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Freelance Design

Our authors, freelance designers like you, share their extensive knowledge and experiences. You’ll learn how to get consistent work, manage your time, business and clients, and, most importantly, how to get paid better, and on time.

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

We call ourselves web designers and developers. However, the job often goes beyond those narrow margins. Freelancers and small agencies deal with a range of non-design and coding issues. We…

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic…

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

Learn practical ways to assist web design clients remotely, covering communication tools and methods to maintain strong client relationships without in-person meetings.

How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Clients in Simple Terms

How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Clients in Simple Terms

Insights on effectively communicating WordPress maintenance needs to clients and building trust.

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Addressing the issue of workaholism among designers, offering insights into achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

With the disruption of the pandemic, many web designers have had to put their learning goals on hold. The question is, how do we manage these disruptions and avoid falling behind?

Is It Worthwhile Having a Personal Portfolio?

Is It Worthwhile Having a Personal Portfolio?

As information is spread so quickly through social media, are potential clients really going to take the time to visit your personal website?

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Reasons to reconsider and update your web design workflow for efficiency, creativity, and client satisfaction.

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas