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Why ‘Grumpy Designer’ Is the Only Title I Want

Why ‘Grumpy Designer’ Is the Only Title I Want

Freelance

Let’s stop chasing a particular title or letting ourselves be defined by one. Instead, focus on tangible results.

The Grumpy Designer’s 2022 Preview

The Grumpy Designer’s 2022 Preview

Freelance / Web Design

These aren’t the play-it-safe web design predictions you’ll see elsewhere. They are the boldest of the boldest predictions for 2022.

How Web Designers Can Cope with Situations Out of Their Control

How Web Designers Can Cope with Situations Out of Their Control

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss a few difficult-to-control situations that typically impact web designers and share methods for dealing with them and letting go.

Behind the Scenes: Having a Singular Focus for Your Web Design Business

Behind the Scenes: Having a Singular Focus for Your Web Design Business

Freelance / Web Design

We take a look at the benefits and challenges of having a singular focus in web design. And hear from a web designer who’s taken the plunge.

How to Define a Vision for Your Web Design Business

How to Define a Vision for Your Web Design Business

Freelance / Web Design

To help develop your web design business vision, we share some methods you can use to better understand what you truly want and need.

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

Freelance / Web Design

How can we deal with all of the noise in the web design community without taking it personally? Here’s some advice for tuning out the darkest parts.

How to Create Content That Targets Your Existing Design Clients

How to Create Content That Targets Your Existing Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

We share some helpful tips for writing informative content that is sure to pique your client’s interest.

10 Sites for Finding Freelance Design Work

10 Sites for Finding Freelance Design Work

Freelance

A collection of the best services for finding freelance jobs for those that work in design, web development, or other creative fields.

How to Help Your Clients Choose the Right eCommerce Payment Gateway

How to Help Your Clients Choose the Right eCommerce Payment Gateway

Freelance / Web Design

One of the key decisions when building an eCommerce website is choosing the payment gateway. Pick the wrong one, and it could be disastrous.

The Grumpy Designer’s Cure for Massive Expectations

The Grumpy Designer’s Cure for Massive Expectations

Freelance / Web Design

It’s time for web designers to take back control over massive (and unrealistic) expectations. The following is my plan to help you do it.

Web Designers Can Get by Without Knowing Code. Here’s Why They Should Learn Anyway.

Web Designers Can Get by Without Knowing Code. Here’s Why They Should Learn Anyway.

Freelance / Web Design

Even for the simplest of websites, code is still worth knowing. Here are a few reasons why learning it will serve you well in the long run.

How to Provide Great Support to Your Web Design Clients

How to Provide Great Support to Your Web Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

What goes into providing great support? We share tips for keeping your websites running smoothly while keeping your clients happy.

A Web Designer’s Guide to Working on the Go

A Web Designer’s Guide to Working on the Go

Freelance / Web Design

A guide for web designers who need to work efficiently while traveling, including tools and tips for staying productive on the go.

Learn How to Determine Website Project Requirements Like a Pro

Learn How to Determine Website Project Requirements Like a Pro

Freelance / Web Design

Some strategies can help you get a clearer picture of what a website project requires. We share those strategies with you here.

The Items Every Web Designer Should Have in Their Office

The Items Every Web Designer Should Have in Their Office

Freelance

We recommend some of the things that every web designer should have in their office. They range from the basics to the frivolous.

How to Help Your Clients Overcome Fear of Commitment

How to Help Your Clients Overcome Fear of Commitment

Freelance / Web Design

Fear of commitment and web design go together like oil and water. So here are some ways to help even the most skittish of clients move forward.

Should Web Designers Worry About Competition?

Should Web Designers Worry About Competition?

Freelance / Web Design

Do web designers need to spend time researching their competition? Should they worry about what other firms are doing?

Helping Your Clients with Unexplained Website Phenomena

Helping Your Clients with Unexplained Website Phenomena

Freelance / Web Design
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