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Freelance Clients

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

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How to Balance Client Needs vs. Your Portfolio

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Your Portfolio

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.

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

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.

The Perils of Being a Responsible Web Designer

The Perils of Being a Responsible Web Designer

The challenges of being a responsible web designer, focusing on ethics, accessibility, and user privacy.

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

Nothing’s more frustrating than not getting clients. You know your designs are good. You write really concise and sharp emails. Your people skills are impeccable. Yet no matter what you…

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance 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

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

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 Critique a Client’s Ideas

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

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

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

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

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

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