The more deep I get into website design the more I realize there are gaps in my knowledge. Compared to some website designers who have been in this industry for 15+ years I still feel very new. The more I deep dive on certain subject matters the more I realize that most of the content I have been consuming is still surface level. As a website designer here is a list of blog posts ideas I wish someone had honed in on when my knowledge was lacking and I was new. 40 posts you can jam pack full of knowledge on how to be a better website designer and clearly show that to clients.

These are great for clients and fellow designers to see, read, and get a sense of where you are on your own knowledge journey. Let me know if you would to add any other posts ideas!

Strategy & Education

• Why Your Website Is Your Best Salesperson (and How to Design It That Way)
• The Difference Between a “Pretty” Website and a High-Converting One
• Website Red Flags That Are Costing You Leads
• How to Design a Website With the Customer Journey in Mind
• What Makes a Website Feel Trustworthy to First-Time Visitors

Small Business–Focused Topics

• What Small Business Owners Get Wrong About Their Website
• How Often Should a Small Business Redesign Their Website?
• DIY Website vs. Professional Design: What You’re Really Paying For
• The True Cost of a Cheap Website Template
• How a Strategic Website Can Replace Constant Social Media Posting

Design Process & Expertise

• What Actually Goes Into Designing a Custom Website
• Behind the Scenes: My Website Design Process From Start to Launch
• Why Strategy Comes Before Fonts and Colors
• How Long It Really Takes to Build a Website (and Why)
• What Clients Should Prepare Before Starting a Website Project

SEO, UX & Performance

• Website Design Mistakes That Hurt Your SEO
• UX Design Basics Every Business Website Needs
• Mobile Design Isn’t Optional—Here’s Why
• How Website Speed Impacts Conversions
• Designing for Accessibility: What Every Website Owner Should Know

Branding & Messaging

• How Your Website Should Evolve as Your Business Grows
• Aligning Your Website Design With Your Brand Voice
• Why Copy and Design Must Work Together
• How to Design a Homepage That Clearly Says What You Do
• The Role of Storytelling in Website Design

Conversion & Marketing

• How to Turn Website Visitors Into Paying Clients
• Call-to-Action Mistakes Designers See All the Time
• Landing Pages vs. Full Websites: What’s Right for Your Business?
• The Psychology of Website Design: How People Actually Read Websites
• How to Design a Website That Supports Your Marketing Funnel

Thought Leadership / Opinion Pieces

• Trends Are Temporary—Strategy Is Forever in Web Design
• Why Not Every Business Needs a 10-Page Website
• Minimal Design Isn’t Lazy—It’s Intentional
• Why “Just Make It Pretty” Is the Wrong Starting Point
• The Problem With Designing Websites Without a Clear Goal

Industry & Professional Growth

• The Future of Website Design in an AI-Driven World
• What Clients Don’t See: The Strategy Behind Great Design
• Burnout in Creative Work (and How to Prevent It)
• Raising Your Rates as a Website Designer
• Specializing vs. Generalizing: Finding Your Niche in Web Design

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