Both Photoshop and Illustrator

Photoshop

Photopea

yes , you can look at canva and figma

Figma

If you want just geometrical shapes use online draw.io

yes you do need them alot

You could use one of the standard free themes, or buy one. No need for a web designer.

the problem is that we always overfocus on making designers; that doesn't help but the clients overfocus on details so details and simplicity maters... alot  more

The customer is not impressed with your work, Its value for money.. so do a nice job that impresses the customer

You see faith, being a designer and a developer is very good because we get to understand and give a lot of technical ideas because we know, and that... is very good. But when it comes to our children, it's very good for us to do what they want. that creates a lot of trust among the two parties. But there is a time also that our citizens make wrong decisions on designs, so that is where we come in for advice, but also remember that the advice we give them should not also be so different from their interests.  more

Our perceptions differ,what you see as outdated the customer sees as something good,the consumer is always right

It depends, but at times it can be a practical interview. basing on what you know

home page. About you, your education background, then the projects you have worked on and the ones you are still working on, give some testimonials... from some of your clients. i think this will help you more