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Learn the best ways to find potential design clients, negotiate prices, market your services, and deliver high-quality work.

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What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

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Web Design

I’ve felt embarrassed when looking through my old projects. But time brings perspective. Eventually, you start to see things in a different light.

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Web designers work with diverse clients, spanning many industries. Some prefer niche expertise, but in today’s web landscape, focusing on client needs is more important.

Balancing Client Needs vs. Your Portfolio

Balancing Client Needs vs. Your Portfolio

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Sometimes we add bells & whistles to a web project for the wrong reasons. Sure, they can enhance our portfolios, but they may not have a positive impact elsewhere.

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We discuss the types of freedoms that come with freelance design, while also delving into the costs and limitations.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

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Freelance Design / 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 Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy

How to Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Being proactive with content is key to a successful project. Here are some ways you can help your clients with their website content strategy.

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

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Freelance Design / 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.

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Knowing how to spot a bad business idea or tell when a particular business relationship looks rickety is an important skill every designer should learn.

What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign

What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign

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Freelance Design / Web Design

What should your clients know about redesigning their website? We take a look at some of the most important concepts.

How to Stop Getting Burned by Your Design Clients

How to Stop Getting Burned by Your Design Clients

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Freelance Design / Web Design

It seems like every designer has a horror story or two (or seventeen) about getting ripped off by a client who refuses to pay. Once it happens, there’s not too…

Want to Succeed as a Freelancer? It’s about Time.

Want to Succeed as a Freelancer? It’s about Time.

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Freelance Design / Web Design

There’s something unique about being a freelance web designer. You can achieve success while also maintaining freedom. But much of it involves chasing new clients and working long hours. It’s…

Avoiding Design by Committee

Avoiding Design by Committee

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