Launch Your Web Design Business in just 2 weeks

Launch Your Web Design Business in just 2 weeks is a beginner-friendly Showit web design program that guides motivated learners through defining a niche, building a branded website and starter portfolio, structuring clear service packages and pricing, and setting up simple marketing and client systems, so they can launch a functioning, paid web design business within a focused 2–4 week timeline.

Created by Melissa Lunt
Last updated 07/2026
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What you'll learn

Define a clear web design niche, brand name, and visual identity from scratch.
Set up and customize a Showit website for your own brand without coding.
Create a starter portfolio using mock projects and real client work.
Structure service packages, pricing, and policies for your web design offers.
Implement simple marketing strategies to attract and book web design clients.
Set up client onboarding, proposals, and workflows to deliver projects efficiently.
Use templates, checklists, and systems to launch a paid web design business quickly.
Plan a focused 2–4 week timeline to go from beginner to working web designer.

This course includes:

4.2 hours on-demand video
27 videos
34 documents
3.2 GB downloadable resources
Access on mobile and PC
Instant access after payment

Course content

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  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Welcome How to Take this Course
    01:28
  • 01-Welcome How to Take this Course
    01:57
  • 02-Niche_Finder_Worksheet_-_Superhero_Design
    05:00
  • 02-Research choose your Niche
    05:42
  • 02-Research choose your Niche
    01:44
  • 03-Choose your business name
    04:22
  • 03-Choose your business name
    01:48
  • 04-Create your logo brand
    12:44
  • 04-Create your logo brand
    01:56
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Set up your Showit account
    01:16
  • 02-Install your website template
    03:05
  • 02-Superhero_Website_Designer_Client_Sites
    05:00
  • 02-Superhero_Website_Designer_Portfolio_Site
    05:00
  • 03-Create website copy
    06:39
  • 03-Website_Copywriting_Prompts_for_you
    01:00
  • 04-Branding your website template
    14:29
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Showit Basics
    28:59
  • 02-Designing a client site Concept Home Page
    25:42
  • 03-AI_Prompts_for_SEO
    01:00
  • 03-Finalizing a client site launch
    14:55
  • 01-Animation Effects
    19:58
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 02-Showit WordPress Blogging
    20:29
  • 03-Contact Forms Galleries Ecommerce
    15:13
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Client_Process_Checklist_-_Superhero_Design
    05:00
  • 01-Client process from start to finish
    10:47
  • 01-Client process from start to finish
    05:00
  • 02-Contract onboarding
    10:41
  • 01-Bonus (1)
    05:00
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-ChatGPT_Prompt_for_Writing_Mock_Project_Descriptions
    01:00
  • 01-Create mock projects add to your website
    10:31
  • 01-Create mock projects add to your website
    02:28
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Set your prices with confidence
    02:38
  • 02-Customize templates in Canva
    06:56
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Day_8_Workbook_How_to_Book_Your_First_Clients_Even_Without_an_Audience_
    05:00
  • 01-How to book your first 13 clients
    07:11
  • 01-How to book your first 13 clients
    01:48
  • 02-Create your pitch paragraph
    05:36
  • 02-Create your pitch paragraph
    02:51
  • 02-Day_8_Workbook_How_to_Book_Your_First_Clients_Even_Without_an_Audience_
    05:00
  • 03-Intro to Facebook Groups
    02:32
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Create your content pillars
    02:43
  • 02-Optimize your instagram
    03:36
  • 02-Optimize your instagram
    01:28
  • 03-Using Pinterest to Drive Traffic
    09:49
  • 03-Using Pinterest to Drive Traffic
    01:07
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Finalize and publish your website
    02:34
  • 02-Share your launch online Congrats
    01:34
  • 01-Bonus
    05:00
  • 01-Freebie
    02:03
  • 01-Showit_Setup_Guide_Access_1_
    05:00

Requirements

  • Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.
  • Willingness to learn the Showit platform and basic design tools as a beginner.
  • Ability to dedicate focused time over 2–4 weeks to complete lessons and assignments.
  • Comfort with using online tools for website building, file sharing, and communication.
  • Interest in offering website design services to coaches, photographers, or creative entrepreneurs.
  • No coding or prior web design experience required, but openness to learning new skills.
  • Basic English reading and listening skills to follow video lessons and templates.

Description

Launch Your Web Design Business in just 2 weeks is designed for motivated beginners who want to build a paid web design business using Showit with a clear, structured process. The learning journey begins with helping you understand what kind of business you want to create and who you want to serve. You start by choosing a niche and clarifying the types of clients you want to work with, such as coaches, photographers, or other creative entrepreneurs. Through guided exercises and prompts, you define your ideal client profile, the problems you want to solve with your design work, and the style of websites you enjoy creating. By the end of this opening phase, you have a direction for your business and a clear vision that informs every decision you make throughout the course.

Once you have your niche and audience in mind, you move into developing the foundations of your brand. You choose a business name, refine a simple brand story, and create a basic visual identity using accessible tools. The course walks you through picking colors, fonts, and imagery that align with your chosen niche, and shows you how to apply these consistently across your online presence. You learn how to create a simple logo or wordmark that looks professional without needing advanced design skills. At this stage, the goal is to have a cohesive brand foundation that you can translate into your website, social media, and client-facing materials.

After building your brand basics, you shift into setting up your own website using Showit. The course explains how Showit works, how to log in, and how to select and customize a template so you do not have to start from a blank canvas. Step-by-step video lessons demonstrate how to build a home page, about page, services page, and contact page using drag-and-drop tools. You learn how to connect your domain, structure navigation, and create a layout that guides visitors toward booking a discovery call or filling out an inquiry form. This part of the course emphasizes practical implementation, showing each step so you can follow along and build your site in parallel.

With your website taking shape, the next phase focuses on creating a starter portfolio, even if you have not yet worked with paying clients. You learn how to design mock projects tailored to your ideal audience and how to present them as case-style pieces on your site. The lessons guide you through choosing example businesses, crafting simple project briefs, and designing strategic pages that demonstrate your understanding of layout, hierarchy, and user experience. You also learn how to showcase before-and-after comparisons, explain your design decisions in simple language, and organize portfolio items so potential clients can quickly see the value of working with you.

Once your portfolio is in place, the course turns to structuring your services and pricing. You are guided through deciding which types of website packages to offer, how to define what is included, and how to set boundaries around revisions and timelines. The training explains how to price your services as a beginner using realistic ranges, and how to communicate your pricing in a way that emphasizes clarity and professionalism. You learn how to create a simple services page and downloadable overview that describes your offers, along with basic policies around payment schedules and project scope. By the end of this segment, you have a set of clear, bookable offers that align with your niche and skill level.

The next stage centers on marketing and client attraction. You learn how to use platforms such as Instagram and other simple outreach methods to let potential clients know you are open for business. The course walks through how to talk about your work online, how to share your designs and mock projects, and how to use hashtags and captions that your ideal clients are likely to search. You are encouraged to reach out to your existing network, share your new brand and website, and invite referrals in a professional and confident way. Practical scripts and examples show how to introduce yourself as a web designer, how to follow up with interested leads, and how to move conversations toward discovery calls.

With marketing techniques in place, the course then introduces basic client systems so you can handle inquiries and projects smoothly. You learn how to use simple tools to collect client information, schedule calls, and send proposals or agreements. The lessons walk through a standard project workflow, from initial inquiry and consultation through collecting content, designing the site, revising, and launching. You see how to set expectations around timelines, feedback, and responsibilities so projects stay on track. This phase focuses on building repeatable systems you can use for each new client, reducing stress and helping you feel organized.

In the later modules, you focus on refining your processes and preparing for ongoing growth. You review your website, portfolio, and offers to make sure everything communicates your niche and value clearly. You learn how to evaluate completed projects, gather basic project details, and update your portfolio with real client work over time. The course also shows how to adjust your pricing and packages as you improve your skills and gain more experience. You explore ways to streamline communication, improve your templates and checklists, and plan for future services such as ongoing support or additional design packages.

Throughout the program, the emphasis is on practical action steps and a realistic timeline. For those who can dedicate focused, uninterrupted time, there is a clear path to launching the business in roughly two weeks, with approximately 32 to 47 hours of work. For learners who need to proceed part-time, the structure also supports a four-week schedule. Each module includes specific deliverables, such as a completed brand guide, a live Showit website, a portfolio with mock projects, defined service packages, and a basic client workflow. By following the sequence from niche selection to marketing and client management, you finish with a functioning web design business that is ready to attract and serve paying clients.

By the end of Launch Your Web Design Business in just 2 weeks, you are able to present yourself confidently as a web designer, show your work with clarity, and guide clients through a professional, structured experience. You know how to use Showit to build and launch websites, how to position your services for your chosen audience, and how to approach marketing and client systems in a way that is simple to maintain. The course provides a complete pathway from beginner to business owner, focusing on applied skills and concrete outcomes at each stage so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.

Who this course is for:

Launch Your Web Design Business in just 2 weeks is ideal for motivated beginners who want to start a paid web design business with no coding experience, creative entrepreneurs looking to add web design services to their offerings, and aspiring designers who prefer a structured, step-by-step plan to choose a niche, build a Showit website, create a starter portfolio, and attract their first clients within a short, focused timeframe.

Instructor

Melissa Lunt
Web designer and founder of an online template and design business
Melissa Lunt

About Me

I am a web designer and business owner who has built my career around helping creative entrepreneurs show up online with clarity and confidence. My background combines years of hands-on design work with practical experience running my own online business, so I understand both the creative and strategic sides of building a digital brand. I have spent a significant amount of time working with coaches, photographers, and other creatives, which has given me a deep appreciation for the challenges they face when trying to present their work in a way that feels true to who they are.

I approach my work with a focus on simplicity, structure, and thoughtful design. I value clear systems and repeatable processes because they allow me to deliver consistent results while still leaving room for creativity. Over time, I have refined my own workflows for branding, website creation, and client communication, and these systems shape how I think about every new project I take on. I care about helping people translate their ideas into visuals and words that feel both professional and personal.

My journey has involved a lot of learning, experimentation, and refining. I started by exploring different design tools and platforms, gradually narrowing my focus to the ones that allowed me to work efficiently and create flexible, strategic sites. As I gained more experience, I became increasingly interested in how design supports business goals, from attracting the right clients to making it easier for people to share their work. I value honesty, clarity, and kindness in how I communicate, and I try to bring those qualities into every interaction and project. My work is driven by the belief that thoughtful design and well-structured systems can make a real difference in how people show up and succeed online.

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