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Learn how to communicate with design clients, set clear expectations, negotiate fees and deadlines, and handle feedback.

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How to Identify Your Ideal Web Design Projects

How to Identify Your Ideal Web Design Projects

We explore what the ideal web design project looks like and share some tips for positioning your freelance business to find them.

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients? Here are some things to consider, along with how to determine your business goals.

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

Subjective as it may be, what constitutes a successful web design project? And how do you effectively explain it?

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

Master the art of patience in the design industry with strategies for handling the ‘hurry up and wait’ client dynamic.

Designers, Are You Selling Clients What They Want?

Designers, Are You Selling Clients What They Want?

Imagine this: You’re in the process of building a new website, so you need to write copy for the new homepage. It needs to be compelling, and it also needs…

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Strategies for staying in tune with user desires and expectations to deliver relevant and satisfying experiences.

How Value-Based Pricing Will Make Clients Beg You to Work for Them

How Value-Based Pricing Will Make Clients Beg You to Work for Them

Exploring value-based pricing for freelance design work, a strategy to earn what you’re truly worth by focusing on client benefits.

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Learn how to keep website update barriers low for clients while improving client relationships and website maintenance processes.

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Web designers work with diverse clients, spanning many industries. Some prefer niche expertise, but in today’s web landscape, focusing on client needs is more important.

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

Strategies for encouraging clients to maintain and invest in their website’s long-term success and relevance.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Losing a client can feel like a blow to your business, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-reflection.

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas