I contacted a local business to see if they wanted a new website. They said they would if they could. Their website is part of a corporate network. They only work with large web design agencies. One day, one day Flecha will be like that

Every season brings a reason for updating your website. - Different holiday hours - Seasonal discounts or events - Switching old photos for new ones Any time there’s a reason to refresh your website, take advantage of it

When you work, do you listen to music, podcasts, something else, or do you work in silence?

Web designers, what has been your success rate with Fiverr?

When you're too tired to work but still have work to do, what helps you power through?

There is a ratio of thinking to coding that indicates how good or bad you are at coding.

Freelancers, what was the hardest part about getting your first client? For me, it’s getting out of my comfort zone to approach people about how I can help them. I’m comfortable talking to people in general, but business adds pressure.

When all else fails in web design, remember that most people don’t notice a lot of things that would drive you crazy. Just like a chef who analyzes food, a dentist who looks at teeth, and dancer who analyzes @JackScarizzy ‘s dance moves.

What have I learned so far about contacting businesses about their website? - Most owners are too busy to bother worrying about their site - Knowing as much about their business before contacting is imperative - Listening is better than talking

Looking back on the effort needed to start a business, I don’t think I would have done it if I had known what it took. Pushing through hard times is inevitable to get going.

The only people who scroll down to see what you used to post are people who are trying to cancel you. In other words, only the scum of the earth do that. So post away. Experiment, try to be funny, be interesting. I tag @JackScarizzy a lot because he’s the man. Follow him for how to to be funny and interesting

At what point in your business did you start thinking about hiring people to work for you?

I use Claude for coding, Gemini for discussing ideas, and Grok for making images. I wish I was like @JackScarizzy and AI asked ME for help

There is a direct correlation between how easy it is to find the right information and the conversion rate.

As a new business, giving work out for free seems like a good idea. You gain insights into what clients like and don’t like, you get testimonials, and you get experience. But people act differently when their own money is on the line. Even a small fee matters

As I think about improving as a web developer, I think simplicity is the marker of good design

Enthusiasm is good, but only in the right amount

Weekends are when so many people discover a cool new local spot. Shoutout to all the local business owners working this weekend!

Thanks for continuing to follow along. I’ll share more ideas this weekend and next week.

Strike while the iron’s hot, as they say, or you might lose clients.