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How to Calm Down a Panicky Design Client

How to Calm Down a Panicky Design Client

We discuss panicky clients and cover methods that will not only de-escalate their panic but also bring them around to your point of view.

How to Manage the Emotional Highs & Lows of Design Work

How to Manage the Emotional Highs & Lows of Design Work

There are a ton of resources out there to help us learn web design. Whether you want to code like a master or create stunning graphics, the opportunity to sharpen…

How to Accept Your Limitations as a Web Designer

How to Accept Your Limitations as a Web Designer

As web designers, every one of us has limitations. So, how do we learn to accept it? How can we still thrive as designers and developers?

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

Is our work focused on our clients or ourselves? How can you tell the difference? We try to identify who those fancy design features is benefitting.

Design Ideas is All About Presentation

Design Ideas is All About Presentation

A good design presentation will encourage clients and colleagues to take your ideas more seriously and assign more value to them.

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

If your design business is a mess – or are concerned it could become one – don’t worry, as we share tips that will help you simplify things.

How to Promote Your Freelance Services the Right Way

How to Promote Your Freelance Services the Right Way

Freelance designers, when marketing, can often drive the wrong kind of traffic to their websites, and can even drive the right kind away.

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

Learn how to keep clients, maintain strong relationships with them, and ensure their loyalty with these simple guidelines for freelance designers.

How to Prioritize Your Web Design Work

How to Prioritize Your Web Design Work

Learning how to prioritize your web design projects takes time and practice. We take a look at a few key factors that can help.

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

Exploring the benefits and challenges of undertaking web design projects that have the potential to change your career.

How to Handle Ethical Disagreements With Your Design Clients

How to Handle Ethical Disagreements With Your Design Clients

We share a reliable process freelance designers can use to stop all those unethical requests from clients from getting out of control.

How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business

How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business

Discover ways to generate a steady income through recurring revenue models in your web design business.

How to Get Those Creative Juices Flowing Again

How to Get Those Creative Juices Flowing Again

We explore some effective ways to get those creative juices flowing so that you can get back in the flow and continue to wow your clients.

How to Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy

How to Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy

Being proactive with content is key to a successful project. Here are some ways you can help your clients with their website content strategy.

How to Stay Relevant as a Web Designer in the Age of AI

How to Stay Relevant as a Web Designer in the Age of AI

We discuss the unique value web designers offer in an AI-driven age, emphasizing our irreplaceable creative skills and strategic insights.

How to Improve Your Communication With Clients

How to Improve Your Communication With Clients

Improve your communication and get down to the nitty-gritty with clients, so that you won’t waste time assuming that they need to know things they don’t.

Why Do Web Design Projects Come to a Standstill?

Why Do Web Design Projects Come to a Standstill?

We talk about the most common reasons why web design projects come to a halt, and get tips to avoid delays and maintain momentum.

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices