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A restructured, clean website for Akari Medspa that turns scattered information into an intuitive experience as precise as the treatments they offer.
Too perfect buddy
I rebuilt my portfolio from scratch.
After six years designing for brands at an agency, I wanted a site that felt like mine. I designed it, built it, made a new logo for it, and gave it sound, so every project plays its own note when you hover over it.
It shows the brand and web work I've done, and Arrumi, the little Mac app I've been building on the side.
I'm taking on new projects. If you have a brand or website in mind, send me a message or fill in the form on the site. It's a sentence you complete, and it takes a minute.
hover notes on every project is such a nice touch
I Started a Web Design Agency, but I’m Struggling to Get Clients. What Am I Doing Wrong?
Hey everyone!
I run a web design agency called Ja$ha, and one of my biggest challenges right now is getting consistent clients.
I have the skills and the ambition to build a successful agency, but I’m realizing that being good at designing and developing websites is only one part of running a business. Finding people who are willing to pay for the service is a completely different challenge.
I’ve been thinking about how to improve my approach, find the right clients, and build trust with potential customers, especially when competing with established agencies and freelancers.
I’d really appreciate advice from web designers, freelancers, and agency owners who have been through this stage.
A few questions I have:
How did you get your first 5–10 paying clients?
Do you recommend cold emails, direct messages, referrals, networking, or content marketing?
How do you convince a business owner that they need a website when they don't seem interested?
Is it better to specialize in one niche or offer web design to all kinds of businesses?
If you were starting a web design agency from zero today, what would you focus on during your first 90 days?
I'm not looking for overnight success or shortcuts. I want to understand what works in the real world and avoid wasting time on strategies that don't bring results.
If you run a web design agency or freelance as a developer, what's one thing you wish you had known when you were struggling to get your first clients?
I'd genuinely appreciate your honest advice. Thanks!
really honest post, "finding people who are willing to pay for the service is a completely different challenge" says it well. what have you tried so far for ja$ha, more cold emails or dms?
