“Your Website is Worse Than Mine” – The Story of the Best Compliment I’ve Ever Received
Every freelancer knows different types of clients. There are those who come with a ready, detailed vision, and those who have only a vague outline of an idea. And sometimes, you get a client who simply says: “I need a website. I trust you, just make it good.”
That last sentence is both a huge vote of confidence and a great creative challenge. This was the exact task I faced when creating a business card website for the construction company, Step-Bud. The client didn’t have a specific idea; he sent a link to one site that was “kinda okay.” The rest was up to me. It was a blank canvas and a chance to create something from the ground up.
The Mission: To Turn Trust into a Solid Foundation
In the construction industry, solidity, professionalism, and trust are key. I knew the website had to reflect exactly these qualities. My goal wasn’t just to create a business card, but to build a digital foundation for the client’s business—a place that inspires confidence from the very first glance and clearly presents the quality of his work.
I chose a proven and reliable technology—WordPress. It was the scaffolding upon which I could build a clean, modern, and easy-to-navigate structure.
The Design: Clarity, Substance, and a Showcase of Work
With a free hand, I focused on what matters most to a potential client of a construction company:
A clear offer: I presented the range of services clearly, without marketing jargon.
Proof in pictures: A gallery of completed projects became the central point of the site. In this industry, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Easy contact: A simple and visible contact form that encourages asking a question.
I wrapped it all in a minimalist, yet solid and masculine design that fits the character of the industry. You can see the effect here: https://stepbud-budownictwo.pl/.
The Result: A Compliment Worth More Than Anything Else
After finishing the work, the moment of presentation came. It’s always a moment of slight tension—will my vision meet the client’s expectations? Did I correctly interpret the needs he hadn’t voiced himself?
His reaction exceeded my wildest expectations. After viewing the site, he summed up the project with one short sentence, which for me is the greatest compliment I could have heard:
“My website is better than yours.”
That one sentence contained everything: full acceptance, satisfaction, and the feeling that the site was truly “his.” It was proof that I had managed to create something that perfectly suited his taste and needs. It was a huge success.
For me, this project is a story about how the greatest satisfaction comes not from the coding itself, but from the moment I see a client’s genuine joy and contentment. It’s proof that it’s worth listening (even to what isn’t said out loud) and taking creative responsibility.
Do you have a business and know you need a website, but have absolutely no idea what it should look like? Do you feel you need someone who will not only write the code but will also take the creative initiative and propose a solution that truly fits your brand?
I invite you for a free consultation. Tell me about your business, and I will turn it into an effective tool you can be proud of.
