How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelancers
Pricing is one of the most challenging aspects of being a freelance web designer. More specifically, determining what a client…
Tips for Being a Good Design Mentor
One of the great aspects of being a web designer is in joining the supportive community of fellow professionals. There…
The Deadly Communication Sins Freelance Designers Commit
Alright, freelancers – it’s time to confess! How many of you are guilty of not communicating regularly enough with your…
Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam-Dunk
For a freelancer, referrals can be an essential ingredient to a successful web design business. Booking new clients this way…
How Freelance Designers Can Thrive in a Tough Economy
Economies rise and fall. It’s a cycle that can impact all of us in both positive and negative ways. But…
How to Pave Your Own Path as a Freelancer
Have you ever asked yourself why you became a freelance web designer? As funny as it sounds, it may be…
Jumping Through Hoops for Prospective Web Design Clients
Booking new clients for your web design business is challenging. First you have to find someone who is interested in…
Simple Ways To Improve Your Communication With Clients
When you walk into a bakery, what’s the first thing you want to know? Do you care that the bakery…
Managing Kids and Your Web Design Business
Working from home is a blessing. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s easy. Indeed, there are a number of…
The Kindness of Strangers: Developer Edition
I’ve likely said it a million times and in various ways: there’s something incredibly special about the web design community.…