Welcome to WebDev Success. I’m Emily Journey and this podcast is where I take a hard look at the challenges facing the website development industry. Learn how to attract loyal customers, how to raise your prices with confidence, and take steps to craft the work life you’ve always wanted. Subscribe, listen in and develop brilliantly.
When I started my business of creating websites, I called myself a website designer without knowing what that really meant. “Website designer” seemed like the clearest way to communicate my services to a potential customer. Thanks to some ready-made... read more⇒
I’m an old pro when it comes to using coworking office space. I was introduced to the concept of coworking early. In 2012, I was the only employee in my website development business. I could work from my home office but I wanted two things that... read more⇒
I’ve been stalling. Dragging my feet. Like you, I’ve been getting emails from companies and individual business owners making their official statement on Black Lives Matter and racism. I see these emails and statements in the media and I think, “I’m... read more⇒
I told my friend Nancy about my blog. She’s in her seventies and can barely use email. I told her about my plan to change the website development industry with my writing and coaching. “Tell them to quit being mean to old people!” she said. She went... read more⇒
I coach people who want to become website developers. When they ask me “Do I need a photo of myself on my website?” I always answer, “Yes, of course!” and “Without your photo on your website, you’re at a sales disadvantage.” That’s when I hear... read more⇒
Throughout my career, I’ve taken leaps of faith and taken action in moments of desperation. Both have produced remarkable results. I used to be a social worker. I spent so much time and money to embark on a career that I didn’t like. . . I kept... read more⇒
Yesterday was rough. It started with an anxious conversation in my own head about whether the Surgeon General was lying to us about the effectiveness of face masks. Did the shortage of medical grade face masks justify lying about their effectiveness... read more⇒
I’ve been questioning my decisions about things that I never imagined I would need to question. Suddenly, just going out my front door seems complicated. I am reminded… Every decision we make has consequences. I own an agency that I started in... read more⇒
I used to measure my business success and financial health by looking at my checking account balance. If it was above a certain amount, then I was OK. Otherwise, I felt nervous. That meant I felt nervous a lot. But this approach to measurement... read more⇒
I had shoulder surgery last week. My left arm is in a sling and I am limited to using only my right hand. Before the surgery, I knew I would be using a sling for four weeks. As the CEO of a website consulting agency, I’m typing on my computer... read more⇒
I returned to my office this week to find a resume waiting on my desk. It’s one of the best resumes I’ve ever reviewed. It makes me wonder, “Why does this person want to work for me?” and, “Why isn’t this person working for themselves?” In fact... read more⇒
I check my email too often. I crave the opportunity to provide and receive instant answers. Instead of chipping away at larger projects, I look for the quick reinforcement I get from resolving the smaller issues of the day. Even so, I am probably... read more⇒
For years, I was hesitant to offer any sort of done-for-you search engine optimization (SEO) services. People want to hire me to do this work because they know I am an expert in SEO. But, up until almost a year ago, I wouldn’t do it. Instead, I... read more⇒
Hi, I’m Emily Journey. I founded and lead a website consulting agency with six coworkers. This blog is where I write about the things I’ve learned at my real job.
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