Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss. Obsidian Do you work in Markdown?

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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. The web used to be a novelty.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 15, 2024

Web designers take pride in being knowledgeable. 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? We guide them toward success.

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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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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

The web is a constant source of inspiration with past and future influences forever clashing with modern culture to bring us a constant-evolving digital landscape. To keep up with what's happening out there, we share three impactful web design trends from Editor X's latest report that are changing everything for designers right now.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

You can be the best coder in creation, but that doesn't always translate into success as a web designer. Many freelance web designers and web design agencies struggle because they make the same mistakes over and over again. Get the design wrong, though, and it can spell real trouble for your clients.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Don't worry.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2024

How to Build a Freelance Portfolio That Captivates Clients Building a freelance portfolio from scratch can feel daunting, especially if you're just starting. But fear not – with the right approach, you can create a portfolio that showcases your skills, lands your dream clients, and kickstarts your freelance career.

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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.

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 13, 2024

Today, we’re examining the ineffective ways designers often try to market themselves and exploring alternatives that have a much higher success rate. Who Should Care More About Your Design, You or Your Client? Who Should Care More About Your Design, You or Your Client? In other words, your competition.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 19, 2023

As a beginner web designer, you may be an idealist and visionary, but eventually, you will encounter clients who can turn you into a cynic. You will learn that clients often have a clear idea of what they want, but they may not fully understand certain aspects of web design. Beware of these clients!

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 11, 2024

Taking your freelance web design career to the next level is challenging. As such, let’s look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of reaching beyond web design. Why Web Design Isn’t Always Enough Working with clients can be rewarding. Why do you need both to succeed?

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The bakery incident bears a striking similarity with a typical scenario at an advertising agency or a design studio, when a creative brief is collected from a client. How to Work Better with Clients. How to Work Better with Clients. Working with clients all day long may sometimes lead to stress in a freelance schedule.

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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. Sometimes web designers need to shift gears faster than a Ferrari. But working with clients throws a wrench into your schedule.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 6, 2024

The web is a 24/7 medium. But web designers have office hours. 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. So, how does that impact web designers ?

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Freelancing is an excellent way to achieve that freedom you have always wanted. However, with an increasing number of professionals taking the leap and falling in love with the freelancing lifestyle, the competition has never been fiercer. 8 Ways New Freelancers Can Stand Out From The Competition To Get More Clients.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. Because let's face it, keeping existing clients is always easier than finding new ones. Yes, clients can sometimes be maddening, insanely irrational, and act like total jerks.

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Noupe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Starting your own web design freelance business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor. And whether you just need a little extra cash on the side of your day job or you’re hoping to build a business that will let you leave your 9-to-5, building a web design freelance business can be very lucrative.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 1, 2024

13 Tips For Becoming A Successful Freelancer Have you ever thought about becoming a freelancer and leaving your full-time job? Changing into a freelancer can be the most fulfilling way of managing your career and lifestyle. But let's face it— freelancing is not all sunshine and rainbows. Why Go Freelance?

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For freelance web designers, change is a way of life. Tools and technologies come and go, as do design trends. But our expertise has played a vital role in helping our clients adjust to a new “normal”. One could argue that web designers are as relevant as ever. Not on the front line, mind you.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 29, 2022

Freelance Survival Guide: Tips for New Freelancers. You can learn about starting your freelance business in the Freelance Survival Guide. You can learn about starting your freelance business in the Freelance Survival Guide. As a freelancer, you're constantly balancing deadlines and budgeting.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction Working independently as a graphic designer , offering design services to customers on a by-project basis is known as freelance graphic design. This increase can be attributed to the flexibility and cost-effectiveness that freelancers offer businesses of all sizes.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We call ourselves web designers and developers. Freelancers and small agencies deal with a range of non-design and coding issues. We become the first person our clients contact when they have a question. No matter the problem, web designers are the solution. Clients will ask you about SEO.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Are you someone who loves to express your creativity through designs and has a passion for graphic design but is still determining where to start your career? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Freelance designers possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital age. With the advent of online platforms and the increasing demand for creative content, there are numerous opportunities for freelance designers to monetize their designs and generate a sustainable income.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

My career as a freelance web designer began in 1999. In those days, the web was a nascent medium. 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. Client Expectations Are High.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Among the biggest challenges freelance web designers face is the sheer number of responsibilities involved. It goes well beyond design and development. There’s marketing, bookkeeping, client relations , technical support, and continuing education. Web design projects tend to be multifaceted.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

How to Start a Web Design Business: Complete Guide Launching a web design business presents an exciting opportunity in today's digital landscape. As companies increasingly rely on online platforms to connect with customers, the demand for skilled web designers continues to surge.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Web designers work with all types of clients. However, some clients see this as a bug, not a feature. They believe that a web designer should have in-depth knowledge of their niche. A web designer who has never worked with a non-profit may not be the best option for a charity.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2024

Web Design Pricing: How Much Does Web Design Cost? I will talk about the new web design pricing and what’s involved. In this article, we will cover everything from designing to updating/maintenance to marketing fees, etc., The cost range is the main thing to consider regarding web design.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 31, 2022

The web design industry adores buzzwords. We use them to describe everything from design fads (hello, Claymorphism ) to build technologies (nice to know you, headless ). If you’re into trading cryptocurrency or NFTs (non-fungible tokens), likely, you’ve already bought into Web 3.0.

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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. The growing complexity of the web creates a different opportunity for web designers. An enterprising freelancer could train their focus on these clients.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 10, 2023

Freelance designers are likely to deal with the occasional client from hell. I’m thankful that most of my client experiences have been positive. And just as bad clients display certain traits – so do good ones. With that in mind, let’s look at traits that make for a great web design client.

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Vandelay Design

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Like it or not if you are a freelancer, sales is part of your job. Selling your web design services, however, is a lot different than selling a product. As a freelance web designer, you deal with clients on a personal level. Often you work with your clients one-on-one.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 9, 2021

It also requires a healthy dose of communication between a designer and their client. Because, without client input, how can you possibly achieve a project’s goals? Of course, not all clients work this way. This is where we web designers must take a stand! The Web Designer Toolbox.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 19, 2023

Chasing after new clients is part of being a freelancer or small web design agency. But we shouldn’t forget about existing clients. They play an important role in a thriving web design business. The challenge is that some clients don’t provide lasting revenue.

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