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BTI # 529: Which Web Builder Should You Use with Gaby Fleming

Beyond the Image Podcast

Release Date: 07/26/2023

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Photographers - there are two types of clients we need to STOP chasing. Clients who don't have money. Clients who don't want to spend money. Instead - let's focus on how we find clients who do have the purchasing power and purchasing assets to support our creative endeavors. https://jamespatrick.com/

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If all you are sending a prospective client is an estimate sheet - then you are drastically under-selling yourself as a creative. In this episode of the Beyond the Image podcast - I dive into my strategy for crafting and desgining well curated proposals that I send to clients when bidding. https://jamespatrick.com/

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In today's episode we answer the question "should photographers niche?" YUP! Yup they absolutely should! In this episode of Beyond the Image, host James Patrick dives into why photographers should carve out their specialty and unique selling proposition as well as unpacking the biggest fear they have when it comes to niching down. If I niche down, then I won't get hired for other work again! The reality is - that simply is not true! https://jamespatrick.com/

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Which Web Builder Should You Use with Gaby Fleming

Hosted by: James Patrick

 

With all the clients I work with, the idea of having a web presence is so crucially important. Whether it’s for displaying your portfolio, sales, or lead generation. A lot of my clients want to be able to create and manage their website themselves, either for financial reasons or to have that control.

 

When you set out to build a website on your own, you are going to be met with a plethora of different website builders and it can be very overwhelming. Which one should you choose?

 

Today, we’re going to dive into 5 of the most popular website builders, what you need to know about each of them, and which one is the right one for you. 

 

My guest today is Gaby Fleming, head of website design at Patrick Creative Media.



“A website that is up will be infinitely better and more successful than a website that is kept in preview mode.”




IN THIS EPISODE

  • Who Gaby is and what she does.

  • The top 3 reasons people choose to do a website themselves.

  • The 5 most popular website builders.

  • Pros and cons of each website builder.

  • Deciding if customization is important for you.

  • Why you would have plugins on your website and what it is.

  • What makes WordPress so popular and if it’s for you.

  • Which website builder is best for SEO.

  • Mobile-friendly usage.

  • Keeping it simple.



Connect with James 

Website: jamespatrick.com

Instagram: @jpatrickphoto

Text me marketing questions @: 480-605-3254 

 

Connect with Gaby 

Website: www.patrickcreativemedia.com

Instagram: @patrickcreativemedia



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