Freelance Web Design Client Project Walkthrough (Price Revealed!)

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🎨 Freelance Web Design Client Project Walkthrough (Price Revealed!)
1. Introduction (1–2 min)

Quick intro: "I'm going to walk you through a real client projectβ€”from first meeting to delivery. I'll also reveal what I charged and why."

Tease: "If you're a freelancer wondering how to price your work or what the process looks like, this is for you."

2. The Client & Their Needs

Industry: (Example: Boutique Coffee Shop, Local Gym, SaaS Startup)

Pain points before project:

Outdated site / no mobile responsiveness

Poor SEO & no online ordering

Wanted a modern look with easy self-updates

Main goals:

Showcase brand identity

Improve conversions (bookings/orders/leads)

Optimize for SEO + mobile

3. Discovery & Proposal

Conducted a 30-min consultation β†’ identified scope.

Delivered a proposal including:

Pages (Home, About, Services/Shop, Contact)

Features (responsive design, booking form, e-commerce, blog)

Tech stack (WordPress + Elementor / Webflow / Next.js + Headless CMS)

Timeline: 3–4 weeks

Quoted: $1,200 (flat project fee)

Breakdown:

Design & mockups: $300

Development & build: $700

Training + revisions: $200

4. Design Phase

Wireframes β†’ polished mockups in Figma.

Client feedback β†’ 2 rounds of revisions.

Focused on:

Brand colors + typography

Clean UI/UX with conversion-focused layout

High-quality imagery

5. Development Phase

Tech: Webflow (client-friendly CMS) or WordPress (custom theme).

Features built:

Mobile-first responsive design

SEO-optimized headings + meta setup

Integrated e-commerce (Stripe / WooCommerce / Shopify plugin)

Contact & booking forms with notifications

6. Handoff & Training

Delivered video walkthrough (Loom) showing client how to:

Add new products/posts

Manage orders/bookings

Edit basic content

Offered 2 weeks of free bug fixes + Q&A

7. The Result

Before/After screenshots.

Client feedback/testimonial.

Measurable impact (if available):

Increased online orders by 40%

3x more contact form submissions

Reduced bounce rate by 25%

8. Price Revealed & Why

Final invoice: $1,200

Compared to:

DIY website builders ($0–$30/mo but poor results)

Agency rates ($5,000+)

Value provided: Professional site, fast turnaround, ongoing support.

9. Lessons for Freelancers

Always do a discovery call before quoting.

Package your offer (pages, features, support) β†’ avoid hourly confusion.

Don't undervalue: even a "small business" site can be $1k–$3k if done right.

Document everything (proposal + contract).

10. Call to Action

For fellow freelancers: "If you want my proposal template, comment 'template' below."

For potential clients: "If you'd like me to design your site, link to portfolio/contact page."

💡 You could record this as a YouTube video (15–20 min), screen-share the design process, and build trust with transparency.

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