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How to Raise Your Web Design Fees – Charge What You’re Worth and GET It! Nina East @ninaeast WebDesignProfitSecrets.com WordCamp Raleigh 2012

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In these times where anyone can set up their own WordPress website and overseas freelancers are undercutting rates, it’s easy to doubt whether you can charge enough or find enough clients to make a living. Maybe you’ve raised your fees, but find yourself giving discounts or doing a lot of extra work for free. Maybe you know you need to raise your rates to support yourself and your family, but can’t get yourself to do it. The truth is there are two components to having a highly successful web design business. You have to do the “outer” work of setting up the best systems, knowing the best tools to use, marketing your services, and, of course, developing strong design skills. These are the mechanics of a successful web design business. At the same time, you must address the “inner” side of a being a successful business owner – overcoming the internal barriers and limiting beliefs that hold you back. Raising your fees, and having clients be excited to pay them, requires a transformation in the way you think about yourself, your business, your clients, and the true value you provide. In this session we’ll discuss the five critical elements every web designer must deal with in order to raise their fees confidently and successfully. I’ll share the inside scoop about what really happens when you raise your fees, plus let you in on some secrets to solving the question of value in the minds of your clients. This session is specifically for web designers building a business (or wanting to) using WordPress as the cornerstone.

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Page 1: How to Raise Your Web Design Fees - and Get Them

How to Raise Your Web Design Fees – Charge What You’re Worth

and GET It!

Nina East@ninaeast

WebDesignProfitSecrets.comWordCamp Raleigh 2012

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You CAN make a great living as a WordPress web designer.

Clients

Revenue

Training & CoachingFreedom

Uplevel

Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

#1 Problem that gets in the way for business owners?

Their Mindset.

How does this show up for web designers?

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

Two Essential Mindset Shifts

You are a BUSINESS OWNER.

Stop trading time for dollars.

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

What happens when you raise your fees?

• More confidence about what you do• People take you more seriously• You attract better clients• You show up more powerfully• Clients get better results from their sites• You can invest in your own training & coaching• Stabilize your cash flow• More Freedom!

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

The DECISION to raise your fees comes first, before you find the

clients.

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

5 Step System for Raising Your Fees

Step 1: Who You Are & What You DoStep 2: Getting Clear About Your

Money Set PointStep 3: Getting Clear About Your

Value & Eliminating Self DoubtStep 4: Designing PackagesStep 5: Making It Easy to Say YES!

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Step 1: Who You Are & What You Do

• IDENTITY

• COURAGE

• STRONG ENOUGH WHY

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

Step 2: Getting Clear About Your Money Set Point

• Money Tracking

• Money Set Point

• Raising Your Money Set Point

Download money tracking sheet at webdesignprofitsecrets.com/moneytracker

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

Step 3: Getting Clear About Your Value & Eliminating Self Doubt

Benefits, not features.Questions to consider:• What results are they looking for?• What will it help them accomplish?• How will they measure their results?• What are the consequences of NOT having these

results?• What will reaching their goals mean for them?

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Step 3: Getting Clear About Your Value & Eliminating Self Doubt

What is the value YOU provide?

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Step 4: Designing Packages

• Stop trading time for dollars• Making it easy to say yes• Gives people a clear choice…which often

results in a customized – more lucrative – contract

• Helps you set boundaries

Tip: How do you get paid?

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Step 5: Making It Easy to Say Yes

Your goal is to engage the client at an emotional level, as well as a rational level, so they feel great about saying Yes to you.

Testimonials Portfolios Bonuses

Fast Action Incentives Referrals

Other ways?

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Nina East, WebDesignProfitSecrets.com, WordCampRaleigh 2012

WebDesignProfitSecrets.com & NinaEast.com

Nina East@ninaeast

[email protected]