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Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business

Holly Christie (Website Design Business Mentor)
Web Design
Website Design
Wordpress
Pricing Strategy
SEO
Elementor
Sparks Group Mentoring
Branding
Pricing
Imposter Syndrome
Phoenix Programme
404 Pages
Mentoring
Google
Scope Creep
Podcasting
Vibe Coding
User Experience
Template Shops
Search Engine Optimization

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 S... more

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Latest Episodes

If accessibility has never really come up in your work, it isn’t because you’re careless — it’s because almost nobody teaches it. Not the courses, not the diplomas, and definitely not the platforms we all build on.

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If your clients keep coming back with “How do I log in?” and “How do I change an image?”, it isn’t because they’re difficult.

It’s because nobody ever handed them a manual for the thing you just built them.

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If you’re overworked, underpaid, and doing every single part of your web design business alone, the problem usually isn’t your skills.

It’s that no one ever showed you how to build the business around the work: how to price it, structure it, and sha... more

Nobody handed most of us a manual for this.

Web design is a self-taught industry, so we all arrive from different angles, with different tools, and it's far too easy to decide you're "doing it wrong" the moment a louder voice tells you their way is ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Fisher
Senior developer
Episode: How AI and Vibe Coding Puts Your Website Design Business At Risk
Nikki Pilkington
SEO expert with 30+ years experience, educator of SEO pros, web designers and copywriters
Episode: Why Your SEO-Friendly Website Isn't Ranking

Host

Holly Christie
Host of Websites Made Simple and author/creator behind This Demanding Life and Simply Sites; focuses on helping small website design businesses run more effectively.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Excellent - Must listen

    I have received so much value from this podcast. Holly provides such generous insights and information- very grateful 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🪽🫶🏻🙌
    Australia2 months ago
  • industry specific, tech bro free, business advice for people that build websites

    Real advice from someone that has clearly walked the walk - wish I’d found this podcast sooner

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WorthyOnTheWeb
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Very true!

    I really enjoyed the episode on the one star Google review. I’ve learnt the hard way that if a client waves a red flag at the beginning, things will rarely get better. It was nice to listen to a podcast that explained my feelings on this so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claire OJ
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Fantastic resource for small business owners

    I love listening to each new episode of Holly’s podcast. It feels like she has read my mind and understands the challenges I find myself up against when running my business. Her advice and insights are fantastic and I’m looking forward to hearing her future episodes. This is a great resource for any small business owner trying to establish a successful business in the online (and/or offline) world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fay_reviewer
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Small Business Growth

    I’m so excited to have your podcast alongside me as I grow my business. Looking forward to taking action on your steps and learn from someone who knows what they are talking about. Thanks Holly - you’re a star!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaJaneYork
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging host with practical, actionable tips for designers and small agencies.
Listeners appreciate the mentoring and community resources promoted on the show.
Positive on the host's realism about pricing and client relationships, with useful workflows.

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#40
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#229
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#4
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#250
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Apple Podcasts
#30
Norway/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#1
Norway/Technology

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets small web design business owners and solo practitioners seeking sustainable growth, practical processes, and better client experiences. Episodes regularly cover pricing, project management, outsourcing, onboarding, and collaboration with specialists (SEO, copywriting, branding) to deliver stronger client outcomes. A recurring thread is building scalable systems, mentoring programs, and a focus on value over volume, with actionable templates and checklists that listeners can implement quickly. The host brings a candid, mentor-like voice and promotes community resources to help designers professionalize their practices while avoiding burnout. Notably, the show emphasizes client relationships, clear handoffs, and strategic pl... more

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