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3 big business flops (& what the takeaway is for you)
Ready to learn from my mistakes? I’m sharing the biggest failures, flops, and face-palm moments I’ve had in my business and the lessons learned! (Plus, how to take what I learned and apply it to your own business!)
5 things you need in order to land your first web design client
Wondering when and how you’ll ever land that first paying client? Here are the 5 things you’ll need in your web designer business if you want to stop working for free and start filling your books with dreamy paid web design projects!
Behind The Business: What’s been happening behind the scenes so far in 2021
Time for an update on all things PB! Come peek behind the curtain at what’s currently going on in life and business, including house renos, covid lockdown, hiring new team members, learning new hobbies, announcing a new course, and more!
6 profitable revenue streams for web designers
Wondering all the ways you can make money as a web designer? I’m sharing 6 profitable revenue stream ideas to consider adding to your current 1:1 custom website design services!
My top tips for pregnancy & maternity leave while running a business with Mary McWilliams
I love reading female business owners posts about how they're preparing for maternity leave! But one thing I’ve always felt was missing was the follow up post with "this is how it actually went and what I'd change knowing what I know now!” So I reached out to my friend (and successful Squarespace Template shop owner) Mary McWilliams to see if she had any tips for new and expecting mothers when it comes to navigating business and baby! Here’s what she had to share!
Should I list the price of my web design services on my website?
Wondering if you should list the price of your web design packages on your website? Or is it smarter to wait until you are on a consult call, or to send over a pricing and services guide upon request instead? This video/post is for you!
Solving your biggest web design business struggles Q+A style (PT.2)
In part two of this web designer business struggles series, we are tackling everything from what to do when you have a needy client, to how to juggle multiple projects and still get it all done! If you’re hoping to start or grow your web design business, you do not want to miss out on this Q+A style series!
Building a membership site? (Squarespace Member Areas vs. Teachable)
Wondering whether you should build your membership site using Squarespace’s new built-in Member Areas feature, or stick with a more dedicated membership site and LMS (learning management) software like Teachable to host your protected membership content? I’m comparing all the pros and cons in this video/post!
Solving your biggest web design business Q+A style (PT.1)
You brought the biggest struggles you’re currently facing as a new web designer…everything from which services you should even offer, and how to finally land that first paying client! I touched on them Q+A style on Instagram live and now I’m rounding up all those answers in an easy to read series over on the blog!
A day in the life of an online business owner
Wondering what my days typically tend to look like as an online business owner when I'm not hopping a plane to Bali, spending summers in Canada, or hitting the slopes in France? Here's an average day in the life of Paige Brunton!
The #1 skill unsuccessful web designers are missing
Wondering what separates the web designer who is always struggling to find their next client and not able to charge enough to pay themselves well from the designer who is charging premium prices, rolling in referrals, and consistently has dreamy clients lined up around the block? I’m sharing the #1 skill unsuccessful designers are missing in this post!
You need to learn to code (5 myths about becoming a web designer)
Maybe you’ve heard you need to learn to code in order to become successful as a web designer? Or that you’ll be stuck doing a bunch of free work if you want to build your portfolio? In this video/post I’m calling out 5 common misconceptions that could be keeping you from getting started on your dream of starting a successful web design business (and just what’s possible instead!)
Should I use custom code when creating Squarespace templates to sell?
Wondering if you need to learn to code in order to build a successful Squarespace web design business and earn passive income by selling custom Squarespace Templates? And if you do already know how to code, should you be using it to customize the look and layout of your Squarespace Templates? Or stick to using Squarepace’s easy-to-use built-in features?
Should I use code on my client’s Squarespace site?
Wondering if you need to learn to code in order to become a web designer and build a profitable business designing custom Squarespace sites for clients? Should you even reach for CSS or custom code when working with clients? Or will it be too hard for your client to maintain in the future?
$1 Million Dollar website sales strategy
Want to know the secrets I used to quickly grow my website sales to it’s first $1 million dollars? I’m sharing the exact strategies I used to hit that 7 figure milestone in my business, and how the same site-building & business growth hacks can work for you!
THIS skill is the secret weapon you need to be fully booked out in your business
Y’all, today I’m going to preach something every business owner needs to hear.
Once you master this skill, it’s going to be the secret weapon that helps you advance well past the competition. It touches every area of your business, so it’s hard to get very far without it.
5 things to say on a free client consultation call
Wondering what to say on a free consultation call? I’m sharing 5 things to talk about with your potential client when deciding whether they will say yes to working with you (and whether you will say yes to working with them!)
How to stop shiny object syndrome derailing you from your goals & plans
You’ve got a million and one things you want to do in your business, and every day something new you saw that inspired you is being added to that list! So how do you put an end to shiny object syndrome and focus on the goals and plans you set out to achieve in your business?
Top success metrics you need to be tracking in your business
Wondering what stats you should be tracking in your business? Wondering how to measure growth, and get clarity for which projects to prioritize and which projects to finally let go of? I’m sharing the most important success metrics you need to watch for, and how to relate them specifically to what you do/offer in your own business!

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