Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Freelance / Web Design

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic…

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

Freelance

Learn how your ego can boost your confidence and drive success, but also how it can lead to mistakes and missed opportunities.

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Freelance

So often, I write about the details and observations I’ve had while running a freelance web design business. It seems like so many web designers have taken this path that…

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

The challenge is knowing when passion should play a role in design – and when to let it go. Passion can both help and hurt your projects.

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

WordPress

The WordPress comment system is a feature that has survived the long haul. Although, should it still be as prominently featured within WordPress?

Understanding Your Worth as a Freelancer

Understanding Your Worth as a Freelancer

Freelance

Understanding and asserting the value of your work as a freelancer, crucial for setting rates and negotiating with clients.

A Beginner’s Guide to Using WooCommerce

A Beginner’s Guide to Using WooCommerce

WordPress

With the worldwide expansion of the internet contributing to a huge increase in online sales, it is no wonder more business owners are looking to take their websites to the…

Should You Use WordPress Auto Updates?

Should You Use WordPress Auto Updates?

WordPress

Keeping a WordPress installation updated with the latest core, theme and plugin versions can be tough. It’s something that frustrates both web designers and website owners. Depending on the particular…

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Freelance

We talk about some of the important decisions you’ll need to make as a freelancer and share some tips for making the right choices.

25 Essential Chrome Extensions for Web Designers & Developers

25 Essential Chrome Extensions for Web Designers & Developers

UI Design

Explore top Chrome extensions for web designers and developers to boost creativity, efficiency, and project management in your work.

10 Best Time Tracking & Invoicing Apps for Freelancers

10 Best Time Tracking & Invoicing Apps for Freelancers

Web Design

Check out these best time tracking and invoicing apps. You have a good chance of finding one that will make your working life much easier.

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

Freelance

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…

The Pros and Cons of Building Websites with Third-Party Products

The Pros and Cons of Building Websites with Third-Party Products

Web Design

Like most industries, web design has changed quite a bit over time. In its early days, people put websites together using a very DIY process. Code was often written by…

5 Simple UX Exercises That Will Change How Decision Makers Think

5 Simple UX Exercises That Will Change How Decision Makers Think

UX Design

Say you’re a digital business owner or marketing executive and you want to know more about the UX field. You’ve already done your fair share of reading up on UX…

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss the types of freedoms that come with freelance design, while also delving into the costs and limitations.

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

Freelance

Highlighting the creative benefits of taking a vacation and demonstrating how breaks can boost innovation and productivity.

Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

UX Design / Web Design

Visual impairment is also more common than you might think. Common enough that they have to be considered when undertaking a web design.

Web-Based Apps for Designing Creative Resumes

Web-Based Apps for Designing Creative Resumes

Freelance
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