Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Freelance Web Designer Guide to Success The only thing standing between you and your dream of being a successful freelance web designer is fear. Fear that you'll never find enough clients. Let me tell you a secret: Every successful freelancer started afraid. Fear that you don't have what it takes. You have a choice.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Embarking on a freelance web design career means embracing uncertainty. This year marks the 25th anniversary of my freelance business. But I’m still working with clients. Freelance web designers are no exception. We went from hand-coding HTML to content management systems (CMS) like WordPress. Here we go!

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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HONGKIAT

JULY 26, 2024

In the realm of business, whether as a freelancer or an entrepreneur , your primary goal should always be growth. Your past contributions, how much value, money, or clients you’ve brought in – it doesn’t secure your position. Client Loyalty Is Not Guaranteed Your client will look elsewhere if you fail to meet their expectations.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

How to Get Graphic Design Clients Right Now: 5 Amazing Tactics That Work Freelancing offers graphic designers immense freedom and flexibility to be their boss and build their brand. However, the unpredictability of freelancing can also be a challenge. This client hunting leaves little time for meaningful creative work.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 25, 2024

Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with design. It’s been a growing trend in my freelance business. I often receive design queries from clients.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 15, 2024

We help clients navigate challenges and establish their little corner of the internet. It’s enough to keep freelancers up at night. A freelancer can put an online store together with off-the-shelf parts. As for freelancers? There’s also the possible hit to your (and your client’s) reputation.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Top 14 Best Tips for Freelancers and Consultants Freelancing and consulting can be rewarding but challenging careers. You need strong time management , marketing, financial, and client relations skills to thrive as an independent worker. Niching down makes you stand out and helps attract ideal clients.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I’ve been a freelance web designer since 1999. One request from a client can disrupt everything. Other freelancers have shared their frustrations as well. But working with clients throws a wrench into your schedule. For example, there are some clients I hear from once a year (if that). Or have I?

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 10, 2024

However, our clients may not realize this. Still, clients don’t always understand the stakes or the costs involved. Teaching clients the hows and whys of WordPress maintenance can do the trick. Clients can get tripped up by this one. Clients may have a hard time grasping this concept. Vigilance is important.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2022

Freelance vs Agency: Which is Best to Hire? Freelance workers tend to have more flexibility, but agencies can better match your skills with the job if you’re looking for the best fit. This guide explains the differences between hiring freelance vs agency. There are no limits to the number of clients an agency can take on.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2023

Freelance Design Jobs: Empowering Creativity and Flexibility Welcome to a brand-new conversation, we have today – about a revolutionary shift in the world of work. For many, it's the reality of being a freelance designer. In the U.S. alone, as of 2023, about 73.3

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 11, 2024

Taking your freelance web design career to the next level is challenging. Why Web Design Isn’t Always Enough Working with clients can be rewarding. However, not every freelancer will be able to achieve this. Some big clients may be hesitant to work with solo freelancers. Why do you need both to succeed?

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For freelance web designers, change is a way of life. But our expertise has played a vital role in helping our clients adjust to a new “normal”. Still, that doesn’t mean that individual freelancers are immune to the ever-shifting landscape. In addition, the expectations from clients have also grown. Well, yes and no.

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HONGKIAT

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you’re a programmer who is thinking about getting into freelancing, or if you’re already knee-deep and you want to reevaluate your rates, it’s time to face this question and get a concrete answer! This venture is made doubly hard when you try to break away from corporate chains to go off on your own to freelance your talents.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It makes perfect sense, as booking maintenance-only clients can provide a steady source of revenue. Plus, a client’s needs can vary quite a bit. That means some maintenance clients are more profitable than others. With that, you’ll want to target clients who fit your goals. But maintenance is a unique niche.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability for clients to update their websites has become a common project requirement. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting your clients up for content management success. Needs may have evolved.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 18, 2023

Among the core ideas behind freelancing is that you can work with whomever you want. Then you can go out and find clients to match. But there’s a twist that we don’t often talk about: freelancers who work as sub-contractors. Some clients need a designer or developer who has regular availability.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 16, 2020

No matter whether you’re already a skilled professional or you’re only starting out in your freelancing career, you’re probably familiar with the many benefits of working as a freelancer. Aside from allowing you to work at your own pace, many home-based freelance careers can also replace minimum wage jobs by a long mile.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2022

20 Genius Money-Saving Tips For Creative Freelancers. Inflation, global energy shortages, and supply chain challenges have created a tight economic environment for creative freelancers working in the gig economy. Besides that, the cost of living continues to grow while clients are looking for top-quality work at amateur-level pricing.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From there, I would launch a freelance business and find immediate success. I became a freelancer, alright. It turns out that running a freelance web design business is an incredible learning experience. The truth is that you don’t have to be an expert to launch your freelance career.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

And this can compound the eternal 'feast and famine' problem freelancers have always faced. For instance, in the good times, when three clients offer you work all at once, you'll happily turn two down, knowing that more will surely come along later. Then there's the problem of shrinking client budgets.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 26, 2023

7 Best Digital Marketing Services for Freelancers Owning a business can be exhausting, especially if it's just a startup and you manage everything independently. You would have to hire new employees, maintain client relationships, find new deals, and whatnot!

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Creative Market

JUNE 12, 2020

One of the biggest concerns for designers is how to find clients during this time of worldwide lockdowns. Though this pandemic and lockdown are unprecedented challenges for graphic designers, it’s still possible to find good clients during this hardship. This is why we now decided to join forces.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

My career as a freelance web designer began in 1999. For those looking to start a freelance web design business, the degree of difficulty has never been steeper. Yet the appeal of freelancing hasn’t diminished. As a new freelancer, how can you thrive in modern times? Client Expectations Are High.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 11, 2023

They worry that there aren’t enough protections to keep a client from accidentally breaking the layout. But this discussion also got me thinking about how we train clients. Let’s explore the challenges in educating clients about their websites. But that also means more code. Take automobiles, for example.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Thus, convincing a client to invest in a custom website can be difficult. It’s up to us to educate prospective clients about what we have to offer. But prospective clients don’t always look at the fine print. This often requires writing code or adding a niche plugin. They’re not just another number.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 22, 2023

Top 7 Essential Gadgets for a Freelance Designer You can choose your projects and work from anywhere as a freelance designer. By investing in these gadgets and staying true to your creative vision, you can build a successful freelance career and attract the right clients. That's why having the right tools is crucial.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 25, 2023

There’s something unique about being a freelance web designer. But much of it involves chasing new clients and working long hours. But perhaps a freelancer’s greatest asset is time. Freelancers may even see it as a necessity. A struggle to design or write code means less efficiency. It’s about Time.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If you run own graphic design firm, improving your skills can not only make you a better graphic designer but also more attractive to potential clients. Coupon codes and promo codes are only given out on major sale dates (July 4th, Black Friday, Cyber Monday), so you will have to check back then. We don’t blame you!

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How to Balance Marketing Yourself With Getting Work Done How to Balance Marketing Yourself With Getting Work Done We all know that marketing is vital to any freelancer's career. Freelancing is a business, and if you're. Weakness 1: Time Constraints Expertise is highly valued by clients.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Clients may not fully realize how much work goes into building a great website. Redesigns are among the toughest concepts for clients to grasp. Both clients and designers have to buy in. As is often the case, a designer’s ability to educate clients is key. So, what should your clients know about redesigning their website?

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

Among the harshest realities of being a freelance web designer (and a human) is that we’re bound to make mistakes. A small misspelling isn’t quite the same as bringing down an entire website with a buggy piece of code. How do we react when a client calls us out? But clients and software vendors may also be to blame.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It’s something that most young freelance designers face, especially as they improve their skills and become better designers, yet their client roster is still as uninspiring as ever. Every time we meet with a client, we have to sell them on our ideas. You’re creating work and hiding it under a veil of obscurity.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If you’re running your own design business and want long-term success, following a code of ethics is the best way to go (and the right thing to do). And while it’s fine to discuss bigger and better possibilities with a client, there should be a certain amount of restraint. We all have our terrible client stories to tell.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. I started working on getting my own clients and building an illustration portfolio. I still work on websites, but rarely code as I used to."

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2020

But freelancers can be particularly vulnerable to these shifts. Websites running any sort of legacy code are likely going to face incompatibilities at some point. Proactively looking for these types of issues on your client’s websites can be a solid source of revenue. But it’s not just a matter of fixing old code.

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