Web Design Business with Josh Hall
Josh Hall
The Web Design Business Podcast with host Josh Hall is here to help you build a web design business that allows you to have freedom and a lifestyle you love. As a web designer and web agency owner of over a decade, Josh knows the challenges, struggles and often painful lessons of building a web design business without any guidance, proven strategies or a mentor to help you along the way, which is why this show exists. Think of this podcast as your weekly dose of coaching, mentorship and guidance to help you build your dream web design business. All while having a good time doing it. Through interviews with seasoned web design business professionals and online entrepreneurs, solo coaching episodes with Josh and even case studies with his students, you’ll learn practical tips and strategies for web business building along with real-world advice and trends that are happening right now in the wild and wonderful world of web design. Subscribe if you’re ready to start or level up your web design business and for all show notes, links, full transcriptions for each episode, head to https://joshhall.co/podcast
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Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 7min
142 - Why Most Businesses Fail and What Red Flags to Look Out For with Walter Hill
Seasoned entrepreneur and business owner Walter Hill Jr, founder of Icon Blue, shares about why most businesses fail and more importantly, what red flags to look out for and avoid!In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:42 - Avoiding failure04:56 - Greeting to Walter11:29 - Learn from others14:11 - Eliminating mistakes15:40 - Encourage others17:39 - Basic fundamentals21:08 - Premise of red flag22:42 - Common red flags23:59 - Service of product28:18 - Mistakes even at top34:03 - Don’t overdevelop36:09 - Value and profitability39:22 - The What-If plan45:14 - Relying on one account50:17 - Long payment terms’56:25 - Passing on situations59:26 - Just say “No”1:00:16 - Mentorship1:05:25 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/142
Sep 30, 2021 • 22min
141 - What To Do if a Web Design Client Passes Away
Josh shares his thoughts on what to do based on a recent situation of a client passing away.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:48 - Take the high road05:40 - 1)Backup sites06:20 - Giving control08:06 - 2)Users and passwords08:57 - Organize together09:54 - 3)Contact info12:22 - 4)Transition plan13:03 - Ask questions now13:55 - Be helpful16:16 - 5)Plan of action16:34 - New relationships19:03 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/141
Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 18min
140 - A Deep Dive into Website Speed and Optimization with Jon Philips
Jon Philips of holygrailwp.com takes us further into site speed and website optimization in part 2 of our Site Speed Podcast Series.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction00:14 - Podcast Prelude04:40 - Greeting to John12:45 - Geographic location14:51 - Server strength16:44 - Premise to course17:30 - Ranking factor18:13 - SEO component19:27 - Third party resources20:03 - Chat widgets20:18 - Using heavy fonts21:25 - Needless assets23:57 - Image optimization27:13 - Responsive images29:46 - Fine tune Divi33:11 - John’s “concoction”33:25 - CloudFlare35:54 - Time to first byte38:22 - WPRocket39:37 - Layering cache42:34 - Plugin combo blend46:11 - Divi minification47:56 - Deferring49:05 - Delaying51:22 - Perf Matters57:35 - Fine tuning script manager59:38 - Top 3 image optimizer1:03:20 - Top 3 hosts +1:11:22 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/140
Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 1min
139 - 5 Step Beginners Guide to Speeding Up Your Website with Tim Strifler
Tim Strifler of DiviLife.com is right back on the podcast to share 5 beginner tips on how to speed up your website and boost performance!In This Episode00:14 - Podcast Prelude01:42 - Free 10 Step plan03:39 - Welcome to Tim06:09 - Hot topic - Speed06:34 - Divi 4.1010:14 - 1) Use great hosting13:37 - Siteground14:56 - Flywheel16:45 - WPEngine21:50 - Dad bods22:14 - 2) Proper Caching23:03 - How caching works25:46 - WPRocket plugin28:30 - Divi static CSS file30:53 - Replicate what works31:48 - Testing trial and error33:14 - Don’t focus on score38:23 - 3)Optimize images46:20 - 4) Plugins47:44 - Evaluate your site51:00 - 5) CDN53:55 - Stackpath58:12 - Tim’s final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/139
Sep 16, 2021 • 36min
138 - 5 Strategies for Taking Your Web Design Business to 6-Figures
Josh shares his top 5 strategies for helping you take your web design business to 6-figures (100k or more) per year!In This Episode00:02 - Podcast Prelude03:11 - Scaling mind shift04:43 - 1) Task inventory05:56 - Tasks aren’t equal07:10 - Do the 80/2009:31 - Automate immediately12:17 - 2) Solidify top services16:32 - Have a good site18:34 - 3) Refine your systems24:02 - 4) Focus on A clients28:19 - 5) Offer a 10x product33:56 - Recap34:31 - New MasterclassGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/138
Sep 13, 2021 • 1h 2min
137 - How to use Your Website Alongside Social Media with Wes McDowell
Website Strategist Wes McDowell (who’s YouTube channel just surpassed 6 million views) shares his thoughts on how web designers and marketers can use their websites alongside social media and other digital platforms in 2021 and beyond.In This Episode00:02 - Podcast prelude02:20 - Review shout-out04:05 - 10 Step Action Plan05:01 - Greeting to Wes07:46 - Podcast to YouTube09:57 - Wes’ perfect client10:55 - Why focus on site14:52 - What a funnel is16:48 - Owning your stuff19:10 - What Google likes20:39 - Content on site21:57 - YouTube strategy27:47 - Using other platforms29:31 - Wes’ perspective31:54 - Seasonal activity33:28 - Design thoughts38:44 - Share the “How”44:37 - Platform suggestions50:13 - Being challenged52:39 - Camera adjustment55:39 - Find Wes57:38 - Being intentional Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/137
Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 10min
136 - From School Teacher to Full Time Web Designer in One Year with Shannon Morris
Shannon Morris, a former school teacher, shares her remarkable transition to a full-time web designer in less than a year. She discusses the challenges of leaving teaching, embracing online learning, and the joy of creating a flexible lifestyle. Shannon highlights the importance of networking, overcoming perfectionism, and celebrating small victories. She also delves into the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and the support that helped her thrive. Her journey emphasizes determination and the empowering nature of pursuing one's passion.
Sep 2, 2021 • 32min
135 - 10 Things That Should Be Covered in Your Website Design Contract
Josh shares 10 of the most important items that should be covered in your website design contract.In This Episode00:14 - Podcast prelude01:54 - Business course03:18 - How & when05:59 - 1) Deliverables07:45 - 2) Payment terms10:36 - 3) 3rd Party tools13:01 - 4) Point of contact15:08 - 5) Turn around time16:09 - 6) Response time17:42 - 7) Avoid delays23:55 - 8) Credit your agency25:20 - 9) Going live26:47 - 10) Client liability28:48 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/135
Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 19min
134 - Content Creation for Web Designers with Adam Preiser
The man behind WPCrafter.com WordPress For Non-Techies, Adam Prieser, who at the time of posting this has 221k+ YouTube subscribers and well over 17 million views, shares his super-valuable expertise on how web designers can create content that helps build trust, authority and can be a 24/7 sales tool.In This Episode00:02 - Podcast prelude04:06 - Greeting to Adam06:08 - Adam’s backstory11:36 - Building rapport14:57 - Get into content16:05 - Imposter syndrome20:46 - Videos attract22:44 - Personal connection23:53 - Showing the best25:19 - Likability 26:23 - Option beyond phone29:39 - Establishing trust32:26 - What clients need37:51 - Uncanny ability44:07 - Content process51:14 - Have specific referral53:26 - Passion or interests57:16 - Solving big problems59:13 - Limitless recurring1:04:29 - Landscape of design1:07:30 - Where is Adam1:10:01 - Adam’s favorites1:11:43 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/134
Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 29min
133 - Building and Growing Your Email List (with or without Divi) with Tim Strifler
Tim Strifler of DiviLife.com (who has a thriving email list in the tens of thousands) shares his top tips for building and growing YOUR email list.In This Episode00:19 - Podcast prelude03:51 - Greeting to Tim07:34 - About Tim12:10 - Email is NOT dead16:25 - Homebase18:56 - Staying top of mind21:42 - 2021 email market23:37 - Doing it wrong24:39 - Utilizing follow-up30:07 - Unsubscribe offense31:36 - Helpful survey info35:17 - Finding balance36:43 - List building41:41 - Size doesn’t matter44:19 - Clean occasionally46:05 - Quality over quantity47:03 - Content + address52:50 - Introduce and picture1:00:13 - Dripping out1:01:42 - Start simple1:05:02 - Find your voice1:10:17 - Cheap not free1:14:40 - How-to options1:21:25 - Recommendation1:25:23 - Just hit SendGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/133
