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The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

Freelance

Ethics are often very personal, and what I find acceptable may not sit so well with you and vice-versa. But there are some general traits that most designers can agree on.

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

There are important things you should do when ending a freelance project, and today we go over what they are and why you should do them.

Reasons to Say “No” to a Web Design Project

Reasons to Say “No” to a Web Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

There’s no shame in saying “no” to a project. That can be a difficult lesson to learn – but very much worth the effort.

How to Manage Your Freelance To-Do List While Keeping Some Shred of Sanity

How to Manage Your Freelance To-Do List While Keeping Some Shred of Sanity

Freelance

A day in the life of a freelance web designer can be a real whirlwind. Without ever leaving your desk, you might be working on dozens of sites, communicating with…

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

Freelance / Web Design

Focussing too much on the design of a project can be done to death – or at least to the detriment of a project. We outline a few situations where the process can get in the way.

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Freelance

There has been a lot of change in client attitudes and expectations over the years. We take a closer look at some of the common themes.

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

Freelance

Navigating dysfunctional relationships in web design projects, with tips for communication and setting boundaries.

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

Freelance

The web is full of advice for freelance web designers. Certainly, I’ve offered up my share. But, while it’s often well-meaning, there is an unintended consequence. It can lead us…

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

As a creative professional, you need to know what you are capable of by creating new opportunities, and not be afraid of eliminating what’s not working.

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

Freelance / Web Design

We show you how, with a little patience, you can teach clients how to manage their eCommerce websites, and guide them toward success.

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Freelance / Web Design

We talk about simplifying your designs using the Pareto Principle to ensure that you make the best possible decisions for your clients.

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Freelance

As tough as it sounds, having long-term goals is important and you need them to keep growing and evolving along with the web. The following are some ways to help you home in on the future of your design business.

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

Design / Freelance

Simplifying features and information is one of the most important steps toward creating the best user experience possible.

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

Freelance

Building a website is a collaborative process. It works best when both clients and designers can openly exchange ideas.

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Design / Freelance

We explore the history of the humble shopping cart, taking lessons from its design and marketing that you can apply to your design process today.

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

Freelance

As there are so many things you already have to deal with as a freelancer, you really want to avoid stumbling into the freelance pricing trap.

Tips for Collaborating with Other Web Designers

Tips for Collaborating with Other Web Designers

Freelance / Web Design

Effective tips for web designers on successful collaboration, improving project outcomes, and team dynamics.

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

Freelance / Web Design
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