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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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The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

Bad freelance habits have the potential to wreak havoc. Let’s have a look at what can go wrong and how to fix it.

Beyond Money: The Hidden Benefits of Web Design Projects

Beyond Money: The Hidden Benefits of Web Design Projects

Not all website design gigs are created equally. The truth is that they will all vary in terms of compensation, scope and the overall experience you have. But just about…

How to Pave Your Own Path as a Freelancer

How to Pave Your Own Path as a Freelancer

Individuality is at the very core of freelancing. It’s the need to do things your own way. We take a how you can pave your own path.

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

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

How to Identify Your Ideal Web Design Projects

How to Identify Your Ideal Web Design Projects

We explore what the ideal web design project looks like and share some tips for positioning your freelance business to find them.

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients? Here are some things to consider, along with how to determine your business goals.

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

I’ll fill you in on what writing has meant to me as a web designer. Along the way, I’ll share some tips for making the most out of the experience.

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

Subjective as it may be, what constitutes a successful web design project? And how do you effectively explain it?

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

Master the art of patience in the design industry with strategies for handling the ‘hurry up and wait’ client dynamic.

Designers, Are You Selling Clients What They Want?

Designers, Are You Selling Clients What They Want?

Imagine this: You’re in the process of building a new website, so you need to write copy for the new homepage. It needs to be compelling, and it also needs…

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Strategies for staying in tune with user desires and expectations to deliver relevant and satisfying experiences.

Has Web Design Become Too Complex for Freelancers?

Has Web Design Become Too Complex for Freelancers?

Building websites is no longer straightforward. We analyze the increased complexity of web design for freelancers and its impact on their work.

How Value-Based Pricing Will Make Clients Beg You to Work for Them

How Value-Based Pricing Will Make Clients Beg You to Work for Them

Exploring value-based pricing for freelance design work, a strategy to earn what you’re truly worth by focusing on client benefits.

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Learn how to keep website update barriers low for clients while improving client relationships and website maintenance processes.

10 Key Things Web Design Clients Should Know & Understand

10 Key Things Web Design Clients Should Know & Understand

Web design is always changing, and the future is about as clear as an oil slick. New trends emerge every day, it seems, and Google algorithms are always forcing everyone…

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

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

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.

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

Strategies for encouraging clients to maintain and invest in their website’s long-term success and relevance.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business