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Learn about the challenges and rewards of a freelance design career and take control of your self-employed professional life.

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How to Improve Your Communication With Clients

How to Improve Your Communication With Clients

Improve your communication and get down to the nitty-gritty with clients, so that you won’t waste time assuming that they need to know things they don’t.

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

Creating an effective pricing structure for your freelance web design business can be challenging. Ideally, you’ll want to strike a balance between making a decent living and providing value. This…

How to Make Wise Investments in Your Design Business

How to Make Wise Investments in Your Design Business

We take a look at those web design business items that you might be tempted to purchase, whether they’re worth it or not.

How New Web Designers Can Level Up

How New Web Designers Can Level Up

If you’re looking to build a web career that is successful and sustainable, we’re here to help! Here are some tips to help get you up and running.

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.

The Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Full-Time Freelance

The Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Full-Time Freelance

Here are five questions to ask yourself before jumping into the full-time freelance designer or developer lifestyle.

How to Launch Your Website Without Chaos

How to Launch Your Website Without Chaos

Tips for ensuring a smooth project launch, avoiding common pitfalls that lead to chaos and client dissatisfaction.

How to Balance Stability & Growth in Your Design Business

How to Balance Stability & Growth in Your Design Business

Is it better to focus on stability or growth for your business? We explore the pros and cons of both approaches and offer tips on finding the right balance.

How to Grow Your Client Base in Web Design

How to Grow Your Client Base in Web Design

Many freelancers begin their careers without a formal marketing plan for their web design business. The truth is that sales and marketing is a crucial part of all businesses, and…

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Addressing the issue of workaholism among designers, offering insights into achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

We take a look at those common obstacles that can prevent your freelance career from moving forward, and share how you can get past them.

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

Dealing with a difficult client can be stressful, but with these practical tips and advice, you can survive and even thrive in the face of a nightmare client.

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Identifying and eliminating unproductive habits that web designers should stop to improve efficiency and focus.

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelancers

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelancers

In an effort to help freelance designers, we explore how you can more accurately estimate costs and fill clients in on the details.

The Future of Freelancing with WordPress

The Future of Freelancing with WordPress

Exploring the evolving landscape of WordPress freelancing and what the future holds for professionals in the field.

How to Deal With Sudden Client Designer Syndrome

How to Deal With Sudden Client Designer Syndrome