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Freelance Pricing

Learn about the various freelance design pricing models, including hourly, project-based, and value-based pricing. Determine your worth and set fair prices when pitching to clients.

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Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

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Freelance Design

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

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

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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.

The 5 Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The 5 Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

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Freelance Design

Ethics are often very personal, and what I find acceptable may not sit so well with you and vice-versa. But there are some general traits that most designers can agree on.

The 5 Questions to Ask Before Going Full-Time Freelance

The 5 Questions to Ask Before Going Full-Time Freelance

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Freelance Design

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

Getting out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

Getting out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

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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 Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

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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…

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: A Fair Fight?

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: A Fair Fight?

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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,…

How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer

How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer

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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

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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

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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

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Freelance Design