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Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business

Holly Christie (Website Design Business Mentor)

Welcome to Websites Made Simple, a podcast helping you become more successful in your website design business. Most small website design business owners are working hard. Really hard. At the same time they feel like they’re winging it. And their online presence isn"t helping them. This podcast is here to change that for you. Holly Christie is founder of website companies, This Demanding Life and Simply Sites. Holly will walk you through the common factors that are stopping you from making a

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19:21

6 best practices you need for a successful website...

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2025/04/21

Welcome to another episode of "Websites Made Simple." I’m Holly Christie, your host, and in today’s episode, I’m sharing what best practices in website design truly mean based on my own journey as a website designer and mentor. The Ultimate Guide to Website Design Best PracticesOver the years, I’ve learned that creating stunning websites is just one piece of the puzzle—discovering higher standards and focusing on accessibility are what really boosted my confidence and helped my clients trust me,

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23:57

How to create your dream website design business!

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2025/04/07

How can you create an ideal website design business that not only aligns with your aspirations but also alleviates the stress often associated with running such an operation? That's what this episode is about. Welcome to Websites Made Simple. I'm your host, Holly Christie. Scroll for the link to my courses as mentioned in the episodeThis episode, we're examining the critical aspects of client management, emphasizing the importance of identifying and avoiding challenging clients who may impede our

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27:04

9 essential tools for your website design business...

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2025/03/24

In this episode, we're going to talk all about those must have website design tools.Welcome to Websites Made Simple. I'm your host, Holly Christie. Scroll for the link to my courses as mentioned in the episodeThere are some crucial tools that every website designer should have to efficiently run their business. As a seasoned website designer and mentor, I wanted to share with you some of the more essential platforms and software that not only streamline processes but also enhance client

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23:38

How to work with tricky website clients

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2025/03/10

In this episode of Websites Made Simple, I'm talking you through the complexities of dealing with challenging website clients. Pro Tips for Secure and Successful Web Design Projects with Difficult ClientsHi, I'm Holly Christie, a seasoned website designer with extensive experience, and it's my mission to share my insights with you. Over the course of 20 minutes in this episode of the podcast, I'm offering my advice on dealing with clients who may become difficult during the web design process. I've

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11:55

How to make sales through your website call to action...

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2025/02/24

Maximize Sales with Effective Website Call to ActionIn today's episode, I'm focusing on the crucial aspect of leveraging your website’s call to action (CTA) button to increase sales. Welcome to Websites Made Simple. I'm your host, Holly Christie. Scroll for the link to my SEO course as mentioned in the episodeWhether you're a designer or small business owner, this episode is packed with insights on how a well-crafted CTA can guide visitors on your website and help turn interest into engagement and

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25:20

Are you thinking of quitting your website design...

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2025/02/10

Why Now Isn't the Time to Quit Your Website Design BusinessRunning a website design business can be super challenging, especially during tough market conditions. Time to talk about how we can overcome imposter syndrome and fill knowledge gaps, particularly in the wake of recent global changes. Welcome to another episode of Websites Made Simple. I'm your host, Holly Christie. Scroll for the link to my SEO course as mentioned in the episodeAs a passionate advocate for small businesses, I wanted to

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19:56

Nail the website design workflow and land new business!

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2025/01/27

In this episode of Websites Made Simple, "Nail the website design workflow and land new business" I'm talking you through the critical importance of streamlined processes for website development and effective client communication. Discover practical strategies to structure your workdays, set clear boundaries, and manage client expectations to avoid common pitfalls like 'ghosting'. We’ll discuss why having robust guidelines for your clients, including collecting essential content upfront, is crucial

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05:01

Introducing "Websites Made Simple"

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2025/01/20

Transforming Your Website Development Business with Holly ChristieWelcome to the very first episode of "Websites Made Simple"! I'm your host, Holly Christie. If you followed my previous podcast, "Your Business Online Your Way," you'll know this tagline from my website, This Demanding Life. After a long break, I am excited to be back, with a refreshed outlook and newfound motivation, thanks to some great advice I received over the summer.In this introductory episode, I'll share my story of last year

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15:34

Creating a winning website for your small business

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2024/07/29

Do you wish your website was working harder for your business?That it stopped behaving as a shopfront and started bringing in leads and making sales.If you haven't had high expectations from your website, today is the day we change that.Your websiteis nota shopfront, but a vital member of the sales team for your small business.In today's episode I walk you through the different components which are needed to have your website climb the ranks of Google and win your ideal clients' favour.Are you ready

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38:43

Why it's a journey for your customers

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2024/07/15

Have you heard the term 'customer journey'?But you've never been quite sure of what it means?Every customer you have will be on a specific part of their journey in their business or career. It's your job to meet them at that point and to help them, through your products or services, to get to the next stage of where they're at.It's not about getting people from A - Z, it's about getting them from A - B (or B - C, or even M - N, depending on where they're at).In this co-hosted episode with Amy

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11:31

Passive Income Opportunities for your Small Business

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2024/07/08

Would you like to make more money in your business?But you're not sure you can squeeze more hours into your day or fund more products?I hear you. It can be hard to fully realise the potential in your small business, especially when you don't want to spend every waking hour and every penny you've got, on it. If you've been in business for a while, you've probably realised that this model leads to burnout.There are still loads of ways that you can realise the potential of your business without having

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12:19

When it's time to level up

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2024/07/01

Are you thinking of the next steps for your business?Or whether it’s time to do things in a slightly different way?It could be that you’ve become bored with your current setup. Or you don’t feel you’re charging what you’re worth. Maybe you’re lonely and are missing the camaraderie of working with others.Whatever has brought you to this episode, it’s great to see you here!Levelling up is something we should all do, and regularly in our small businesses. It’s easy to say we need to do it but knowing

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40:40

Niching into Creativity with Jo Gardiner

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2024/06/24

Are you creative but not sure how to leverage it in your business?Do you feel like the existing creative job titles aren't quite the right fit?Neither did Jo, who loved being creative in her VA and marketing roles, but there wasn't a job title out there which encompassed what she could do to support small businesses in her own, unique way.These days Jo describes herself as a creative partner for solo and entrepreneurs. Helping them to nail their lead magnets, funnels, blog posts, social posts and so

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11:42

How to show up in your business (even when you don't...

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2024/06/17

Are you struggling to show up in your business?You're feeling the pressure but you just can't seem to get there.You're definitely not alone. Being a business owner means having to show up in your business, in ways you never thought of before. All of a sudden you're very public and very visible. You have to put work into your marketing strategy as well as wearing all the hats of the different roles. Sometimes things get in the way and you drop the ball. The longer the ball is dropped, the harder it

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17:57

How to start a podcast

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2024/06/10

Are you thinking of starting a podcast?There's loads of information out there and you're not sure where to start?I hear you! I felt like that when I started my own podcast. It felt like there was so much I needed to know about format and software and equipment and hosting. All of sudden, something that was meant to be a joyful next step for my business started feeling like a stressful one.I'm lucky in that I had a brilliant guide (my sister, an experienced podcaster) to help me along the way. Now, 7

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38:51

Switching off to be more productive & have more fun

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2024/05/20

Do you wish you could be more productive? Does life as an entrepreneur not seem as fun as you thought it would be? If either of these apply to you then you're definitely not alone. We often think that the life of an entrepreneur is a joyful one - full of working your own hours, being your own boss and being able to do things at your leisure. The reality is very different, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode accountability viking, Ben Catley-Richardson talks us through the habits we need to

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39:48

Your First Year in Business with Sharon Hadley

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2024/05/13

Your first year in business is a real learning curveYou may find your business really changes shape.One thing’s for sure and it’s that you won’t come out of your first year as an entrepreneur, the same person who went in.That’s not to say you shouldn’t start your own business, you absolutely should! But it’s definitely worth listening to the experience of others’ who have been there and done it. You may also like to get a mentor to help you to navigate the ups and downs of your first year.In this

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37:09

The truth behind 6 & 7 figure claims

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2024/05/06

How do you feel when you see people claiming to make 6 & 7 figures online?Does it motivate you to be like them or does it leave you feeling a little bit less than?What if we told you that the 6 & 7 figure claims are just a tactic in an unregulated industry and what you’re being sold is a story rather than a reality?Does it still appeal to you now?In this co-hosted episode Holly and Amy break down the different marketing tactics used when making 6 & 7 figure claims. Why people are

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46:04

Be intentionally you - how to master your marketing...

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2024/04/29

What does 'Be Intentionally You' have to do with marketing?After all, you're marketing a product or service, *you* don't really come into it.Marketing doesn't really work like that. As the old adage says: 'people buy from people' and being intentionally you has everything to do with it.In this episode I interview marketing guru, Gus Bhandal. With 20 + years of marketing experience in his repertoire Gus and I talk about the transition from print to digital marketing. How to merge the two, and how to

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53:44

How to identify and stop yourself from self-sabotaging

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2024/04/22

Do you find that you only ever get so far in your business?That, no matter how successful you are, it’s always a little less success than you hoped for?Wanting to always be that little bit further along than you currently are?Most of us self-sabotage without even realising it. We have hopes and dreams for our businesses and they often stay just that… dreams. It can be demoralising not ever being able to pin point what’s really going wrong and how to turn it about.In this co-hosted episode with me

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