There are many things to consider before jumping into the web design business, whether you plan on working freelance or starting a company.

You need to do a lot of planning before you start. For instance, how will you get clients? How will you present your services, and what exactly will you offer?

This guide from WebDesignBiz.com might help you:

Here is a basic outline that will help you get started:

1. Presentation of the exact design, coding, setup/administrative services that you offer
2. Assessment & outline of project needs
3. Calculate a ballpark estimate while anticipating problems and road blocks
4. Require half the payment now and half after completion
5. Go over needs and begin design process.
6. Create mock-up in PSD
7. Make edits where client sees fit
8. After final design has been decided on create final stamped and signed images of the PSD mock-up
9. Begin coding XHTML and convert PSD to code
10. Implement CRM and/or CMS
11. Make final tweaks
12. Send invoice and get paid before the site goes live.
13. Get a customer testimonial! And ask for referrals if possible.
14. Remember! Always communicate and send changes and mock-ups to the client throughout the entire project.

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