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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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The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

Sometimes web designers need to shift gears faster than a Ferrari. How do we cope with it? And what can we do to lessen the need?

How Small Projects Can Benefit Your Web Design Business

How Small Projects Can Benefit Your Web Design Business

By and large, web designers are very passionate about their job. That stands out in contrast to most other industries. But when it comes to the bottom line, web design…

How to Find Your Comfort Zone with Design Clients

How to Find Your Comfort Zone with Design Clients

I’ve learned some valuable lessons about gaining confidence with clients. Read this for some tips you can use in your day-to-day interactions.

Those Things That Can Come Back to Haunt Web Designers

Those Things That Can Come Back to Haunt Web Designers

So many problems can be prevented by avoiding lazy practices. By weighing the potential consequences of a web project could save us from many issues.

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

Prolonged silence from clients can be frustrating. There are only so many hours in a day, after all. Yet there is also frustration in their inability to consistently communicate with you.

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

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

How to Make the Most of Slow Times at Your Web Design Business

How to Make the Most of Slow Times at Your Web Design Business

From improving your marketing to diversifying your services, we’ll show you how to navigate those slow times in your web design business.

Your Web Design Business Has Grown: How Do You Manage Legacy Clients?

Your Web Design Business Has Grown: How Do You Manage Legacy Clients?

One thing you may not expect with web design business growth is the continued pull of legacy clients. So, how can you keep old clients happy while forging ahead?

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks

Small web design tasks can become inefficient, especially at scale. Developing new processes for these tasks can help.

How to Improve Client Email Communication for Web Designers

How to Improve Client Email Communication for Web Designers

From setting expectations to managing feedback, we’ll show you how to keep your clients informed and engaged throughout the design process.

What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves

What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves

Undoubtedly clients come and go. Some, you’ll know it’s coming. Others may be a surprise. Regardless, you need to know how to deal with the situation.

Sifting Through Design Information Overload

Sifting Through Design Information Overload