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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

All hype aside, what does 3.0 mean for freelance web designers? Is it worth caring about? We explore what it might entail for the rest of us.

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Freelance / Web Design

It’s worth asking whether full stack web development is a realistic option in modern times. Can one person really do it all effectively?

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
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