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Our authors, freelance designers like you, share their extensive knowledge and experiences. You’ll learn how to get consistent work, manage your time, business and clients, and, most importantly, how to get paid better, and on time.

The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

Freelance Design

Sometimes web designers need to shift gears faster than a Ferrari. How do we cope with it? And what can we do to lessen the need?

How Freelance Designers Can Thrive in a Tough Economy

How Freelance Designers Can Thrive in a Tough Economy

Freelance Design / Web Design

Whether the economy has your business sputtering or not, it’s important to think about ways you can kickstart growth in your own little corner of the web. And we’re here to help.

Why It Takes Commitment to Work with Clients

Why It Takes Commitment to Work with Clients

Freelance Design / Web Design

It’s crucial that we as web designers not only focus on a project’s outcome, but on our relationships with clients as well.

Why Freelance Web Designers May Need that Client from Hell

Why Freelance Web Designers May Need that Client from Hell

Freelance Design

Discussing the controversial topic of whether freelance designers need difficult clients, and what can be learned from challenging projects.

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

Freelance Design / Web Design

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.

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

Design / Freelance Design

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…

Freelance Design: The Risks and Fears of Going it Alone

Freelance Design: The Risks and Fears of Going it Alone

Freelance Design

Evaluating the risks of freelancing solo, from financial instability to isolation, and how to mitigate them.

How to Prepare Your Freelance Design Business for an Unexpected Absence

How to Prepare Your Freelance Design Business for an Unexpected Absence

Design / Freelance Design

Today, we’re going to discuss a rather difficult subject. But it’s one that every web designer should think about: If something happens to you, what happens to your business? This…

What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?

What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?

Freelance Design

Identifying the biggest threats to freelance web designers and strategies for mitigating these risks to sustain a successful career.

How Freelancers Can Protect Themselves from Unfair Treatment

How Freelancers Can Protect Themselves from Unfair Treatment

Freelance Design

There are several ways that clients can mistreat you. We explore four of the more common transgressions, along with ways to combat them.

The Case for Showing Freelance Design Clients Your Authentic Self

The Case for Showing Freelance Design Clients Your Authentic Self

Freelance Design

There can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us we really are. We make the argument for dropping the façade and being yourself.

Thoughts & Considerations for Freelancing on a Part-Time Basis

Thoughts & Considerations for Freelancing on a Part-Time Basis

Freelance Design
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