Freelance web design boot camp

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Freelance web design boot camp

The Freelancer’s Journey is a free, comprehensive course to help you build a successful, fulfilling freelance career in web design.

We’re transitioning to a new UI, and are in the process of updating our Webflow University courses and videos.

This course covers every step of a typical freelancing journey. Learn how to land high-paying clients, create standout proposals, price your work, and communicate with clients to establish trust and authority. Learn valuable content strategy skills, design principles, and how to design, build, and launch a professional custom client website. The Freelancer’s Journey offers the support, guidance, and resources you need to build a fulfilling and successful freelance career.

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Getting clients

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The Freelancer's Journey introduction

The Freelancer's Journey introduction

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Introduction to getting clients

Introduction to getting clients

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Client proposal research

Client proposal research

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Sending a proposal

Sending a proposal

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Meeting a potential client

Meeting a potential client

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Pricing your work

Pricing your work

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The scope of work

The scope of work

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Developing a content strategy

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Content-driven design

Content-driven design

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User stories & information architecture

User stories & information architecture

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Content strategy

Content strategy

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Design principles

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Introduction to web design principles

Introduction to web design principles

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Visual hierarchy

Visual hierarchy

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Repetition

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Grid systems & alignment

Grid systems & alignment

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Space

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Typography

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Site build

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Introduction

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Recent updates to the Webflow Designer

Recent updates to the Webflow Designer

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Homepage: grid-based hero section

Homepage: grid-based hero section

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Homepage: navigation

Homepage: navigation

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Homepage: testimonials

Homepage: testimonials

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Homepage: footer

Homepage: footer

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Homepage: responsiveness

Homepage: responsiveness

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Portfolio page

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Portfolio page: responsiveness

Portfolio page: responsiveness

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Portfolio page: client detail page

Portfolio page: client detail page

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Portfolio page: client detail page responsiveness

Portfolio page: client detail page responsiveness

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Process page

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Process page: responsiveness

Process page: responsiveness

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Team page

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Team page: responsiveness

Team page: responsiveness

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Team page: team member detail page

Team page: team member detail page

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Team page: team member detail page responsiveness

Team page: team member detail page responsiveness

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Contact page

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Contact page: responsiveness

Contact page: responsiveness

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Contact page: reCAPTCHA setup

Contact page: reCAPTCHA setup

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Homepage revisited: secondary sections

Homepage revisited: secondary sections

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Site launch

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Pre-flight site review

Pre-flight site review

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Connecting a custom domain

Connecting a custom domain

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Publishing the website

Publishing the website

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Preparing the CMS Editor

Preparing the CMS Editor

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Portfolio

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Portfolio overview

Portfolio overview

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Showcasing your site

Showcasing your site

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Closing thoughts

Closing thoughts

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