The Best Part of Being a Website Designer (It’s Not What You Think)
People often assume that my favourite part of website design is the creative side—choosing colours, crafting layouts, or seeing everything come together perfectly.
And yes, I love all of that. But honestly? That’s not the bit that lights me up the most.
The real magic moment happens when I send a client their very first website preview.
The Buzz of a Brand-New Website
Within minutes of hitting “send,” my phone starts buzzing. Screenshots ping through—messages from clients sharing their brand-new website with family and friends.
It’s never about asking for approval. It’s about excitement. Pure, unfiltered excitement.
I’ve had clients send the preview link straight to their sisters, drop it in family WhatsApp groups, or call their mums before they’ve even had a chance to fully scroll through themselves.
One client sent me this feedback from his dad:
Another shared her husband’s reaction:
Another couldn’t wait to show their friends:
Every time I read those messages, my heart honestly melts.
Why This Moment Matters
Here’s the thing—it’s not really about what the family thinks (though that’s lovely too).
It’s about the client. About the fact that they’re so proud of their business that they can’t wait to show it off.
That instant “I need to share this right now” reaction is the real gold.
Because I know what came before:
“Oh, it’s a bit rubbish but it does the job.”
“I know it needs updating, I just haven’t had time.”
“Don’t judge me by the website—it’s not very good!”
Sound familiar?
When you stop making excuses for your website and start sharing it proudly, that’s when everything changes.
The Ripple Effect of a Website You’re Proud Of
A professional website isn’t just about looking good online. It changes how you feel about your business.
When you’re proud of your website, you:
Share your link confidently at networking events.
Include it in your email signature without cringing.
Actually want people to visit it.
And when more people visit? More people see what you do. More people get in touch.
It’s not magic. It’s just what happens when you stop hiding your brilliance behind a website that doesn’t do you justice.
You Deserve That Feeling Too
If you’re reading this thinking, “I want that excitement, that pride, that confidence”—you can have it.
Your business deserves a website that makes you feel like shouting about it from the rooftops (or at least sharing it in the family WhatsApp group).
That’s exactly what my Website in a Day service is designed to do: create a website you’re not just happy with, but proud of.
👉 Click here to chat about your Website in a Day
Because there’s nothing better than hitting “send” on that preview link and thinking:
“I can’t wait for them to see this.”
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