How to Build Websites (the Lazy Way!)

[@FoxWebSchool]

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[@NoName66426]

WOW Game changer for me right here! I recently started my business, have done 3 sites so far, and have done them from scratch using HTML Bootstrap, CSS, and JS. A lot of work and the sites leave a lot to be desired. My sites are about to become much better! Thank you!!

[@carlosarbona7201]

Thank God Mister Skipper has joined the team, was really struggling without his skillset. Value Bomb of a video!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Ha thanks Carlos!

[@Darklord-uo3re]

Hey just wanted to put a comment down and say that because of you I've actually got my first client for web design. I cold called them, it was a car mechanic company and I'm on the job for $100. Obviously I won't say who they are but that I appreciate your videos and I can't wait to keep going and turn this into a real business for myself. You earned a sub.

[@khajoori8943]

Where did you got the lead ?

[@mirkonik8788]

Hey Rob, this one video in particular is very important for me, cause I always tend to be the kind of guy who is proud that he can Code a Website by himself, but then get lost in the process. Really needed this to remind me, that the most important part of a website is not the design, but the results you can deliver. Two thumbs up!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Mirko. Ya I started this way also and then realized that clients don't care and it burns up a lot of the project time and "resources". Best to just get it done fast with themes and focus on where to add the bigger value.

[@mirkonik8788]

@@FoxWebSchool that’s definitely true.

[@fizahanif8097]

Hey Rob! Great content. I used the Porto theme too for a recent website project. The theme is great and so is their support system! Thank you so much for the videos...

[@FoxWebSchool]

Nice one Fiza - I hope it worked out well. Ya great theme.

[@arendestes]

Question: Amazing content by the way. Lucky to have found it at this point in my career! When you have to do more advanced coding or need a database for logins, booking, inventory, and sales... so on. Do you use third party software, use wordpress, or draw from open source? How do you approach that sort of thing? That could end up being a lot of coding for one person.

[@Omar_Abdalla]

The perfect way of doing web design. Funny how most people don't! I didn't know about this before either, thanks a ton!

[@cosmotk]

Great video! I personally prefer VSCode over Brackets ( Brackets has almost 2.6k open issues so far on github ). And I don't know about you guys but everytime I had clients who only needed a static HTML website, they always came back for small tweaks like changing some infos or some photos, and ofc you can't charge them for 10-12min. Yes static wwbsites are easy to build but can cause you a lot of headaches if you have multiple projects like that. That's why even the smallest website I prefer working on WordPress, this way they'll be able to make those "small" tweaks themselves 🙂.

[@Hsa008]

Nice

[@briansmith4408]

Its simple to deal with, in your contract you just say you can have 3 changes of photos etc in the first 30 days after that there will be charges for any none agreed changes. Obviously the amount of agreed changes is subject to how much you have charged for the website ie is it a $2500 or $10,000 or even $25,000 and what charges you have agreed for support. Easy Really

[@woutertt]

Advantages of using html themes: no need for plugin/server updates, security is guaranteed, really fast (which is great for seo), ... Hook it up to Bunny CDN storage and it's blazing fast for almost no money! What do you use for forms?

[@blackarchiteck4226]

That great insight

[@FoxWebSchool]

I outsources the forms to a guy from UpWork - he sets up whatever I need for like $20 an hour.

[@woutertt]

@@FoxWebSchool A PHP form then?

[@FoxWebSchool]

@@woutertt Ya - he would fix up and maybe modify the php form that comes with the theme.

[@TBTcreator]

You are the best! I have a question regarding theme licence. 1. I have bought the standard licence. But there it says that I am not allowed to sell a product or service to the end user if I used the theme. or I have to buy the theme for $800 if I want to sell something to the end user. 2. Can I use the same theme on multiple projects or I need to buy the licence for every project. Is there a chance to have the website take down? Thanks!

[@dandrevs]

Great video. Would like to see longer session as well. From start to finish.

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks - if there is some demand I can post up some next year. Usually I cut it down like this to make it more watchable.

[@dandrevs]

@@FoxWebSchool understandable. :) There are a lot of guides out there, but I really like your style. Keep it up!

[@kandekore]

I found watching the video a lot easier than actually doing this. Getting assets to work, finding the exact place in code to amend, some CSS files were compacted and impossible to read. Web builders are much easier but I really want to be able to do this way.

[@icyplate8867]

Hi Rob, What do you do when you want to have a section, but it is not included in the template? Do you code it from scratch then? For example: I want to have a portfolio section on my website, but the template doesnt have that, what do i do now? Thanks.

[@GBJ1993]

How much would a site like this cost? Asking for myself to get a better understanding of how to charge for a template site vs a custom site. I use WordPress.

[@mariogluck1375]

Hey Rob, I know this video is getting close to a year old, but I had a question on the topic of using templates for clients. I am getting close to launching my web design business, and as a "solopreneur," I am looking at how to streamline some processes to speed up my turnaround time. (I am working a fulltime sales job until I can successfully transition to doing web design full time, my full time job takes roughly 40-50 hours of my week, so I figure I only have around 20 hours a week right now for my web design business.) One thing I was considering was using high quality templates to get my projects started, cutting way back on the amount of time I'd spend coding a website from scratch. I will be targeting small businesses, and I would rather use my time optimizing content for SEO to bring more value to the business. I think this will allow me to offer a good amount of value and a competitive price. I also like the idea of how well tested some of these templates are, and the reviews on some are also extremely helpful. So to my question(s): What do we need to disclose to the client about using a template, if anything? Or do businesses not really care/ know the difference if it is custom coded (unless absolutely necessary)? My fears are that any mention of a template will cause the client to lose confidence or trust in my expertise. I can very well build from scratch, but that seems very inefficient with how accessible and effective alternatives are, such as webflow and template marketplaces. Thanks for any input here.

[@FoxWebSchool]

Great question - there is no need to bring it up as long as you don't mislead them either in the sales stage. The bottom line is the client doesn't need or want you to make everything custom - it might impress people on Behance but businesses don't need it. What they need is for you to work in a way that gets them your best results - so using ways to save time (to apply it elsewhere) helps them in a huge way. If you can build the foundation of your website fast and professionally using a template then 100% do that. Ill try make a video on this exact topic when I am back.

[@mariogluck1375]

@@FoxWebSchool thanks for the quick response! It is exactly as I heard you in the beginning of this video then. We are in the business of selling the end result, a website and the results it brings, not the actual development or custom development, and it's not particularly important how we get that finished result. I suppose I just needed reassurance as I am nervously getting closer to starting to sell some projects. Thanks again for the response, and thanks for the great content!

[@mrdomhare]

I use Porto alot. First thing I do Shift+Control+N and name folder pages.

[@clearwaterreefdesign]

Very good informative website. I currently use Wix and wondering the benefits of using HTML format. Faster? Cleaner? Cheaper?

[@coldmayank]

Love your content Rob :) Btw would you recommend just start with web design service or web design coupled with a marketing service(seo or fb ads)...

[@Prashant0333]

Answer depends- If your design skills are amazing ( like top 0.1% ) and you work with very high level clients or high traffic websites - then just conversation focused design . But a package or full growth service is a good option for starting or very small traffic business. Hope it helps

[@coldmayank]

@@Prashant0333 Thanks buddy, it really helped 😊

[@FoxWebSchool]

Either approach can work but if you are still in the learning stage I would say one thing at a time. It is going to make it harder to progress if you are learning a lot of different skills at once. Get solid with one, then add in the next.

[@coldmayank]

@@FoxWebSchool Thanks Rob :) I will progress with only web design at first.

[@CATCHAPREMISE]

Hi Rob, quick question for you! How do you prepare your template for the customer to receive his clients info on their website as contact forms or more complex forms like requesting quotes etc. How do we set it up on the template and on the hosting service. Thanks. Amazing content as usual.

[@FoxWebSchool]

For PHP I just have a guy I found on upwork who is great - does anything for like $20 an hour. I just outsource anything like that - way easier.

[@JamesMooreMarketing]

Hey Rob, I'm from Derry, good To see a fellow Irish man doing well. Question: How is these html sites for doing SEO? Also is there less hacking attacks with html sites?

[@jamesmoore5588]

What hosting do you recommend? Shared? How many websites would you put on the one account ? Thanks

[@bobwitimer9264]

What mind map software are you using?

[@Hsa008]

Yes

[@FoxWebSchool]

xmind - handy for a bunch of different things.

[@bobwitimer9264]

Hey man. What is the model number on that ultrawide monitor?

[@woutermoes7157]

Great video Rob!

[@plasselsberger]

Hi Rob, can you recommend books or udemy courses for copywriting? Thx

[@ClassicItalianCulture]

Porto is the one I bought too, very nice themes!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Nice - ya solid theme.

[@ClassicItalianCulture]

@@FoxWebSchool yes, super responsive and easy to compile

[@jakejudy2420]

Love your videos man. I have a question that is a little off topic. Do you have a list of books that you recommend reading that helped you get to where you are today? (Anything about sales, or marketing, or self-improvement)

[@VivedVRGtag]

fourth!! Hey Rob, will you eventually delve into SEO?

[@FoxWebSchool]

Sure - Ill try cover it next year

[@jacobs1565]

@@FoxWebSchool really anticipating that☺

[@Pogohontas.]

Until then, Neil Patel, income school, and a nerd's world have good content pertaining to SEO

[@fabihakhan4593]

Thank you so much for making this video!❤

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Kala

[@blackarchiteck4226]

Awesome content love it. This really puts things in perspective can wait for the rest of the series. Can you eventually created a video on what it takes to make the templates for resell in the marketplace?

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks. You are referring to selling your own themes?

[@levihalperin7649]

Do you build all your websites without doing the programming yourself? Do program more complicated sites yourself?

[@user-bq4xc2yy3m]

Can you make a video when a client wants a wordpress site? Thanks for the videos by the way :)

[@jimafisk]

HTML websites are the way to go, they're easier to build, have faster page loads and better security than CMS's like Wordpress. I built an open source tool called Plentico that will let your clients make edits to sites like this in case anyone is interested. You can host it right with your static website for free.

[@thomasarillotta6518]

1/3/22 Viewing; loved it!

[@peterrae3619]

This is great and affirms what I've thought about development. It can can take so much time to get to a similar point everything. Makes sense to follow this process and love the way you put this across.

[@themadladgaming]

came here for website, i fell in love with the dog instead

[@hemo8925]

How do I get clients as a 16 year old without many connections. Also people don’t want to hire a young guy. They want someone with a degree.

[@kingkhi3497]

To hell with a degree when you have skills. Look up ppl in your city. A pet shop , pie shop, doughnut or tattoo shop. The website most likely will suck. You can do a mockup and show them. Tell them how the updated website will bring vaule. Hit some pain points. Why their website can be causing them to lose money

[@blackarchiteck4226]

Not true you might have to do some free work to get a starting point plus it will give you experience and a reference

[@nezmustafa4271]

@@kingkhi3497 isn't doing a mock-up beforehand a waste if time if they say no.

[@Prashant0333]

Meet the owners of restaurant , shop of business that you usually go to ( like your barber , layer etc) - Ask them that you want to help them with a free website ( no strings attached ) they don't have to use the work if they don't like it. Then do amazing work by using templates and themes and surprise them , you can ask for some free stuff from them ( Free food pass or any service ) and ask for a referral .. Don't try to make money if its your 1st client> just try to help them and ask for referrals . Hope it helps

[@kingkhi3497]

@@nezmustafa4271 I choose not to look at it that way. If you have no projects its a way to show you know what you're doing.

[@DZandima]

I clicked like the moment I saw Skipper

[@davidpokorny5]

Awesome video! I'm really keen to see your portfolio. Can you share it with us please?

[@FoxWebSchool]

I removed my business site - I didn’t need it to sell and a few people were spamming my clients.

[@moblin1010]

third wooooo

[@davidadeola7579]

second

[@purohitsagar8899]

first