How I Got Into Coding and Built a Career in Web Development
I never planned on becoming a web developer. In fact, my career path was heading in a completely different direction. But one day, I decided to give coding a try in my free time and it changed everything.
Discovering My Passion for Web Development
At first, I was just experimenting. But I quickly realized that I loved front-end development (the part of web design that users interact with). It gave me the perfect combination of problem-solving through coding and the creativity of designing visually appealing websites.
To practice, I started building websites for family members. To my surprise, those websites didn’t just look good, they performed well, bringing in more customers and helping their businesses grow. That’s when I knew I had something valuable to offer.
From Hobby to Business
Seeing the impact my websites had, I decided to take things further. I launched my own web design business to help small business owners avoid common pitfalls and get high-ranking, user-friendly websites without the hassle.
The Problem with Website Builders
These days, there are plenty of website builders promising an "easy" way to create a site. But the reality is very different:
- Expensive Subscriptions: The best features are locked behind high monthly fees, often costing more in the long run.
- Steep Learning Curve: You have to learn how to use the platform and how to build a good website which can take a very long time.
- Content Creation & SEO: You're responsible for writing all your content and figuring out how to optimize it for search engines.
- Time-Consuming: Learning, designing, optimizing, and maintaining a website takes hundreds of hours, time you could spend running your business.
"Time is money, leave your website to an expert so you can focus on what you do best."
Why Professional Web Design Makes More Sense
Instead of spending endless hours (and money) on a DIY website that may never perform well, investing in a professional website will get you results guaranteed. With an expert-built site, you get:
- A fully customized, high-performance website designed for your business.
- SEO optimization to rank well on Google and attract customers.
- A one-time cost or affordable monthly plan with no hidden fees or wasted time.
- A website that actually brings in customers within months, without extra effort from you.
Final Thoughts
Starting my journey in web development opened my eyes to how much time and effort goes into building a successful website. Many small business owners try to do it themselves, but they end up with subpar results after spending countless hours and more money than expected.
If you’re serious about growing your business, the smart move is to let an expert handle your website. That way, you can focus on what you do best while your website works for you: bringing in leads, ranking on Google, and driving success.
Looking for a professionally designed website that will help your business grow? Let’s talk!
