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 success of your website design business, and how to overcome them, in a way that feels authentic to you. If you’d like to learn more about Holly and her work you can find her at: https://thisdemandinglife.com/ or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollycchristie/
What this show covers
web designweb design businessfreelancingpricingoutsourcingmentoringclient workpage builderstech stackclient experienceWordPressonboardingfreelance businessbusiness financesclient support
What listeners will find here
How to attract web design clients who are ready to say yes
This episode focuses on why some web design clients pay a deposit and then disappear, and how clearer positioning can bring in people who are actually ready to buy. Holly Christie explores niching, search intent, pricing transparency, FAQs, blogs, and case studies that reduce back-and-forth.
Why web designers stay stuck on the same income year after year
Money mindset is the focus here, with Holly Christie arguing that many web designers plateau not because they lack skills, but because they underprice, overwork, and stay trapped in low-value tasks. The episode looks at pricing confidence, recurring revenue, and letting go of work that keeps your business small.
Fallen out of love with web design? This episode looks at what’s really draining it
Web design is the focus here, but the real problem may be everything around it: admin, contracts, client emails, and delivery pressure. Holly Christie explores how to figure out what you actually enjoy, delegate the rest, and build a business that feels lighter and more sustainable.
The web design mistake that can hurt users, rankings, and clients
Website accessibility is the focus here, with Rachel Mess joining Holly Christie to unpack the design choices that can leave clients exposed and users locked out. The episode connects accessibility to usability, SEO, and everyday web design decisions many people overlook.
Why your tech stack matters less than the client experience
Tech stacks, page builders, and tech shaming are at the center of this episode, but the real focus is what clients actually need from a website build. Holly Christie argues that ease of use, proper handover, and trust matter far more than the tools behind the scenes.
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