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Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

By Freelance Design & Web Design

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

Getting out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

Getting out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

By Freelance Design

As there are so many things you already have to deal with as a freelancer, you really want to avoid stumbling into the freelance pricing trap.

The 20 Best Photoshop Actions for Creating Retro & Vintage Effects

The 20 Best Photoshop Actions for Creating Retro & Vintage Effects

By Photography, Photoshop

Check out our collection of the best Photoshop actions for creating memorable vintage and retro effects, and find the perfect fit.

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

By Freelance Design

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…

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

By Freelance Design

Discounting your services is not really a good move. But, there are some scenarios where it does make sense to offer a lower price for your web services.

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: A Fair Fight?

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: A Fair Fight?

By Freelance Design

In your freelance career, you’ll inevitably run into a situation where you’re bidding against several competitors for a project. That competition may not only include others in the freelance space,…

The 5 Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The 5 Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

By Freelance Design

Many-a-person in this world has utilized unsavory tactics for making some fast cash. While it might bring some temporary success, those practices usually catch up to you at some point….

How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer

How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer

By Freelance Design

A lot of developers I speak to are interested in earning a side income. The extra cash could be a necessity, a comfort or to go on vacation. Regardless of…

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

By Freelance Design

Recently, I had a discussion with a designer in the early stages of their career. They wondered if it was both possible and realistic to earn a comfortable wage ($70k…

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

By Freelance Design

If you’ve ever been to a good sushi restaurant, your initial thought when you looked at the menu was probably, “That’s a bit pricey.” It’s true — well-prepared, aesthetically-presented sushi…

7 Things to Think About Before Setting Your Freelance Rates

7 Things to Think About Before Setting Your Freelance Rates

By Freelance Design