How I Would Learn Web Design (If I Had To Start Over)

When I first learned to design websites, I made a TONNE of mistakes & wasted a bunch of time. Sad thing is, I still see people doing the same thing today - here are 4 things I'd do differently if I was starting over as a web designer in 2023.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Back in 2016
00:25 You don't need code
01:06 Stop wasting your time
01:19 Website building platforms
01:35 Pick a platform
02:42 How to choose
03:23 Find educational resources online
04:00 You don't need college
04:41 Find an online course
05:36 Create a portfolio & practice
06:34 Free mock client briefs

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[thomasj.euteneuer]

I really like this girl. She’s sharp and clear in her logic. Bravo.

[suebee]

wow you got it so right, I'm from the Front Page, Dreamweaver, etc, etc days and soooo much easier now. I will check out more of your information, easy to digest and you have no idea how helpful.

[felipeg]

Hey, I'm creating my own institucional website here in Brazil. I'm amazed about your wonderful content. Thanks a lot!

[-bz]

When will you sell square secrets again this year? Thanks

[vigneshmanickam]

I have a always wanted to learn Web Designing and finally decided to start. But I'm completely overwhelmed by where to start since there are a lot of software like Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator. I'm going to take your word for it and watch your site builder comparison video and choose the one I think is best suited for me and start learning it. Hopefully, I'll understand what to learn as I go through the process.

[ΟδυσσέαςΚοσοφσκι-ορ]

Im a web designer and im using wordpress and i totally love it im doing it for 4 months

[DrClausTechTips]

You mentioned finding a course to learn the platform. What are your thoughts on LinkedIn learning? Are these courses good for someone who has an account or would you recommend someplace else?

[eustiantsev]

you have no clue that you talking about - as a designer you always have to imagine how it will be built or at least understand limitations of css =) no matter which technology used - modern or anything like wp (whatever else) you always draw the interfaces O.o