Kesten Sinclair     December 25th, 2012 at 9:03 pm

great video! Good info!

Siedah Mitchum     December 26th, 2012 at 4:38 pm

The key points you described are right on point. One thing I will add is knowing how to manage money and record keeping. That is one thing that difficult for a web designer to do. I know it’s been a struggle for me. I finally found a software that is affordable and reliable. http://www.outright.com

I have two questions:
Do you think it is beneficial to obtain a BA degree in design if the person rather freelance or own their own company?

Also, do you feel a business plan is essential?

Jose D     December 27th, 2012 at 8:42 pm

Sweet! “Internet Marketing” Now that’s a nice term. Mike, would you consider Facebook and Twitter under Internet Marketing?
– from Chicago.

Mike Locke     December 27th, 2012 at 9:21 pm

@Siedah – A BA degree isn’t necessary. I explain my thoughts in an old video blog here:

Web Design Degree, Is It Neccessary?

Also, a business plan isn’t required as I’ve never written one, but it sure does help if you have one.

Mike Locke     December 27th, 2012 at 9:24 pm

@Jose – Facebook and Twitter can be key parts to an internet marketing strategy. Same with Youtube. For example, I use Youtube as a huge part of my Internet Marketing strategy. All popular social networking sites can be beneficial if used correctly.

Arsalan Baloch     January 3rd, 2013 at 2:09 am

I’m one of ur follower in iran & your videos really help me to improve my skills in iran
TNX alot

Adam     January 6th, 2013 at 7:04 pm

@Mike

A business plan isn’t required but it should be strongly suggested. A business without a business plan is like a chicken without a head. How do you know if you’re on track? You can’t, because there is no track. Planned growth is always better than growth.

Regardless, I would love to start a web design/development business, and considering some of the amazing UI work you’ve done, I’m strongly considering buying your training course.

Leon     January 8th, 2013 at 3:13 am

@Mike Great advice as usual! You also mentioned that it’s a good idea to re- build sites you like, instead of going after client projects which may not interest you.

Do you mean re- building things in PS or FW only or does this also include the writing the html/css for those sites?

Thanks

Keep up the good work

Leon

Mike Locke     January 10th, 2013 at 10:04 pm

@Leon – Just the design, not the actual coding of the sites. Just design mock-ups for clients. The coding comes after you get the deal. ;)

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