When I decided to incorporate a community into my online business, I had a long list of wants. I knew I needed a platform that was easy for me to use, totally customizable, and (most importantly) engaging for my students and clients. I researched a ton of online community/membership platforms and narrowed it down to two options: Circle or Podia.

With potential clients, first impressions are everything. So why not make those early interactions as streamlined and effortless as possible? In my business, I use my Honeybook proposal template to send contracts, present invoices, and even process payments all in one place. If you want to make your onboarding process as easy as possible (for you and your clients), this is the place to start!

I do a lot of different things in my business–from client work to education to running an online community–so I’m always looking for tools to make my life easier and help me scale my business. Circle had one just that! It’s an all-in-one online community platform where I can host events, facilitate discussions, and get to know my students better. Here’s my in-depth Circle review and some of my favorite features.

So you want to show off your web design skills, but you don’t have any clients yet. Or maybe you’re a seasoned pro, but you want to attract a new kind of client. How do you prove your design knowledge with an empty portfolio?
Here’s how to build your web design portfolio from scratch, even with zero clients or experience.

One of the easiest ways to scale as a service provider is through passive income. Here’s how to get started making passive income as a web designer.

Do web designers need to know how to code in 2022? It depends! Let’s break down the resources for designers who want to learn (or avoid) custom code.

person staff, I invest a good chunk of change every month to help me operate my business and serve my clients as best I can. Here’s a breakdown of all my monthly web design business expenses!

Are you interested in starting a web design business, but you have little to no clients? Paige Brunton created her business from scratch, and even without a large audience, she was able to land consistent clients via her blog.

Do sales calls give you the heebie-jeebies? You’re not alone! As a lifelong introvert, I used to get unbearably nervous about sales calls. But over time, I learned how to confidently crush a sales call, and I want to teach you to do the same!

If coming up with the words to put on your website, stresses you out, you are going to love this. Courtney shares so many great tips. Whether you want to DIY your website copy, or you’re thinking of outsourcing.