i have this domain webvision247 for agency

when you share you share the whole figma file. there's no need to pick which one to share

You need to test the market with what you're confortable with. It needs to be worth your while but at the same time not price yourself out. Find that equalibrium point and go from there :D

For me I found that looking up local businesses and seeing who doesn't have a website then giving them message or a call works quite well. If you managed to get through to them make sure you're prepared. I've never done in person, but it might work!

⁠​⁠@@uxblueprintOkay, thank you for answering, ill be back when I’m a millionaire from my web design business 😄

WordPress has too many variables and you can get plugins that have little to no support.

@@uxblueprint thanks

It might be worth creating some personal projects and use those as portfolios!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I know right! It's literally the only thing on my desk that isn't wireless. although i'm starting to find more use for it... but the effort of plugging in and a wire is just off putting. AND it's expensive!!

@@acid_16 Developer here. What's up?

I might do a video at some point. Problem is it'll have to be a personal project rather than client project. There are videos online on squarespace from their youtube channel, but I'm planning to setup a store so will look at making a video out of it!

@@uxblueprint Piss off then.

have they paid?

Honestly a lot of people over think. People come to me and want a fully custom website because they think their personal brand is completely unique. But they honestly do not need it. I’ve had people in similar situations, and unfortunately I had to turn them down as clients

@@uxblueprint completely agree with your point. In many cases of mine, clients aim for highly customized websites, but they haven’t even developed a unique brand identity. Often, the designs they request don’t align with their vision. In my experience, what they actually need is a website that focuses on improving user retention, get attraction on SEO, speed to be optimized, etc. rather than something overly sophisticated.

But the client has paid already? For existing customers it’s hard to rectify as you didn’t have anything in place. I’d recommend for future clients have some payment upfront and don’t finish any work until they are ready to accept invoice

Hi, have you found a developer yet?

Hey can you send me your contact info, we’ll discuss things.

@@Diana-wi6yr where could I contact you!

Hey I can help you? Can we connect?

@@dhruvbhatia5737 send me your contact

Thank my friend. I coded them before but now I use square space. It’s much simpler and it gives clients their own platform if they want to. If you don’t want to host the whole thing. You can teach them how to do it in return.

Education? I did industrial design and was a 3D CAD modeller at first. Started doing flyers for night clubs 14 years ago, then they asked if I can do websites and went from there :D

When I first started I just reached out to all the local businesses in my area. Now a days people just come to me, I tell people what I do and eventually they get in touch with me. I don’t use fiverr or anything like that. Too much competition.

ha, thanks!! I just made the nob to control the [ and ] keys. That would rearrange the layers.

It heavily depends on your skill level and where you're based. I haven't used Fiverr/PeoplePerHour for over 10 years because as someone based in the UK. I can't compete with what others from India is charging. And also starting out now, it's very hard to get ranked unless you offer a cheap solution. However what you can compete with is being local and offer simplicity. What you'll find is, many potential clients, if they don't have the capacity to learn webflow, then they're likely not going to want to manage the website on the long term neither. So although I can't give you any recommendation on pricing, I'd recommend just reaching out to local businesses, you'll likely have better success.

Arr nice. It’s pretty much how I got started, doing them for friends and then recommended to local businesses. It’s surprising how even though to you, it seems so simple, yet so many people can’t/don’t have the time to do it. And that’s where there’s a massive opportunity for people starting out. In terms of naming freelance business, I think go with some easy to remember but still relate to your niche. For example my design business is called AX Blueprint, it’s AX is a mix of my name and UX, and blueprint is just a cooler word than design. Don’t go with something complex or hard to remember. For example I know people who’s called their business G2YWS, no one is gonna remember that.

@@uxblueprint amazing man thank you, just in the process of setting up my website then going to start trying to get my first customer!

Yeah that’s true, I did have these keys as well but again anything that requires me to look it up every time I want to change is not ideal.

Let’s make it 7 figures!

@@uxblueprint you got a new follower!

Some do, but most don't want to deal with it and don't know how to work it. You'll be surprised how many people can't use Squarespace. Those small business owners are who you want to target! Now a days, I tell them to try Squarespace first, if they really struggle then I’ll take them on.

yes you can, but the only indicator to tell which "layer" you're on is the tiny LED next to the smiley face. It's not exactly easy to tell which layer you're on when your focus is on the screen. I almost never have to take my eyes off the screen, and when you have to think which layer you're on constantly it doesn't simplify my workflow.

Yep that tracks and totally makes sense 👍

No, as soon as you invite someone as an editor to your instance. You get billed by Figma. Unless you’re on enterprise model which cost significantly more you can’t control or limit this.

@@uxblueprint I got bill 150 dollars now , my company canmot afford that

Damn. I suggest reaching out to Figma and see if there's anything you can do!

Yeah I know. I pre-ordered one but cancelled it. It’s a joke how it turned out. To be fair I was skeptical with their AI camera and how they lay out their fridge and also not showing any of how the LAM works

Thanks!!

Same problem

I do believe Shopify offers email services.

@@uxblueprint but how could i use that to my advantage ??

i have to ask for their ID, bank details etc, i feel like they will think i am untrustworthy

You should be sending them invoices with your bank details on it. There’s no need for you to ask them. If you’re looking to build websites for people then you just build it on whatever platform you’re comfortable with and transfer ownership to them.

No I was just getting paid directly. I didn't set up a ltd until 2018. You can actually just look up people's name in UK gov website to see if KZbinrs are telling you the truth about running their own business or if it was a failure and it's been dissolved.

It was an example as I used to work with a lot of night clubs and takeaway who want flyers. But now a days they are more IG posts designs rather than flyers.

Thanks my friend. Let us know what other content you'd want to see!

Unfortunately that’s not possible. You pay per person that’s editing in your figma file.

@@uxblueprint Damn that sucks. But thank you for the quick reply and keep up with the great videos!

Probably the most annoying thing from Figma!

I'm attending Config this year and know a few folks who work at Figma (which oddly autocorrects as Dogma on my Phone!) and chat with someone about it. It's really not ok. There is an easy fix. Just have a warning when you select "edit" as a sharing option. Done.

Not at all. I started making websites for small businesses before I became a “UIUX Designer”. I think it does help, but it’s not necessary.

Ha I wanted to be positive but was also sceptical about the product.