The Battle of Freelance Stability vs. Growth
Finding consistent work can be a challenge for freelancers and small agencies. There’s often a feast-or-famine cycle. Either we’re overloaded with projects or are sitting idly, waiting for something to…
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Don’t Shortchange Yourself When Inheriting a Website
Inheriting a website can be overwhelming, but don’t shortchange yourself by not taking full ownership. Learn how to assess, plan, and execute to make it your own.
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How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come
Learn how to keep clients, maintain strong relationships with them, and ensure their loyalty with these simple guidelines for freelance designers.
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Balancing 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.
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How to Handle Scope Creep in Web Design
Have you ever committed your time and energy to a project only to discover your responsibilities growing far beyond the initial requirements? “This isn’t what I signed up for,” you…
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How to Navigate Design Politics
Design politics can seem insurmountable. But a savvy web designer may be able to save the day. We look at some ideas to help you get things back on track.
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What to Do When a Client Tries Your Patience
We take a look at some scenarios where patience between a designer and client is called for, and when it’s time to say “enough.”
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The Grumpy Designer: Annoying Web Design Marketing Tactics
Since the dawn of commerce, marketing has been a part of our world. Whether it was getting three figs for the price of two at the bazaar or saving a…
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What Does It Cost to Run a Freelance Web Design Business?
Every entity has its own “cost of doing business”. Often times, the particular industry you’re in helps determine at least some of what you’ll have to spend to both get…
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How Do You Define a Successful Web Project?
Subjective as it may be, what constitutes a successful web design project? And how do you effectively explain it?
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