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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 Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

Learn how to convince your clients that a custom website is worth the investment. Read tips and strategies to help you make a compelling case.

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

We share some tips for writing outstanding website documentation. The kind of tips your clients will thank you for!

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for building effective and impactful websites for charities and non-profit organizations.

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

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.

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

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.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

A client referral for your web design business has the potential to increase revenue and gain valuable experience. But there are no guarantees.

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

Learn practical ways to assist web design clients remotely, covering communication tools and methods to maintain strong client relationships without in-person meetings.

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

Learn effective strategies to boost your revenue from existing web design clients, including upselling, cross-selling, and offering additional services.

Building Websites with the Future in Mind

Building Websites with the Future in Mind

Web design is loaded with existential questions. One of the biggest being: Can I build a website today that will still be relevant in the future?

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

Security’s impact on website maintenance demands its inclusion in our pricing. We examine the challenges and the resulting surge in costs.

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard