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Discover the best strategies for running a successful freelance design business, including building a network, developing an impressive portfolio, and understanding the market.

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How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

Freelance

Strategies for thriving as a web designer without a traditional business background, focusing on self-education and resourcefulness.

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Freelance

To run a successful freelance design business or agency, you will need some skills that don’t directly relate to code or aesthetics.

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Freelance / Web Design

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

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…

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.

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.

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Freelance

If you’re fortunate enough to find some success as a freelance web designer, you might just carve out a week or two of vacation time each year. It’s a well-deserved…

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Freelance

Learn how to balance freelance web design with a side hustle for extra income and skill growth. Tips for successful multitasking.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Freelance / Web Design

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 be a Good Design Mentor

How to be a Good Design Mentor

Freelance / Web Design
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