Joey Cox

Joey Cox

@coxdigital.bsky.social

Web Designer | UX/UI Practitioner. 10 years of experience. WordPress | Framer | Flutterflow

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Sometimes i wish i didn't care about the details and Quality, so i can deliver websites faster. Using templates would also help, but i just👏🏽 can't 👏🏽do it #webdesign

Usually hearing a potential cliente go "it's just a simple website, nothing complicated" means a 🚩. But what is that? Why people down play the work and effort behind a wed development? 👇🏽

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Usually hearing a potential cliente go "it's just a simple website, nothing complicated" means a 🚩. But what is that? Why people down play the work and effort behind a wed development? 👇🏽

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3. **Budget Constraints**: Clients using this term might be looking for a lower budget or might not appreciate the value of professional design and development, which can lead to compromising quality.

4. Limited Features: The term may suggest that the client is not considering essential features like user experience, mobile responsiveness, SEO, and ongoing maintenance.

Usually hearing a potential cliente go "it's just a simple website, nothing complicated" means a 🚩. But what is that? Why people down play the work and effort behind a wed development? 👇🏽

1. Underestimation of Complexity: The phrase "simple website" often reflects a misunderstanding of the complexities involved in web design. Even seemingly straightforward sites require careful planning and design.

Usually hearing a potential cliente go "it's just a simple website, nothing complicated" means a 🚩. But what is that? Why people down play the work and effort behind a wed development? 👇🏽

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Usually hearing a potential cliente go "it's just a simple website, nothing complicated" means a 🚩. But what is that? Why people down play the work and effort behind a wed development? 👇🏽

View full thread

3. **Budget Constraints**: Clients using this term might be looking for a lower budget or might not appreciate the value of professional design and development, which can lead to compromising quality.

4. Limited Features: The term may suggest that the client is not considering essential features like user experience, mobile responsiveness, SEO, and ongoing maintenance.

Usually hearing a potential cliente go "it's just a simple website, nothing complicated" means a 🚩. But what is that? Why people down play the work and effort behind a wed development? 👇🏽

1. Underestimation of Complexity: The phrase "simple website" often reflects a misunderstanding of the complexities involved in web design. Even seemingly straightforward sites require careful planning and design.

Make your website "at-home good." Ensure that the experience of using your website is as good as, or better than, the initial impression it creates. Focus on usability, clear navigation, and valuable content.

Whatever you do, showcase your expertise. Clearly articulate your niche, skills, and experience on your website. Use case studies, testimonials, and thought leadership content to build credibility. Never let tthe user guessing, or leaving space for the visitors to draw their own conlusions.

This is super important when dealing with clients: Establish clear rules of engagement. This ensures both parties understand how you'll work together and prevents clients from dictating the process. Believe me , you don't want that.

If you're a freelancer or have a biz, control the engagement. Don't be afraid to lead and set the terms. You're hired for your expertise, not just your service. This should be reflected in your website and marketing materials as well. Believe in yourself. Leave nothing to chance.

Look, positioning is about strategy, articulation, and proof. Choose your focus, articulate your expertise clearly (especially on your website), and invest in developing the skills and processes to back up your claims. This is your fundamental business strategy. Thank me later!

There's a lot of debate on this topic, wo i will say this: specialization is key, avoid being a generalist. Instead, focus on a specific niche where you can develop deep expertise. This will differentiate you from competitors and give you more power in client relationships. #webdesign #entrepreneurs

It's hilarious how every other LLM grovels for forgiveness when they mess up, but #Perplexity? Nah, that bot doesn't give a rat's ass if you like its answer or not. It just spits out another one, like it's business as usual 😅

Love how the internet has 2 types of takes about literally EVERYTHING: 'This habit/product/service changed my life!' vs 'This habit/product/service is the worst thing ever!' At some point you just gotta trust yout gut, experiment and find what works for YOU. don't be afraid of failure.

Tip: of you're a freelancer or an agency and you offer web design services, DON'T present your work solely as projects; you're not selling UX services. Just👏🏽show👏🏽the👏🏽damn👏🏽website👏🏽you 👏🏽Made If you still want to show the process, provide clear navigation to the actual thing. #webdesign

Your website's design directly impacts customer retention and conversion. Mandate that your design team: Implements intuitive interface architecture Reduces interaction friction Creates seamless user journeys Minimizes cognitive disruption Smart design isn't a luxury—it's a competitive advantage.

Understanding cognitive categorization isn't just design theory—it's a strategic imperative. Sites that align with users' mental models reduce cognitive friction, accelerate decision-making, creating seamless interaction experiences. Your conversion rates will thank you. #webdesign

For business leaders, user engagement is an ethical responsibility. Effective digital experiences create value through meaningful rewards, transparent interactions, and respect for user autonomy. True engagement emerges from alignment, not algorithmic exploitation. #webdesign #entrepreneurship

Memorable interfaces aren't accidents—they're intentional design decisions. By incorporating strategic moments of surprise, brands can break through cognitive noise and create lasting impressions that drive engagement and recall. Design that disrupts expectations becomes design that drives results.

A website that resonates with your target audience is more likely to convert visitors into customers. Consider your audience's personality and preferences when designing your website. This requires some research though 😬 #webdesign #UX

Time is precious, right? Help your website visitors quickly find what they need. Clear navigation and a user-friendly design are key to a successful website. If you're a web designer, you can help business owners achieve their website goals by designing sites that are easy to navigate. #webdesign

Did you know? People tend to scan webpages in an F-shaped pattern. Essentially, if you want people to see something on a webpage, you need to put it where they're looking. Make sure your most important content is at the top and left of the page so visitors don't miss it. #webdesign #WordPress

A useful tip is to think of your website like a physical store: you wouldn't make it difficult for customers to find what they need, right? The same goes for your website. Clear navigation, intuitive design, and a seamless checkout process are key to making your website a joy to use. #wordPress

Creating fresh content for your website can feel overwhelming, i know. What you can do is start by committing to writing just ONE sentence a day. That's it! Once you master the habit of showing up, you can gradually increase your output. Remember, small steps lead to big results. #webdesign

Just like tiny small habits can lead to big changes in your life, small improvements to your website can have a HUGE impact on your business. Think clear calls to action, easy navigation, and engaging content. What small change will you make today?

Look, if you want a website that consistently brings in customers consider this: It's not about setting a goal for a pretty website – it's about the daily systems you have in place to make it work for you. Put differently: You fall to the level of your systems.

Use Tactical Empathy to Design a Customer-Centric Website. It's a powerful tool in negotiation, and you can apply this concept designing websites that address your client's pain points, provide clear and concise information, and offer a seamless user experience.

If you're a web designer, by uncovering your web design clients' business goals and their customers' online behavior and preferences, you can create sites that cater to those needs, ultimately leading to more sales and engagement. Seems trivial but it's not.

Your website is a platform for building a gritty culture: A strong online presence can create a community around your biz, attracting like-minded individuals who value hard work and dedication. Engaging with your audience through your website helps build a culture of excellence💪

Just like a compelling vision inspires product teams, a clear understanding of your client's goals should drive the design and functionality of their site. Help them articulate their "why," their purpose and passion, and then translate that into a site that resonates with their target audience.

Embrace an Iterative Process: Just as successful product teams iterate and adapt based on customer feedback, website design should be an ongoing process.. Highlight the importance of continuous improvement and encourage your clients to view their website as a living, evolving entity. #entrepreneur

A well-designed website reflects your passion and expertise. Just as grit paragons demonstrate deep interest and expertise in their chosen fields, a good website showcases your passion and knowledge in your business. Share your unique perspective to effectively communicate your value proposition.

Creating and maintaining a successful website demands ongoing effort and dedication. Like passionate individuals, business owners must continually invest in their websites. It's not a one-time task; continuous improvement is essential to remain relevant and effective. If you can't, then delegate.

Your website looks perfect... So why isn't it converting? The answer lies in psychology, not logic 🧠 Here's what most miss: - Logic speaks to 5% of the brain - Decisions happen in primitive brain - Trust comes from signals, not statements logic doesn't drive decisions - psychology does.

The Bening Bullshit 💩 Just like the Patagonian toothfish was rebranded as the more appealing "Chilean sea bass," the way you present info on your website impacts user perception. This is "benign bullshit"–using language to enhance perceived value without changing the underlying product or service.

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT OMG 📢 Don't rely solely on what clients say they want. Ask probing questions, observe their behavior, and use your expertise to uncover their unstated needs. Usually they don't know better ☺️

Hot take: Learning from mistakes is overrated. Learning from success provides more valuable insights. See, when something succeeds, you gain a clear understanding of what worked, so you can replicate and improve upon it. Focusing on past failures only teaches you what not to do. #biz