Q&A with Josh - May 2025

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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The Road Back to Country With Blake Shelton 25:13

לפני 12 ימים25:13

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After taking a four year break on his Oklahoma ranch, Blake Shelton is back on the road and riding the high of his new album, For Recreational Use Only . After 29 number one hits, and a detour into Hollywood, Blake’s scorching hot single “Texas” proves he’s still got it. Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer recalls meeting Blake Shelton during a crazy storm that really put the “thunder” in Country Thunder. After 23 seasons on The Voice , Blake opens up about spreading himself thin and making the choice to be “a TV guy or a touring guy.” The two reminisce about Toby Keith and why being a road dog is the best way to learn how to entertain a crowd. Blake reveals how his worst on-stage “ass-kicking” taught him how to be himself in front of a crowd. After taking so much time away from the spotlight, Blake shares that it was Post Malone who reminded him that he’s still a country singer at heart.…

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MP3•בית הפרקים

Here's the replay from the most recent live Q&A that was held on my YouTube channel!

Special offer extended to you as a podcast listener 👇

Use code MAY50 to get 50% off your first month of Web Designer Pro, either for the courses or community tier. This offer expires at the end of May 2025.

https://webdesignerpro.com

In this one, we covered:

How to point a new site to an existing URL
Designing for web vs print vs vehicle wraps
Personal brand vs business name – pros and cons
Structuring website subscription pricing models
Monthly payment plans for web design projects
Understanding and using sitemaps for SEO
How to value and sell your web design business
Transitioning clients when retiring from web design
50 ways to get web design clients
Online vs in-person marketing strategies
Using LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media for leads
High-converting lead magnets and freebie ideas

⏯️ Watch this replay on YouTube here

פרקים

1. Podcast Introduction and Special Offer (00:00:00)

2. Q&A Kickoff and Member Questions (00:01:38)

3. Personal vs Business Brand Dilemma (00:09:47)

4. Monthly Subscription Models for Websites (00:15:17)

5. Marketing Tips for Web Designers (00:23:00)

6. Website Audits and Business Strategy (00:32:36)

7. Retirement Options for Web Designers (00:40:24)

8. 50 Ways to Get Web Design Clients (00:45:24)

9. Web Designer Pro Community Overview (00:55:14)

10. Closing Remarks and Next Steps (01:02:24)

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Q&A with Josh - May 2025

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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MP3•בית הפרקים

Here's the replay from the most recent live Q&A that was held on my YouTube channel!

Special offer extended to you as a podcast listener 👇

Use code MAY50 to get 50% off your first month of Web Designer Pro, either for the courses or community tier. This offer expires at the end of May 2025.

https://webdesignerpro.com

In this one, we covered:

How to point a new site to an existing URL
Designing for web vs print vs vehicle wraps
Personal brand vs business name – pros and cons
Structuring website subscription pricing models
Monthly payment plans for web design projects
Understanding and using sitemaps for SEO
How to value and sell your web design business
Transitioning clients when retiring from web design
50 ways to get web design clients
Online vs in-person marketing strategies
Using LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media for leads
High-converting lead magnets and freebie ideas

⏯️ Watch this replay on YouTube here

פרקים

1. Podcast Introduction and Special Offer (00:00:00)

2. Q&A Kickoff and Member Questions (00:01:38)

3. Personal vs Business Brand Dilemma (00:09:47)

4. Monthly Subscription Models for Websites (00:15:17)

5. Marketing Tips for Web Designers (00:23:00)

6. Website Audits and Business Strategy (00:32:36)

7. Retirement Options for Web Designers (00:40:24)

8. 50 Ways to Get Web Design Clients (00:45:24)

9. Web Designer Pro Community Overview (00:55:14)

10. Closing Remarks and Next Steps (01:02:24)

396 פרקים

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384 - Will Etch Save WordPress? with Kevin Geary 1:02:54

לפני 15 hours1:02:54

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WordPress is in a tricky spot…and while still over 43% of websites on the internet use it, other platforms and builders are picking up steam and gaining in market share. My big questions are: Has WordPress reached it’s potential? Is WP just for old dudes? Will Gutenberg (aka the block editor) EVER improve? Do people care more about WordPress or their page builder of choice? Is the WordPress leadership team secretly a commune outside San Fran? All of that and more is covered in this episode with repeat guest Kevin Geary. Kevin has been on the leading edge of making products for WordPress which help designers build faster, best practice sites that are focused on maintainability and sustainability. His new venture etchwp.com has loads of potential to not only rival and overtake the cumbersome native block editor, but many page builders as well. If you know Kevin, you know there’s no fluff, no hiding opinions or stepping around honest thoughts. I always love talking to folks who are 100% transparent and that’s what you should expect in this one. Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/384…

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Q&A with Josh - June 2025 1:06:12

לפני 5 ימים1:06:12

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Here's the replay from the most recent live Q&A that was held on my YouTube channel! Special offer extended to you as a podcast listener 👇 Use code JUNE50 to get 50% off your first month of Web Designer Pro, either for the courses or community tier. This offer expires at the end of June 2025. https://webdesignerpro.com In this one, we covered: • Reading recommendations for web design business owners include "Atomic Habits," "Built to Sell," and "Sponsor Magnet" • WordPress site migration strategies from platforms like Blogspot should consider domain authority, metadata, and using migration tools • Despite Google AI overviews potentially reducing clicks, SEO remains crucial as these tools cite quality content • A former Web Designer Pro member shares their success landing a $10K website project through BNI networking • White label partnerships require clear payment terms - agencies should pay contractors regardless of client payment status • The "Automatic for agencies" offer appears to be competing with WP Engine amid ongoing tensions in the WordPress ecosystem • Divi 5 works well for simpler sites now, but complex sites with third-party plugins should stay on Divi 4 until fall 2025 • Productizing web design services works best when creating template "buckets" based on complexity levels • New designers can build portfolios through charity work or passion projects using terms like "featured work" • In-person networking remains highly effective for landing quality clients, even in the digital age ⏯️ Watch this replay on YouTube here…

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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383 - Mastering Your Nervous System (to help you in business) with Jonny Miller 57:50

לפני 8 ימים57:50

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How does working on your nervous system help you as a web designer apart from the obvious fear of public speaking and large group settings? Turns out, it affects (either positively or negatively) EVERY aspect of your day to day as a web designer and business owner. In the name of sustainability, longevity and just being healthy and happy as a business owner, I’m thrilled to share a conversation I had with Jonny Miller, founder of Nervous System Mastery, who’s helped top level entrepreneurs and people at the highest level of business manage stress, get healthier and have the tools to handle bigger challenges and hurdles in their life. What works for folks at this level of business also work for us as web designers, solopreneurs and agency owners. Can’t wait to hear your takeaways. Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at https://joshhall.co/383…

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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382 - Looking at a $2,000 Paid Discovery Offer with Racheal Graham 1:03:00

לפני 15 ימים1:03:00

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Paid Discovery is a HOT topic right now in web design. The idea of getting paid for a discovery call – before wasting an hour of your day with someone who has a budget of $300 – is dang intriguing for pretty much every web designer. But then the questions come up… Is it just a consult/strategy call? How much do I charge for it? What if I don’t have enough experience or expertise? What’s included in paid discovery? What if I don’t want to be viewed as a digital marketing agency? Welp, we tackle all of those questions and more in this episode with Racheal Graham, an established web design agency owner who has a proven $2,000 paid discovery offer and who graciously pulls the curtain back on her entire process. Enjoy! Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/382…

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Hey from me and my daughter (at the beach) 3:16

לפני 22 ימים3:16

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I'm away with my family for vacation this week but, aside from skimming back through the podcast catalog, here are some recommendations check out this week! Curated podcast playlists, head to: joshhall.co/playlists Recap of our first ever WDP CON in person conference: webdesignerpro.com/wdpcon2025 *** special offer to join Pro with 50% OFF your first month *** Free training - 10-step action plan for starting your web design business: joshhall.co/start Free training - 3 ways to start scaling your web design biz, your way: joshhall.co/scale…

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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381 - WDP CON 2025 Recap, Expense Breakdown & More 1:02:47

לפני 29 ימים1:02:47

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A full recap and look-back with takeaways, lessons learned (and a breakdown of expenses) of the amazing weekend that was…Web Designer Pro’s first in person event conference WDP CON 2025!! Go to the full post with pictures, video embeds and more here: https://webdesignerpro.com/wdpcon2025 Watch the highlight reel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKg3eMUEA_E…

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380 - Walkthrough of my 15k website proposal (real world paid example) 24:54

לפני 5 weeks24:54

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Here's a walk through of one of my real world, paid 15k web design proposals. I walk you through what I included, how I structured it and the 3 keys I recommend that every web design proposal have. This audio is taken from a recent video I posted on my YouTube channel so I highly recommend checking out the video version if you'd like to see all the visuals! ⏯️ Watch the video version here And you share your thoughts, feedback and questions at the show notes for this one which will be at joshhall.co/380 Quick tips: Web proposals don't need to be complex PDF brochures to be effective—they need to clearly communicate goals, deliverables, and pricing to help clients make decisions quickly. • Website proposals should focus on three key elements: goals and expected results, a simple outline of deliverables, and clear costs presented as investments • The most effective proposals are scannable documents of 2-3 pages, not 20-page brochures that overwhelm clients • Include 10-15 high-level deliverables rather than an exhaustive checklist of every task you'll perform • Separate core website development from add-on services like SEO boosts or e-commerce functionality to create clear line items • Consider your proposal's audience—often they need to share it with CEOs or boards who need to quickly understand what they're approving • Real examples of successful proposals show consistent structure across different project sizes, from $4,000 to $15,000 • Payment schedules should be clearly outlined with 50% upfront for smaller projects or 30/30/40 splits for larger ones…

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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Q&A with Josh - May 2025 1:03:15

לפני 5 weeks1:03:15

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Here's the replay from the most recent live Q&A that was held on my YouTube channel! Special offer extended to you as a podcast listener 👇 Use code MAY50 to get 50% off your first month of Web Designer Pro, either for the courses or community tier. This offer expires at the end of May 2025. https://webdesignerpro.com In this one, we covered: How to point a new site to an existing URL Designing for web vs print vs vehicle wraps Personal brand vs business name – pros and cons Structuring website subscription pricing models Monthly payment plans for web design projects Understanding and using sitemaps for SEO How to value and sell your web design business Transitioning clients when retiring from web design 50 ways to get web design clients Online vs in-person marketing strategies Using LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media for leads High-converting lead magnets and freebie ideas ⏯️ Watch this replay on YouTube here…

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379 - Selling Growth Plans (& Transformation) for Web Designers in 2025 with Shannon Mattern 1:11:47

לפני 6 weeks1:11:47

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Recently, my friend Shannon Mattern interviewed me on her The Profitable Web Designer podcast all about what's working well for web designers killing it in 2025. She's kindly offered to let me repurpose the whole convo for you! It's a bit of a 2-parter with part 1 being all about becoming more than just a web designer for clients, but a growth partner for bigger MRR (monthly recurring revenue) Part 2 covers more of what I went through in pivoting from selling information to selling transformation. Very parallel to web designers moving from selling a nice website design to selling a high-converting sales tool for clients. All the same lessons apply. Enjoy!…

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378 - Managing Maintenance Plan Support Requests with Phil Storey of Glow 53:38

לפני 7 weeks53:38

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Having a ton of maintenance plan clients is awesome - especially for the recurring revenue. But with ongoing support clients come with ongoing support requests. Managing this with a dozen or so clients is pretty easy. And as we all know – not all clients ping you every month with requests. But once you get to 30, 40, 50, 100 + maintenance plan clients, you’ve got to have a system for support. That’s why I’m pumped to share this chat I had with Phil Storey, founder and CEO of Glow. This one is interesting because, not only did Phil have some solid advice for handling support requests but it was also a chance for me to learn more about his platform. I’ve been using ManageWP since 2016 and while it’s still my preferred tool for managing multiple WordPress sites, you can’t link in non-WordPress sites and there’s no native support ticketing system. That’s one of the big value-props of Glow as you can add non-WP sites and their big differentiator in the market is the native support ticketing system. We dig into all of that and more! Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/378…

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377 - Lessons from a Web Designers' First Year in Business with Megan Fletcher 1:21:33

לפני 8 weeks1:21:33

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Do you remember your first year in business as a web designer? Are you there now? One thing is common for all of us in the first year…it’s a rollercoaster of highs and lows, ups and downs, incredible days and perhaps dreadful days. But if you can survive that first year, chances are you’re going to make it. I’m so excited to bring onto the podcast Megan Fletcher who just crossed her first year official year in business and at the same time, had her biggest revenue month to date pulling in over 8k! She’s now got her sights set on a 6-figure business and has an incredible foundation to get there in year 2. In this chat, she shares all her lessons learned (both good and bad) from the first year of her business and most importantly, how she weathered a couple storms and got through the tough times. As a member of my community Web Designer Pro, I have to say these success stories are some of my favorites because I often see all the challenges, hardships and coach members when they’re in the thick of it…but I know there’s always a brighter future right ahead if they just stick with it!! And that’s exactly what Megan has done. Enjoy! Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/377…

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Q&A with Josh - April 2025 1:11:46

לפני 8 weeks1:11:46

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Jump into Web Designer Pro™ for your first month at 50% off with code APRIL50 at webdesignerpro.com . This special offer expires at the end of April 2025, so don't miss your chance to access all courses and join our thriving community! In this Q&A session, we dive deep into what's working right now in the web design industry, answering listener questions on topics from SEO to networking strategies, CRM systems, and leveraging AI effectively in your business. • SEO fundamentals remain largely unchanged despite AI advancements with core principles of good structure and quality content still driving results • Local networking is most effective when you focus on accessing others' networks rather than directly selling to group members • CRM systems like 17hats can dramatically improve workflow efficiency through automation of proposals, contracts and client onboarding • Adding quarterly strategy calls to maintenance plans can generate significant additional revenue while strengthening client relationships • White label services require consistent value demonstration in communities rather than simply asking for work • AI is most effectively used beyond just site building – leverage it for business development, finding networking opportunities, and streamlining operations • The most successful designers focus on helping clients grow their businesses with websites as a tool rather than just delivering websites • Raising your rates regularly is essential for business sustainability, especially as your skills and results improve Watch the full replay here…

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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Where I stand on Ai in web design (in 2025) 9:34

לפני 9 weeks9:34

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Josh here popping in with a special bonus episode on my thoughts on Ai for web designers. This was taken from a recent panel discussion about Ai on the Small Business Sweet Spot podcast. For the full episode and to hear other opinions on the good and bad of Ai for small businesses in 2025, check it out at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ByyAcRHME1WiPNvrt0dqz?si=7c07b8e44dfe4673 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-it-or-friend-it-ai-use-for-the-solopreneur-ep57/id1728291369?i=1000704431752 Blog Post https://compassdigitalstrategies.com/podcast/fight-it-or-friend-it-ai-use-for-the-solopreneur-ep57/…

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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376 - Are you a Web Designer or Brand Strategist? with Jacob Cass 1:11:21

לפני 9 weeks1:11:21

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Web designers do a lot more than just web design… It’s not uncommon for us to be graphic and brand designers, photographers, strategists, copywriters, etc… So, should we call ourselves more than just a web designer? Award winning branding and design studio founder Jacob Cass, who’s worked with Disney, Nintendo and Jerry Seinfeld, has done it all and has some invaluable experience and perspective to share when it comes to how web designers can position themselves nowadays. One of the many things I learned from talking with Jacob is – if you position yourself in a way that’s right for you, you’ll watch your revenue climb, you’ll attract better clients and enjoy your work more. Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/376…

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375 - 5 Years In and Thriving with "Web Designer for Speakers" Kristin Adkins 1:13:25

לפני 10 weeks1:13:25

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There’s nothing better than talking to a web designer who’s enjoying their work, loving their clients, making good money and who’s just all around thriving. And that’s why I’m pumped to share this recent convo I had with Kristin Adkins of Crash Design Co who’s found a suite niche by becoming the trusted “web designer for speakers” Kristin was on the podcast (ep 143) when she had just gone full time and I thought it was a good time to catch up because now, 5 years later, she’s grown her business, nailed her niche and continues to love every minute of it. A lot of web designers get burned out, take too much on or have goals that lead to stress and growth pains but Kristin’s done it right by building a business around her lifestyle goals and mid-west pace. This was a hard one to title because we get into everything from: Niching Scaling/hiring Building a referral network Raising rates Sticking with Elementor (and not having shiny object syndrome) The value of sending clients “website launch packs” And so much more. But it’s all the things that have led to her having an amazing first 5 years so that’s what we get into in this one. P.S. Wouldn’t it be cool to see her website launch pack examples and process? Kristin will be doing a special guest training inside Web Designer Pro™ this summer so jump on in to connect with her! Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/375…

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