Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

By her own confession, Monika Jurczyk – AKA Monsie – has bounced between places and jobs like a pinball, but freelance illustration has given her creative soul its voice. "I And when you talk to Monika, it's soon evident that becoming a freelance illustrator has empowered her.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

You can guest author on blogs or online magazines. Instagram is still a good visual resource or portfolio for clients, but it's the PR push that has been the most effective.". Go old school and remind clients you exist (and ask for help). Don't forget to ask clients for referrals, either. It's a big effort, granted.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 4, 2023

Launching a website for a client doesn’t mean the end of the road. But it’s still the best way to ensure that a client will keep coming back. But it’s still the best way to ensure that a client will keep coming back. However, each client is unique. Let your client know if a delay is expected.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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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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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whatever the actual expectations of our clients, we might feel the need to project an image of having it all under control. Yet there can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us as we are – flaws and all. Yet there can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us as we are – flaws and all. And that’s OK.

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

From the rise of AI to the ebbs and flows of the freelance market, you're constantly trying to navigate uncharted waters. The instability One of the most daunting challenges for illustrators is the unpredictable nature of freelance work. Then, for every client project, I picked one thing off the list that felt in line with the project.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 19, 2024

The great thing about being a freelancer is that you’re in charge. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my quarter-century as a freelance web designer. With that, here are the biggest mistakes freelance web designers typically make. We hope our clients will behave rationally. Use trusted tools for client work.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 30, 2024

For years, freelance web designers have been encouraged to book new projects. You’ll need to book clients with a sizeable budget. An enterprising freelancer could train their focus on these clients. I’m Not a Hero – Just a Web Designer Longtime freelancers know the drill. They’re not a client.

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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. Clients began asking for more complex websites. The client needs a website. Here we go!

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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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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 27, 2023

Freelance web designers have a lot of responsibility. Not to mention the challenge of keeping clients happy. That often includes items that would be best handled by clients. That often includes items that would be best handled by clients. Or it might be that a client is uncomfortable with a particular task.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Freelancing is riddled with challenges. If anyone thinks that doing freelance work is easy, they need to think again! And that’s why it’s so important to make sure you don’t stumble into the freelance pricing trap many freelancers fall into. So, What’s the Freelance Pricing Trap?

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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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HONGKIAT

JUNE 14, 2022

When you are working freelance, you will also receive, your fair share of criticism from your clients. Each freelancer operates differently from the next, and while some can fulfill the expectations of a particular client, others may be found lacking. What is the best way for freelancers to handle criticism?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 1, 2020

Maybe your teachers warned you to be as discerning as possible when taking on new clients (or maybe they told you the opposite, but you knew it was BS), but reality is often a rude awakening from what you expected when you first started working. A bad client is bad news , period. The Web Designer Toolbox. Dashboard Templates.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For freelance web designers, this means not relying too much on a single client or project. The reality is that clients will come and go. And while losing a client could cost you significant revenue, the goal is to be able to survive and move on. It’s not that you shouldn’t have big clients.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 19, 2024

There’s one factor the tutorials didn’t warn us about – clients. Yes, a client can lay waste to our plans for a fast and accessible site. Our clients’ hearts are in the right place. Clients also want to impress users. Web designers can fall for it as much as clients. Not so fast. It may look cool.

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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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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Do you find yourself constantly admiring how billboards, magazines, and websites look and feel? In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 26, 2023

Finding consistent work can be a challenge for freelancers and small agencies. That’s why it’s appealing to have clients that provide a steady flow of projects. Imagine not having to go out and beg for new clients. After all, this type of arrangement might seem like the opposite of the freelance narrative.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to marketing your freelance web design business, it’s easy to spend the bulk of your energy on attracting new clients. There is great value in keeping existing clients in the loop. Writing for your existing design clients isn’t quite the same as trying to reach prospective ones. Write from Experience.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 25, 2022

Having a successful career as a freelance web designer requires hard work and dedication to your craft. Quite often, being a freelancer means working alone. Many agencies charge through the roof (they have employees to pay), while freelancers are a mix of being way underpriced to perhaps a bit overpriced. A Skewed Perspective.

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 5, 2022

As a creative freelancer, I’ve seen a peculiar trend among other freelancers more times than I’d like to recount. The trend is this: many freelancers tend to publish things that go into the dense particulars of their field and their personal philosophy and take on the issues relevant to the community. Just Too Much.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The first involves clients who are on a tight budget. The other belongs to cheap clients that aren’t interested in spending money. Here’s how to tell the difference between cheap clients and those on a budget. What Are Your Client’s Expectations? Clients often have similar budgetary restrictions.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 24, 2022

It’s also not lost on me that I became a freelance web designer. Personal limitations aside, freelancing requires us to be decisive. Freelancers wear many hats – but we can only carve a niche in so many areas. As such, the technologies we embrace have to be the right ones for us and our clients.

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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.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The ability to work with multiple clients is one of the perks of being a freelance web designer. It’s crucial to not only focus on a project’s outcome, but on our relationships with clients as well. Have you ever booked a client who previously worked with another web designer? Communication. Professionalism.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 20, 2022

And there are several ways we freelancers can pitch in. Freelance web designers are also in a great position to make such changes. ” With that, here are some things you can do to become a greener freelancer. Clients who used to insist on face-to-face meetings are now just as comfortable with a Zoom conference.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Are you putting your client’s needs first? And they’ll keep their focus entirely on client needs. Are we focused on our clients or ourselves? And I know that my client will love the aesthetic. My client wasn’t thrilled about the feature. Or will it benefit both users and your client?

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 6, 2024

What happens if your client has a question about WordPress in the middle of the night? All jokes aside, client needs won’t always sync with your schedule. Providing clients with resources can help. Clients will also learn to help themselves. That’s because clients often run into similar roadblocks.

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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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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The reasons for the demise may vary but most of them fall under the common problem of not having enough clients to sustain the business. Web design business is just like any other business where clients are everything. With clients opting to. Know and understand your clients. Read more. Advertise your services.

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