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Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Freelance

There has been a lot of change in client attitudes and expectations over the years. We take a closer look at some of the common themes.

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

As a creative professional, you need to know what you are capable of by creating new opportunities, and not be afraid of eliminating what’s not working.

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

Freelance / Web Design

We show you how, with a little patience, you can teach clients how to manage their eCommerce websites, and guide them toward success.

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Freelance / Web Design

We talk about simplifying your designs using the Pareto Principle to ensure that you make the best possible decisions for your clients.

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Freelance

As tough as it sounds, having long-term goals is important and you need them to keep growing and evolving along with the web. The following are some ways to help you home in on the future of your design business.

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

Freelance

Building a website is a collaborative process. It works best when both clients and designers can openly exchange ideas.

How to Find Out What a Web Design Client Really Needs

How to Find Out What a Web Design Client Really Needs

Freelance

Do you have a client that doesn’t know the process of developing a website? There are some things you can do to help them.

How to Prepare Your Freelance Design Business for an Unexpected Absence

How to Prepare Your Freelance Design Business for an Unexpected Absence

Freelance

Today, we’re going to discuss a rather difficult subject. But it’s one that every web designer should think about: If something happens to you, what happens to your business? This…

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

Freelance / Web Design

Clients have big ideas for their websites, but we may not share the same enthusiasm. We discuss how to handle clients with those outsized expectations.

What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?

What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?

Freelance

Identifying the biggest threats to freelance web designers and strategies for mitigating these risks to sustain a successful career.

How Freelancers Can Protect Themselves from Unfair Treatment

How Freelancers Can Protect Themselves from Unfair Treatment

Freelance

There are several ways that clients can mistreat you. We explore four of the more common transgressions, along with ways to combat them.

How to Gain the Trust of Your Web Design Clients

How to Gain the Trust of Your Web Design Clients

Freelance
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