A client portal built for web designers
Every web design project has the same communication problems. Clients asking where things are. Files buried in old emails. Feedback scattered across three channels. ClientDesk fixes all of that with one portal link per client.
Free forever for 1 client. Pro from $12/mo.
Web designers don't have a work problem. They have a communication overhead problem. A portal cuts it down to one 30-second update per session.
The real cost
What client communication actually costs you
A typical web design project generates 40 to 80 emails. Status checks, file requests, revision questions, approval confirmations. Most of them are asking for information you already have somewhere.
The problem isn't that clients are demanding. It's that they have no other way to find out what's happening. They can't see the project. They can't find the files. So they email.
Give them a portal and most of that stops. Not because they care less about the project. Because they can check instead of ask.
Clients always know the phase
Discovery, Wireframes, Design, Development, Launch. Set the current phase and clients understand exactly where the project stands without a call.
Files in one permanent place
Wireframe PDFs, design exports, Figma links, final assets. All in the portal. No more 'can you resend the logo file?' emails.
Feedback stays attached to the project
In-portal messaging keeps client feedback next to the relevant project. Not in a separate email thread you have to hunt down weeks later.
No logins, no friction
Clients bookmark one link. Click to access. No account creation, no password resets. The less friction between a client and their portal, the more they use it instead of emailing you.
Project phases
How a web design project maps to ClientDesk
Every phase of a web project has client-facing milestones. This is how you reflect them in the portal so clients always know where things stand.
Update the portal when you move between phases. 30 seconds. The client sees the current phase and progress the next time they check — no email required.
What you get
Everything a web designer needs from a client portal
Branded Portal
Custom logo, colors, and a professional client-facing experience that matches your brand.
File Sharing
Upload deliverables up to 100 MB each. Clients download with one click, no signup.
Project Tracking
Show progress, phases, and status. Clients stay informed without chasing you.
In-Portal Messaging
Real-time messaging right inside the portal. No more scattered email threads.
Magic Link Access
Clients click a link and they're in. No passwords, no friction, no support tickets.
White-Label
Remove all ClientDesk branding. Your clients only see your name and logo.
Testimonials
From designers who switched
4 clients onboarded in one afternoon“I was emailing Dropbox links and hoping clients found the right file. Set up ClientDesk in 10 minutes, moved 4 active clients over that afternoon, and my first client said it looked 'really professional.' Haven't sent a file over email since.”
Cut status emails by 80%“My clients used to email me 3-4 times a week asking 'what's the status?' Now they check the portal themselves. I tracked it for a month and went from 12 status update emails per week down to 1 or 2. That's hours I get back every week.”
Switched from Dubsado in 15 minutes“I tried Dubsado and HoneyBook before this. Both wanted me to learn a whole CRM just to share project files. ClientDesk does the portal part and does it well. I was up and running in under 15 minutes with white-label branding.”
Zero login friction for clients“The magic link is genius. I have clients who can barely open a PDF, so asking them to create an account was never going to work. Now I send one link and they see everything: files, progress, messages. No login issues at all.”
FAQ
Questions from web designers
Do my clients need to create an account to access their portal?
No. Clients get a permanent portal link they bookmark. Clicking it takes them straight in with no password or account creation. This matters for web design specifically — if a client has to reset a password to see their staging link, they'll email you instead.
Can I share staging links and design files in the same portal?
Yes. Upload files directly (PDFs, PNGs, Figma exports, zip archives up to 100 MB) and add progress notes with links to staging environments. The client sees everything in one place: current phase, uploaded assets, and your latest notes.
How do I show clients which revision round we're on?
Use the progress percentage and phase labels together. Set the phase to 'Design — Round 2' and update the progress note with what changed. Clients understand immediately where they are in the process without you needing to write an explanation email.
Can I use ClientDesk for both design and development phases?
Yes. Create phases that match your actual process — Discovery, Wireframes, Visual Design, Development, QA, Launch. Move the client through them as you progress. The portal reflects the real state of the project at any point.
What if a client wants to give feedback on the design?
They can message you directly through the portal. Pro plan includes in-portal messaging, so feedback stays attached to the project rather than scattered across email threads. You see it when you're ready, not as an interruption.
Is ClientDesk worth it if I only have 2-3 clients at a time?
Free plan covers 1 client. Pro is $12/mo for up to 10. At 2-3 clients, you're saving several hours per month in status communication — hours you'd otherwise spend writing emails explaining where the project stands. The math works at even 1 client.