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Discover the best strategies for running a successful freelance design business, including building a network, developing an impressive portfolio, and understanding the market.

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What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients? Here are some things to consider, along with how to determine your business goals.

A Web Designer’s Secrets to Longevity

A Web Designer’s Secrets to Longevity

Being a web designer for 25+ years is hard to fathom. So much has changed, and achieving longevity in web design is really not easy.

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks

Small web design tasks can become inefficient, especially at scale. Developing new processes for these tasks can help.

The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

Sometimes web designers need to shift gears faster than a Ferrari. How do we cope with it? And what can we do to lessen the need?

The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

We look at the many factors that can impact a web design project’s launch date and share tips for determining its length more accurately.

The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients

The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients

A cheap client will expect you to bend to their needs. While a budget client will be happy to compromise. Make sure you choose wisely.

Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?

Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?

Should fast and cheap website design be tossed into the dustbin of history? We look at this old nemesis and wonder if it still has a place in modern web design.

Do All of the Projects in Your Portfolio Look the Same? That’s OK.

Do All of the Projects in Your Portfolio Look the Same? That’s OK.

Should you worry if all of your design projects look similar? Of course not. It may mean that you’re particularly successful in one specific area of design.

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Web designers work with diverse clients, spanning many industries. Some prefer niche expertise, but in today’s web landscape, focusing on client needs is more important.

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Your Portfolio

How to Balance 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.

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design