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Welcome to our Freelance archives. In this category, our authors, freelancers like you, share their extensive knowledge and experiences.
Generalizing Your Skills Will Never Make You a Design Specialist
I’m going to talk about something controversial today. Everyone strap in and brace yourselves. Freelance designers like to encourage newbies entering the industry to learn as many skills as they…
Thoughts and Considerations for Freelancing on a Part-Time Basis
Freelancing is the kind of work pattern that gives you the flexibility and margin to do self-employed projects, and earn a good deal as well. However, no matter how much…
The Deadly Communication Sins Freelancers Commit
Alright, freelancers – it’s time to confess! How many of you are guilty of not communicating regularly enough with your clients? Maybe you’re running behind on your deadline, and you’re…
Creating Content That Sells
Content is the most essential aspect on web, as it is for offline magazines and newspapers. It doesn’t matter what kind of website you own, it should carry content. Content…
How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap
Freelancing is riddled with challenges. First, freelancers are left to figure out how to land new clients. They have to cold call potential leads, effectively display their portfolio, and expertly…
Creating the Perfect Project Pitch
Freelancing offers you maximum flexibility to choose the projects that best compliment your skills, passions and interests. Without a doubt, this is one of the most obvious advantages in becoming…
Carving out a Niche as a Designer Isn’t Just an Overused Cliché
Here’s a scenario for you. You’re out with your friends, and you’re getting hungry. The members of your group start suggesting places where you can go and grab some dinner….
Getting the Clients You Deserve
Nothing’s more frustrating than not getting clients. You know your designs are good. You write really concise and sharp emails. Your people skills are impeccable. Yet no matter what you…
Repeat Work and the Search For The Holy Grail
We as freelancers, spend a certain amount of our time worrying about where our next job will come from. We probably worry more about future clients than perhaps about our…
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