How to Run a Web Design Business
A 21-part course with Rob Cubbon Wordpress Web Design
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Rob's from England and lives in London. In 2006 Rob was wasting his life away on a string of mundane freelance jobs in design studios in London. He started blogging regularly on RobCubbon.com and was suddenly able to attract his own... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 31 min
- Lessons 21
- Attachments 24
- Exercises 83
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117 CQ
21 Lessons in This Course
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11 minUI/UX Design lesson 16 CQ
Thinking about starting a web design business? In this intro lesson, web designer Rob Cubbon gives an overview of the industry and topics covered in the course.
Thinking about starting a web design business? In this intro lesson, web designer Rob Cubbon gives an overview of the industry and topics covered in the course.
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9 minUI/UX Design lesson 25 CQ
Starting your own web design business? Learn how to avoid the small things that can trip you up, wasting time and money, and discover what to do instead.
Starting your own web design business? Learn how to avoid the small things that can trip you up, wasting time and money, and discover what to do instead.
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18 minUI/UX Design lesson 310 CQ
Learn about basic tools and resources for starting a web design business—including equipment, paid software, freeware, experience, business goals, and more.
Learn about basic tools and resources for starting a web design business—including equipment, paid software, freeware, experience, business goals, and more.
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15 minUI/UX Design lesson 48 CQ
Knowing how to find web design clients is important for success. Learn how to attract clients with your website, get work from existing clients, and more.
Knowing how to find web design clients is important for success. Learn how to attract clients with your website, get work from existing clients, and more.
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10 minUI/UX Design lesson 56 CQ
The success of your web design business depends on how you choose and treat your clients. Learn tips from a pro in this enlightening lesson.
The success of your web design business depends on how you choose and treat your clients. Learn tips from a pro in this enlightening lesson.
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2 minUI/UX Design lesson 62 CQ
Web design clients are not necessarily knowledgeable about what makes a website successful. Learn phrases you can use to guide them in the right direction.
Web design clients are not necessarily knowledgeable about what makes a website successful. Learn phrases you can use to guide them in the right direction.
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5 minFREEUI/UX Design lesson 7Free3 CQ
Landing complex web design projects may require a client meeting. Learn how to prepare, what to research, and other tips in this quick lesson.
Landing complex web design projects may require a client meeting. Learn how to prepare, what to research, and other tips in this quick lesson.
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11 minUI/UX Design lesson 86 CQ
Learn what to include in a web design contract, download a sample contract you can use, and get tips and phrases for handling problems if client issues arise!
Learn what to include in a web design contract, download a sample contract you can use, and get tips and phrases for handling problems if client issues arise!
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3 minUI/UX Design lesson 92 CQ
Learn how to improve your web design business and provide more value to clients by educating them, automating systems, and creating checklists for outsourcing.
Learn how to improve your web design business and provide more value to clients by educating them, automating systems, and creating checklists for outsourcing.
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6 minCareer Growth lesson 104 CQ
To run your own business, you have to build and maintain strong client relationships. In this lesson, learn what to say to a client, and what not to say!
To run your own business, you have to build and maintain strong client relationships. In this lesson, learn what to say to a client, and what not to say!
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14 minUI/UX Design lesson 118 CQ
Clients who want web design services can range from clueless to web-savvy. Learn how to educate them, manage expectations, and systematize the process.
Clients who want web design services can range from clueless to web-savvy. Learn how to educate them, manage expectations, and systematize the process.
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4 minGraphic Design lesson 123 CQ
Selling print design is a good way to diversify your web design business. Learn which graphic design tools to use, plus how to communicate with clients.
Selling print design is a good way to diversify your web design business. Learn which graphic design tools to use, plus how to communicate with clients.
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3 minGraphic Design lesson 132 CQ
Want to diversify your web design business by selling logos to your clients? Get expert tips about how to make a profit from logo design services.
Want to diversify your web design business by selling logos to your clients? Get expert tips about how to make a profit from logo design services.
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19 minEntrepreneurship lesson 1410 CQ
Web designers, you may love nothing more than to build websites, but don’t miss out on other opportunities for income! Learn how to build service offerings.
Web designers, you may love nothing more than to build websites, but don’t miss out on other opportunities for income! Learn how to build service offerings.
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8 minUI/UX Design lesson 155 CQ
How much should you charge for web design services? Learn about factors that affect rates, plus differences between charging hourly rates and flat fees.
How much should you charge for web design services? Learn about factors that affect rates, plus differences between charging hourly rates and flat fees.
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12 minUI/UX Design lesson 167 CQ
As a web design business owner, you have challenges beyond creating websites. Learn tips for managing the accounting, invoicing clients, and more.
As a web design business owner, you have challenges beyond creating websites. Learn tips for managing the accounting, invoicing clients, and more.
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6 minUI/UX Design lesson 174 CQ
Get tips on how to raise web design rates, plus learn ideas for additional charges to increase income, and gain a sample email you can use to notify clients.
Get tips on how to raise web design rates, plus learn ideas for additional charges to increase income, and gain a sample email you can use to notify clients.
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14 minUI/UX Design lesson 188 CQ
Want a shortcut on your path to success as a freelance web designer? Learn tips for running a web design business from eight independent designers.
Want a shortcut on your path to success as a freelance web designer? Learn tips for running a web design business from eight independent designers.
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13 minUI/UX Design lesson 197 CQ
Learn the results of this web design business survey, and find out what successful web designers do each day, how they make money, and how they find clients.
Learn the results of this web design business survey, and find out what successful web designers do each day, how they make money, and how they find clients.
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14 minUI/UX Design lesson 208 CQ
In the second part of this web design business survey, find out more results, including fixed rates vs. hourly rates, charging up front, and more.
In the second part of this web design business survey, find out more results, including fixed rates vs. hourly rates, charging up front, and more.
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4 minUI/UX Design lesson 213 CQ
Learn the two key factors for a successful transition from employee to web design business owner, and the surprising benefits gained in the process.
Learn the two key factors for a successful transition from employee to web design business owner, and the surprising benefits gained in the process.
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4 minFREEUI/UX Design lessonFree3 CQ
Whether you want to get a start in web design, or just learn how a website works, find out about the web development tools that come with your Internet browser!
Whether you want to get a start in web design, or just learn how a website works, find out about the web development tools that come with your Internet browser!
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14 minWriting lesson8 CQ
Be an Amazon bestseller! In this lesson, learn how to self-publish and promote your book to generate passive income, promote yourself, and build your brand.
Be an Amazon bestseller! In this lesson, learn how to self-publish and promote your book to generate passive income, promote yourself, and build your brand.
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9 minAdobe Suite lesson5 CQ
Want to create your own website logo? In this lesson, graphic designer Rob Cubbon demonstrates how to design a logo for a website using Adobe Photoshop.
Want to create your own website logo? In this lesson, graphic designer Rob Cubbon demonstrates how to design a logo for a website using Adobe Photoshop.
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14 minWeb Development lesson8 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the importance of updating your website, discover how to update your website to HTML5, and review how to troubleshoot issues.
In this lesson, learn about the importance of updating your website, discover how to update your website to HTML5, and review how to troubleshoot issues.
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11 minUI/UX Design lesson6 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to install Genesis in WordPress, and review the benefits of HTML5, like better audio and video, more descriptive semantics, and more.
In this lesson, learn how to install Genesis in WordPress, and review the benefits of HTML5, like better audio and video, more descriptive semantics, and more.
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60671 min60-part UI/UX Design course363 CQ
Understanding the technical aspects of application development is tough enough, and if coders made apps for themselves, that would be the only important thing. Yet out in the world, programmers face demanding clients and users. In this course, learn the principles of User Experience Design. Review how to plan and scope a project, identify user needs, manage the project team, and finally test and prototype a functional, navigable, and visually appealing app that pleases the client and the user.
with LearnToProgramUnderstanding the technical aspects of application development is tough enough, and if coders made apps for themselves, that would be the only important thing. Yet out in the world, programmers face demanding clients and users. In this course, learn the principles of User Experience Design. Review how to plan and scope a project, identify user needs, manage the project team, and finally test and prototype a functional, navigable, and visually appealing app that pleases the client and the user.
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14245 min14-part UI/UX Design course130 CQ
Different devices have different browsing viewports. In this course, learn how to create a responsive design webpage so your website’s text, images, and videos scale appropriately with browser size!
with Brian Wood TrainingDifferent devices have different browsing viewports. In this course, learn how to create a responsive design webpage so your website’s text, images, and videos scale appropriately with browser size!
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10121 min10-part UI/UX Design course66 CQ
CSS animations and transitions allow web developers to create dynamic graphical user interface without JavaScript. Learn how to improve user experience with relatively simple CSS coding and syntax.
CSS animations and transitions allow web developers to create dynamic graphical user interface without JavaScript. Learn how to improve user experience with relatively simple CSS coding and syntax.
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33171 min33-part UI/UX Design course101 CQ
If you're familiar with writing HTML, Java, or CSS -- then you know that there's more to creating a website or app than just writing reliable code. The project also needs the right look and feel to engage the user and provide a high-quality user experience. In this course, learn about the fundamental principles of design. Learn about using color, space, typography, layout hierarchy, and more. Finally, review user expectations and learn how to create a design that meets them!
with LearnToProgramIf you're familiar with writing HTML, Java, or CSS -- then you know that there's more to creating a website or app than just writing reliable code. The project also needs the right look and feel to engage the user and provide a high-quality user experience. In this course, learn about the fundamental principles of design. Learn about using color, space, typography, layout hierarchy, and more. Finally, review user expectations and learn how to create a design that meets them!
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25110 min25-part UI/UX Design course68 CQ
If you're considering redesigning your website, this essential course from Digital Media professor Kristen Palana covers how to take an old website and give it a makeover to boost your web presence!
with Kristen PalanaIf you're considering redesigning your website, this essential course from Digital Media professor Kristen Palana covers how to take an old website and give it a makeover to boost your web presence!
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759 min7-part Web Development course34 CQ
This beginner-level course is designed to help you learn the basics of web page design using HyperText Markup Language. Gain more control over your pages by learning to use stylesheets!
This beginner-level course is designed to help you learn the basics of web page design using HyperText Markup Language. Gain more control over your pages by learning to use stylesheets!
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19140 min19-part Software Development course80 CQ
Want to add a layer of interactivity to your HTML website without wasting time on a programming language that isn’t built to last? Whether you’re new to coding or looking to brush up on old skills, you’ll find everything you need to know about JavaScript basics in these 19 lessons. Learn how to use operators, variables, conditional statements, loops, and more. By the end of this course, you should have the necessary tools to start building your own dynamic website or browser-based game.
with LearnToProgramWant to add a layer of interactivity to your HTML website without wasting time on a programming language that isn’t built to last? Whether you’re new to coding or looking to brush up on old skills, you’ll find everything you need to know about JavaScript basics in these 19 lessons. Learn how to use operators, variables, conditional statements, loops, and more. By the end of this course, you should have the necessary tools to start building your own dynamic website or browser-based game.
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39360 min39-part Web Development course202 CQ
Build a fully featured mobile app using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX. Structure and format the app using HTML5 and CSS, then use a variety of coding languages to enable more features.
with LearnToProgramBuild a fully featured mobile app using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX. Structure and format the app using HTML5 and CSS, then use a variety of coding languages to enable more features.
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25110 min25-part UI/UX Design course68 CQ
If you're considering redesigning your website, this essential course from Digital Media professor Kristen Palana covers how to take an old website and give it a makeover to boost your web presence!
with Kristen PalanaIf you're considering redesigning your website, this essential course from Digital Media professor Kristen Palana covers how to take an old website and give it a makeover to boost your web presence!
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762 min7-part Web Development course37 CQ
Are you an ASP.NET Model View Controller (MVC) developer looking to learn an HTML-based structural framework for dynamic web apps? Get introduced to AngularJS in this coding course.
Are you an ASP.NET Model View Controller (MVC) developer looking to learn an HTML-based structural framework for dynamic web apps? Get introduced to AngularJS in this coding course.