Let’s be real—web design isn’t just about pixels, code, and caffeine (though we’ve got plenty of all three here at Stone Age Web). It’s also about people. Specifically, the wild, wonderful, and occasionally wacky clients who make our days… interesting. After years of crafting websites for small and medium businesses across Alabama, we’ve identified the five client archetypes we all secretly know. Buckle up, share this with your friends, and let’s see if you recognize anyone—maybe even yourself!
1. The "I Could Do This Myself" DIY Daredevil
You know the type. They’ve watched one YouTube tutorial, downloaded a free website builder, and now they’re this close to firing us because “How hard can it be?” Spoiler: They come crawling back when their site looks like a 90s Geocities fever dream crashed into a clip-art explosion.Survival Tactic: We smile, nod, and gently remind them that DIY is great for birdhouses, not business websites. Then we swoop in like the web design superheroes we are.
2. The "Can You Make It Pop?" Visionary
This client doesn’t know what they want, but they’ll know it when they see it. Their feedback? “Make it pop!” “More pizzazz!” “Jazz it up!” We’re pretty sure they think we’ve got a secret button labeled “Wow Factor” on our keyboards.Survival Tactic: We throw in some bold colors, a slick animation, and a dash of Alabama charm. If that doesn’t “pop,” we just add more coffee to our day and try again.
3. The "My Cousin’s Kid Can Do It Cheaper" Bargain Hunter
Every small business owner has a cousin’s kid who “knows computers.” This client proudly tells us they could get a site for $50 and a pizza, but they’re giving us a shot anyway. Thanks, we’re honored.Survival Tactic: We show them the difference between a site that works and one that crashes when Aunt Linda tries to order something on her flip phone. Quality wins—every time.
4. The "I Need It Yesterday" Time Traveler
These clients call us on a Tuesday afternoon, needing a full e-commerce site with bells, whistles, and a live chatbot… by Wednesday morning. Apparently, they’ve been sitting on this idea since 2019 but forgot to mention it until now.Survival Tactic: We channel our inner Flash, prioritize like champs, and deliver something so good they’ll swear we invented time travel. (Spoiler: We didn’t. Yet.)
5. The "Flip-Flopper"
They love the first draft. Adore the second. By the third, they’re asking if we can scrap it all and start over—maybe with a new logo, a different vibe, and oh, can we make it a blog instead of a store? Sure, why not! Survival Tactic: Deep breaths, a strong Wi-Fi signal, and a reminder that we’re Stone Age Web—we’ve got the patience of saints and the skills of wizards.
Why We Love ‘Em Anyway
Here’s the thing: every one of these clients keeps us on our toes. They’re the heartbeat of small and medium businesses in Alabama, and we’re proud to turn their wild ideas into websites that work hard and look good doing it. So whether you’re a DIY Daredevil or a Time Traveler, come chat with us at Stone Age Web. We’ll laugh, we’ll design, and we’ll make your online presence so awesome your competitors will need a nap.
Got a client story of your own? Drop it in the comments below—we’re dying to hear it! And if you’re ready to ditch the drama and get a site that slays, hit us up at www.stoneageweb.com. Let’s make the internet a little more fun, one pixel at a time.
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