and it's far too easy to decide you're "doing it wrong" the moment a louder voice tells you their way is the only way. *whispers in your ear* - if this episodes sparks your interest, check out my mentoring group: https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/sparks-group-mentoring/ It's a supportive group mentoring session for website designers and developers to bring their questions, roadblocks, ideas, and "is it just me?" moments. Welcome to another episode of Websites Made Simple with me, Holly Christie . In this episode, I'm talking directly to designers and developers in their first few years, sharing the practices that helped me build confidence, better websites, and a stronger business, without pretending there's one "right" way to do it. We get into: How investing properly in your setup (themes, insurance, compliant contracts) slowly builds your confidence Why "spend money to make money" applies to web design more than you think Picking one area to go all in on each year, from accessibility to SEO Building a rigid onboarding process so content arrives before the build starts Getting known for one or two things instead of being "just another designer" Why staying in your lane beats watching the competition Collecting reviews properly (and actually following them up) Why a mentor pays dividends long before you feel you can "afford" one If you're early in your web design journey and just want a bit more support in your corner, this one's for you. Come and find out more at - https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk Or email me at [email protected] If you'd like to talk about mentoring for new website designers and developers, come…