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How do I get my foot in the door as a web designer?
I need to know what steps are needed to become a web designer and how to get my foot in the door.

Asked by scootergurl1
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007  |  Found in Technology


More answers by Wendy Piersall
Answer by Wendy Piersall
The answer depends on what door you want to get into.

If you want to create your own opportunities, build some of your own websites and experiment with driving traffic and dabble in affiliate marketing. There's nothing like real-life experience to understand what will bring visitors and how design and navigation influences visitor behavior.

If you want to work with a design firm, you can get your foot in the door with internships or by networking with existing company employees. If you don't have any work experience, building some of your own sites as mentioned above will help to convince prospective employers that you have the skills necessary to succeed.
Wendy Piersall founded Inspired Business Growth. Her background as an entrepreneur includes online marketing & publishing, professional B2B services and a crafting business.


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