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What is it really like to be a web page designer in 2026?

In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, Dan sits down with Liz Theresa to talk about the reality of working as a web page designer and running a web design business. Liz shares her journey from studying English and theater to building a successful career in web design without a traditional technical background.

This conversation goes far beyond colors and layouts. Liz explains what web page designers actually do day to day, including accessibility considerations, responsive design, copywriting, client strategy, and conversion focused thinking. She also discusses why understanding HTML and CSS still matters, even with modern website builders and WordPress tools.

You will hear honest insights about working with clients, setting boundaries, handling emergencies, and why the web design industry is not as saturated as it may seem. Liz also offers practical advice for anyone interested in becoming a web page designer, whether you are changing careers, just getting started, or learning on your own.

This episode is a must watch if you want to learn

What a web page designer really does

How to get started in web design without a tech degree

Why accessibility and responsive design matter

How to build better websites that people trust

What it is like running a web design business

The hidden perks and real challenges of the job

Liz also shares a powerful takeaway about showing up authentically in your work and being the star you know you are. Whether you are curious about web design as a career or want a deeper understanding of how websites shape businesses, this episode delivers real world perspective and practical guidance.

Watch now and learn what it is really like to be a web page designer.

Time We Discuss is a podcast focused on career discovery and exploration. Each episode features honest conversations with professionals about what their jobs are actually like so you can make more informed career decisions.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Typical day for a web page designer
2:04 - Getting started as a web designer entrepreneur
5:48 - Design, accessibility, readability, and copywriting
7:49 - How important is knowing HTML, CSS, and responsive design?
9:55 - Bread and butter
11:09 - Mitigating difficult clients.
13:06 - How saturated is the market?
14:20 - How to actually get started designing for the web?
16:57 - Expanding your business
20:38 - Barriers for aspiring web designers and developers
22:06 - Downside of third-party integrations
24:31 - Hidden perks
25:51 - Web emergencies and after-hours support
28:03 - Include this in your contracts
28:42 - Talent has the floor
31:11 - Outro

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Liz Theresa

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