I'm going all in on Webflow for 2024
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- I've finally made the decision to pursue what I want to do, and not what I feel like I should do. So now I'm going all in on freelance using Webflow as my main tool.
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I totally agree with the enjoyment of solving the Webflow puzzle. I'm currently a Graphic Designer but planning to move into UIUX and Web design with Webflow. I started with Webflow, got frustrated, moved to Framer, but I don't know why, I just came back to Webflow again and it felt less frustrating. I'm currently taking the 21 day portfolio course and plan to go all in in 2024, build more projects and keep moving. I don't have a plan yet but I will try to sit down and ask myself what I actually want to do
Thanks for sharing
Yeah I'm working on the updated Flux Webflow course and it's a blast, super in-depth which I love. Yeah Framer is cool, but lacks the fun puzzle nature of Webflow. Good luck with your Webflow journey!
Man I gotta tell you your videos are such an inspiration and motivation. I finally got an offer the other day after months of job hunting and I can totally relate how we doubt our decisions when things don't go swimmingly. It's about the perseverance and I know you got it. Keep at it and good luck.
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that! Congrats on the job offer!
I completely resonate with your experience. I've also navigated between tools like Framer, Webflow, and Wix Studio. Even I have also enrolled for the Flux Academy master class. It's impressive you reached an internediate level! I've dabbled in Webflow, paused midway, explored Framer, built portfolios and projects there, and now feel drawn back to Webflow. I completely resonate with your journey! Connecting one-on-one could definitely boost both my confidence levels in tackling Webflow. If you have time let’s connect someday over a web meet.
It sounds like you have had a similar journey, good to have you on the Webflow train!
I think many of us are suffering from choosing which tech to use. It's incredibly confusing and the shadow of growth and knowledge that we've made wrong choices is painful and tiring. I'm approaching it like 'you have to walk through the forest of uncertainty and complexity to get to the road of simplicity, which leads back into the forest, and so it goes.' Good luck and all of the best amigo.
I love that forest statement, totally rings true! The important thing I think is not which path to take, but just the fact that you pick one at all and stick to it.
Thanks a bunch for inspiring me to try out Webflow! I was stuck figuring out what to do for months, but now it's clear - Webflow is where I want to focus. I've always liked coding, but I also want to be more creative and express myself, and Webflow seems perfect for that. Now, I'm giving myself a shot at what I really want in life while keeping coding as a hobby. It's a win-win for my talents. Your help means a lot. Much love! ❤❤
It's such an awesome feeling when you finally figure out where you want to focus, I'm happy for you! I'm glad you liked the video, and best of luck to you! :)
@@jansleyreal ❤❤
Wish you the best man. I appreciate your transparency. I too like the puzzle aspect of figuring out how to position more complex layouts (especially when positioning elements in within a grid). Going the more technical way is the way to go, building with Webflow (IMO) bridges the gap between UX/UI and Developer.
I agree, it bridges the gap really well. You need both design and dev chops. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much for your video !
Hey Jansley, I've ran into your video, and I must say I'm so glad, as I am in the same position as you. After searching for UX/UI jobs and having a not so good experience with that, I've started thinking of starting learning Webflow and put all my resources into learning it. Love your thinking process and looking forward to see you succeed. Thank you for this!
Glad this video resonated with you Roberto, I wish you the best on your Webflow journey!
Good luck with your journey. I’m in the same boat and trying to learn Webflow.
Thanks, wish the best for you too!
It's been interesting following along with you on your journey. I tried to get into web dev about 2 years ago while also teaching full-time and burned myself out. Having said that, the itch never goes away. Looking forward to seeing where you go from here.
Never too late to get back into if that itch gets strong enough! Thanks for stopping by :)
You're not alone in the "hunt for truth" as to what you want to be when you grow up. I'm 42, and I just came to the same conclusion as you have. Been multiple things in my life to include engineer, soldier, help desk rep, etc. I'm, like many millennials, looking for a remote career that gives me the freedom to work from where I want, and (say it with me) when I want. I'm developing my web dev skills while transitioning from electrical engineering to software engineering at my current employer. I will be starting my own business and will make an exit from working for someone else once it picks up.
Great video!
Oh wow, you've definitely worn a lot of different hats. I commend you for chasing after you want. I hope your business does really well!
Absolute true. There is a lot of fear of missing out when trying focus on „the one“ thing.
And chasing money is also a bad thing.
Fully understand what u said and think that so many people feel the same way.
Appreciate you saying that Christian, thanks for dropping by!
I identify 100% with you in this transition man! Same thing happened to me!
Glad to know I’m not alone!
wow... this is exactly where I'm at. Framer is tempting for many reasons but I just enjoy the process of slowly seeing a site come together and the problem solving that goes with it. Might not make sense to the Framer folks but seems like you get where I'm coming from. Still open to utilizing Framer more in the future, but at the very least I am committing to mastering Webflow first.
Exactly you get it! The problem solving nature of Webflow is what makes it fun
It sounds like you're asking yourself the right questions. I started pursuing UX design in 2021, after having only worked in restaurants, and it's been such an emotional rollercoaster learning so many new things and trying to find where my interests, opportunities, and design abilities meet. Every day, I feel like I go back and forth between applying for design jobs, considering freelance web design work, or going back to the stability and pleasure of making food in restaurants.
Web design has been the thing I enjoy most, but all of these AI breakthroughs make me nervous about the near future for no-code web designers, and designers in general. But I think the ones who know how to plan for a great user experience will have an advantage over visual designers.
I think it's easy to second-guess yourself when there are potential risks in every decision, but when we follow our happiness, how can that be wrong? (That's my long way of saying I really resonate with your journey and it's very inspiring to watch a real person talk through their career path. You're going to design great websites for people 😊)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Your journey sounds similar to mine, in terms of flip flopping between different segments of UI/UX. I'm not too concerned with AI, a lot of people don't even want to take the time to make an AI website, so they'll still likely hire someone.
What a nice response to his video! Restaurant workers unite! I spent years waiting tables in college while learning web design in school and taking on the occasional side project.
All the best!
Thank you so much!
Good luck, bud. I do this all the time, too. Back and forth etc.
Yeah it feels like a curse sometimes haha. Thank you!
I feel like you are speaking to me; I'm attempting to go toward graphic art and UX design. Everyone around me believes it's easy because they see all those videos on RUclips that claim it's simple, easy, and pays well after just three months. I have 20 years of expertise as a software engineer, so that gives me an advantage, but it's still not that easy. Regarding those RUclipsrs, a good number of those guys are definitely lying in order to promote courses because they don't have any other jobs-at least not in software development.
I'm glad you resonate with the video! And yes, there are always the sleazy youtubers just trying to sell a course. I like to think that's the minority of people though. Thanks for stopping by!
6:41 it seems that you enjoy building things. I like designing websites, but the building process in webflow is my favorite time.
yep exactly!
Just tried Framer again after watching your other video. It still sucks :D Webflow is still the king. Good for you, man.
Yep, love Webflow!
i am at the beginning of webflow course at flux academy. I did the webflow 101 in webflow university which I enjoyed. I want to build a website for my wife's payroll education. My overall goal is to build a website that is an asset that makes money automatically and to forget this j.o.b thing.
My focus is to build connections and to make the lives around me better. If I can do that I will feel like a successs.
Great to see your story.
That's an awesome goal, I'm rooting for you Scott! Thanks for stopping by!
Webflow is definitely the platformone of the future in my opinion. I've seen many site building platforms and I have to say that web flow is number one.
Totally agree!
The problem with me is that once I seem to have everything figured out like how you said that you now know your path... Is when I leave everything and go chasing something else.
Ooo yep shiny object syndrome at it's finest. I definitely fall victim to that too
Hi, love your video. Decided to learn webflow this year. Could you please give me some tips on how to get started with webflow. I am kinda overwhelmed 😅
Start with Webflow University. Take Webflow 101 followed by Freelancer's Journey. That will get you much more confident with webflow :)
@@jansleyreal Thank you so much 😊
Do you think that connecting a webflow page to a SiteGround custom domain could cause performance issues when loading the site?
I'm not familiar with siteground, so I don't have an answer to this, sorry!
Good video bro, but an advice of some years of market, you'll never be ready, its good to have a pathway to go through, but dont wait until you have all the certifications and the best portfolio. There are clients that u already can solve their problems, real business problems that goes further than all the screens u have passed through your process. Showing them developing process, grids and etc is good. But showing them how all your design skills aplied to their business can change their game is MUCH more interesting to real businesspeople. Make your work transcend the simple service provision. GL
This is very good point! I always like people to check my limiting beliefs, so thank you!
You and me both buddy :D
Right on, let's get after it!
Rule of thumb: "The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the more Resistance we will feel toward pursuing it".
Follow your dreams, my friend.
The War of Art, that's one of my favorite books!
Johny Sins is now a web developer? thats interesting
Ok this made me actually LOL. I'll take the compliment
Are you still full in with Webflow?
Yep I am!
@@jansleyreal Did you receive any negative feedback from clients in the past concerning the plateform? Did they find it easy to use for their needs from a content management perspective once you completed their website project?
f*** wish washy. thats life, bringing some order to chaos. lots to consider- being flexible is the secret. then go for it. i'm tired if all the dudes that pretend to always know what to do at the right time. be human- all good
I think that's what was screwing with me at times, was seeing a lot of people on YT that seemingly have everything figured out. Thanks for your thoughts!
Come to darkside and try Breakdance :)
I've never heard of breakdance haha
@@jansleyreal You should my friend! :)
watch your profanity
I won't edit my speech, but thanks for watching!