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Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Freelance / Web Design

A dive into the web-related issues that keep the Grumpy Designer up at night. Make a cup of coffee and join us on this nerve-wracking journey.

Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

Freelance

I share some valuable lessons I’ve learned from my 25 years as a freelance web designers. Things that I hope will help you on your own journey.

Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?

Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?

Freelance

AI could impact all creative professionals in one way or another. Web designers, developers, and graphic artists are among them.

How Online Privacy Is Impacting Web Designers

How Online Privacy Is Impacting Web Designers

Freelance / Web Design

Explore the impact of online privacy on web design, emphasizing the importance for designers to adapt to new standards.

The Grumpy Designer Meets the Outside World (Again)

The Grumpy Designer Meets the Outside World (Again)

Freelance / WordPress

Join the Grumpy Designer as they venture outside, offering a humorous take on the world beyond the screen.

Want to Succeed as a Freelancer? It’s about Time

Want to Succeed as a Freelancer? It’s about Time

Freelance / Web Design

Discover key practices to thrive as a freelancer, balancing time and resources for a successful career.

AI Presents Many Challenges for Web Designers

AI Presents Many Challenges for Web Designers

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss the key challenges in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their design process and its impact on design trends and UX.

The Bright Side of an Increasingly Homogeneous Web

The Bright Side of an Increasingly Homogeneous Web

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss the positive effects of a more consolidated web and examine what this means for the web design community as a whole.

A Web Designer’s Education Never Stops

A Web Designer’s Education Never Stops

Freelance

One of the unique parts of being a web designer is that the job never stops evolving. From static HTML all the way to Content Management Systems – the way…

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Freelance / Web Design / WordPress

We share a few valuable lessons we’ve learned from the WordPress community. Some may sound basic, but they’ve impacted both our careers and life.

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

Freelance / Web Design / WordPress

Security’s impact on website maintenance demands its inclusion in our pricing. We examine the challenges and the resulting surge in costs.

How to Deal with Uncertain Times as a Web Designer

How to Deal with Uncertain Times as a Web Designer

Freelance

If recent global events have taught us anything, it’s that life as we know it can change in an instant. The things that once seemed certain and knowable become anything…

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

Freelance / WordPress

In my thoroughly unscientific observation, web designers appear to be frustrated with the state of things. We take a look at why that is.

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

Freelance / Web Design

We share some tips for auditing your own websites and those you manage for clients and what you can learn along the way.

Am I Developer Enough?

Am I Developer Enough?

Freelance

Addressing self-doubt in the tech industry, exploring what it means to be “developer enough” and how to embrace your skills.

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

Freelance / Web Design

Let’s talk about the pressures we face as freelance web designers, and maybe we’ll find some healthy ways to cope with them.

How Web Designers Working Remotely Can Thrive

How Web Designers Working Remotely Can Thrive

Freelance

If you need a little pick-me-up, we’re here to help! Today we offer some tips and techniques to help you thrive as a remote web designer.

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Freelance / Web Design
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