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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How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer
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…
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How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer
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…
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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.
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When to Point Web Design Clients Towards Third-Party Services
Freelance web designers are often asked to provide clients with a wide array of services. Design, custom development, mobile applications, SEO and social media management all come to mind. And,…
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The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation
While I feel very fortunate to have the means to take a modest family vacation most summers, I often have mixed feelings about going (a true first-world problem). If things…
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