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How WordPress Agencies Can Improve Site Building Efficiency

How WordPress Agencies Can Improve Site Building Efficiency

Freelance / WordPress

Improved efficiency allows you to level up your WordPress design agency. We’re all about improving the site-building process without cutting corners. We share how to make it a reality.

15+ Best Free Business & Corporate WordPress Themes for 2025

15+ Best Free Business & Corporate WordPress Themes for 2025

WordPress

Establish your company brand online with our handpicked collection of the best free business and corporate WordPress themes.

20+ Best Project Proposal Templates for InDesign in 2025

20+ Best Project Proposal Templates for InDesign in 2025

Print & Graphic Design

A collection of free and premium Adobe InDesign business proposal templates that will help get your project noticed and approved!

What Print & Promotional Materials do Web Designers Need?

What Print & Promotional Materials do Web Designers Need?

Print & Graphic Design

Back in the web’s infancy, some thought it held the potential to usher in a “paperless” world. Well, that hasn’t happened just yet. Printed materials are still all around us….

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

Freelance

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

How to Make Wise Investments in Your Design Business

How to Make Wise Investments in Your Design Business

Freelance / WordPress

We take a look at those web design business items that you might be tempted to purchase, whether they’re worth it or not.

What Does It Cost to Run a Freelance Web Design Business?

What Does It Cost to Run a Freelance Web Design Business?

Freelance

Breaking down the costs associated with running a freelance web design business, from tools to marketing.

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Freelance / Web Design

Knowing how to spot a bad business idea or tell when a particular business relationship looks rickety is an important skill every designer should learn.

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

Freelance

Crafting compelling portfolio content that showcases your skills and attracts the right clients.

What to Do When Someone Wants to Partner with Your Design Business

What to Do When Someone Wants to Partner with Your Design Business

Freelance

Considerations for partnering in a design business to enhance creativity, share responsibilities, and grow.

How to Work with Web Design Technophobes

How to Work with Web Design Technophobes

Freelance

Let’s go out on a limb here and declare that web designers are generally pretty comfortable with technology. We know our way around computers, smartphones and other assorted gadgetry. Our…

15+ Business & Corporate Websites for Web Design Inspiration & Ideas

15+ Business & Corporate Websites for Web Design Inspiration & Ideas

Inspiration / Web Design

A collection of beautifully designed and feature-rich business and corporate websites. All perfect for web design inspiration.

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

Freelance

Creating accurate and manageable cost estimates for web projects, ensuring transparency and client satisfaction.

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

Freelance

Navigating dysfunctional relationships in web design projects, with tips for communication and setting boundaries.

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

Design / Freelance

Learn how designers can create timeless designs that remain relevant and appealing over the years.

How to Get Past the Limitations of Your Design Skills

How to Get Past the Limitations of Your Design Skills

Design / Freelance

Have you ever looked through design books or online publications, keeping up to date on what’s happening in the industry, when you happen upon a bunch of work that’s leaps…

How to Change Your Web Design Business Strategy

How to Change Your Web Design Business Strategy

Freelance

How to evolve your web design business strategy to stay competitive and meet changing market demands.

Does A Designer’s Opinion Mean More Than The User’s?

Does A Designer’s Opinion Mean More Than The User’s?

Design / Freelance
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