Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Top 14 Best Tips for Freelancers and Consultants Freelancing and consulting can be rewarding but challenging careers. This comprehensive guide provides tips for Freelancers and Consultants across all these key areas to set you up for success. This helps efficiently manage a freelance workload.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For freelance web designers, change is a way of life. Still, that doesn’t mean that individual freelancers are immune to the ever-shifting landscape. As someone who has spent over two decades freelancing, I do see some potential threats ahead. You can still achieve quite a lot using visual, no-code tools. How to Prepare.

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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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SpeckyBoy

JULY 12, 2022

That’s probably why so many of us have chosen to work as freelancers. Here are some ways it can benefit all freelance web designers. This is critical because, let’s face it – running a freelance web design business is challenging. Again, a universal struggle among freelancers. A Resource for Business Advice.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Modern business card templates take this a step further, integrating sleek designs, smart layouts, and even futuristic touches like augmented reality (AR) or QR codes to connect offline presence with online assets. A well-designed business card offers a tangible representation of your brand and communicates your identity.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 18, 2023

Among the core ideas behind freelancing is that you can work with whomever you want. But there’s a twist that we don’t often talk about: freelancers who work as sub-contractors. The challenge for most freelancers is that client relations are part of the job. You get to define your niche. It can be stressful.

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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? In those days, the web was a nascent medium.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 25, 2023

There’s something unique about being a freelance web designer. 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. The post Want to Succeed as a Freelancer? There’s no time to rest.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

So often, I write about the details and observations I’ve had while running a freelance web design business. The truth is that being a freelancer isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Freelancing can seem like an ideal career and a sign that you’ve made it. The Freelance Designer Toolbox CYBER MONDAY SALE: 40% off - 24 hours only!

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Monospaced Fonts for Coding We share the best free fonts for coding and programming and also offer some pointers for selecting your perfect monospaced font. 25 Years of Freelancing Eric shares some valuable lessons from his 25 years as a freelance web designers. Things that will help you on your own freelance journey.

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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. But it’s not just a matter of fixing old code. Among the most common ways to gain recurring revenue is to partner up with another firm on a freelance/contract basis.

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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. You may have to pore over code or user logs to get the necessary clues. None of us can escape that fact.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether it’s a WordPress page builder plugin (or the Gutenberg block editor), a drag-and-drop UI app, or even a ready-to-use framework, writing code has become optional. Even for the simplest of websites, code is still worth knowing. Sometimes, these changes will go beyond the capabilities of a code-free tool.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Many people choose a freelance career because of the freedom it affords. One of the more humbling aspects of being a freelancer is realizing that you don’t know how to do something. Some of us produce fabulous design work but aren’t strong in writing code. Decide to become a more self-reliant freelancer.

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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. Once he was a little older, magazines and zines became his obsession. "My Being able to design and code was pretty attractive to employers.

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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). The post The 5 Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. It can also hurt others in the process.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 23, 2022

8 Virtual Winter Wonderlands Created with CSS & JavaScript – See snow, ice, and cozy scenes created with code. How to Code an On-Scroll Folding 3D Cardboard Box Animation with Three.js & GSAP – Learn how to build a unique interactive animation. CodeImage – Use this tool to create custom images for your code snippets.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Pricing is one of the most challenging aspects of being a freelance web designer. In an effort to help freelancers (myself included), let’s explore how to more accurately estimate costs and fill clients in on the details. More specifically, determining what a client will receive in exchange for a particular price. The struggle is real.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

New trendy WordPress Themes for Corporate Business, Blog, Magazine or eCommerce websites. Responsive best WordPress Themes and best website templates for business, corporate, blog and magazine websites. All themes are fully responsive coded with HTML5/CSS3, Bootstrap and SEO Optimized. Just drag and drop, no coding required.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

The web is full of advice for freelance web designers. Let’s take a look: The Freelance Designer Toolbox. MiniMag Magazine Theme. It almost feels like breaking some sort of international salesperson’s code of honor. Certainly, I’ve offered up my share. We all make mistakes. Sometimes, we run a bit low on motivation.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Want to have your work celebrated and talked about like this, on blogs and in magazines all over the world? Digital Design of the Year 2023: Readymag Designers who don't have coding skills are always looking for tools that can help, but sometimes those tools can be very restrictive.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 8, 2023

Super minimal Business Cards Design with minimalist style and concepts, best for your own brand identity or any kind of business like Corporate Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more. Easy to use smart objects like QR Code, Logo and Icons. with Trim & bleed area.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 3, 2021

Easy to use smart objects like QR Code, Logo and Icons. Visser Minimal Business Card template Suitable for any kind of business like Corporate Business, Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more. with Trim & bleed area. 2 (3.75” x 2.25” with bleed settings).

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 18, 2023

Easy to use smart objects like QR Code, Logo and Icons. Visser Minimal Business Card template Suitable for any kind of business like Corporate Business, Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more. with Trim & bleed area. 2 (3.75” x 2.25” with bleed settings).

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 6, 2020

Faux Code Generator – A tool for turning real code (GitHub Gists) into a faux code SVG. Examples of Combining Halftone Effects with Code – A collection of code snippets that put a new spin on the classic halftone pattern. Bite Sized Learning – Browse hundreds of booklets on design, business, freelancing and more.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 22, 2022

Why Community Is Essential for Freelance Web Designers – Working alone doesn’t mean you should feel alone. Technical Writing for Developers – Why writing about code is as important as the code itself. Technical Writing for Developers – Why writing about code is as important as the code itself.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 13, 2023

Check the list of Best WordPress Themes Perfect for Corporate Websites: Wilco – Content Focused, Typography Blog Theme Wilco – a premium minimal theme is optimized and coded with site performance in mind. You can extend functionality easily; lean and valid source code guarantees great plugin support and compatibility.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 28, 2023

Bard Now Helps You Code – Google’s AI tool can generate, debug, and explain code snippets. Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as a Sub-contractor – Items to consider when working for an agency or another freelancer. The post Weekly News for Designers № 692 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Graphic designers create logos, branding materials, advertisements, brochures , magazines, signs, packaging, websites, mobile apps, and more for companies and clients. Magazine design projects similarly allow flexing creative muscles by laying out stylish templates for online blogs, indie magazines and periodicals.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 17, 2022

WordPress Themes are created for different kinds of businesses and blogs such as Agency, Business, Corporate, Portfolio, Freelancer, Architecture, Vintage, Studio, Presentation, Freelancer, Shop, Vintage, Blog and any online site you want. Premium WordPress Themes are Perfect for any Entrepreneurs , Blog or Magazine.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Get into the Halloween Spirit with These Spooky Snippets – Celebrate the scary season with this collection of CSS and JavaScript code snippets. How Freelance Designers Can Thrive in a Tough Economy – Tips for kickstarting growth – even in an economic downturn. 562 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. and shaders.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JUNE 5, 2020

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic? – A look at how the re-opening of society might impact freelancers. PureCSS Gaze – A drawing in the style of an Italian renaissance painting, hand-coded entirely in HTML and CSS. 543 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Flexibility – Many web designers are freelancers or work remotely. Build your network and find opportunities through networking, collaboration, freelancing, internships, and continuing education. Good Pay – With average salaries around £31k , using your right brain is not too shabby. Dream of working in your pyjamas?

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 12, 2022

Top photography WordPress themes are very code-light, making it quick to load, and has a pleasingly clean look that’s ideal for wedding, portfolio or professional photography websites. Code is easy to modify and understand so you can personalize it in the easiest way. Lydia – Photography & Magazine WordPress Theme.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 4, 2022

Coding & Confusion – There’s more to reading code than meets the eye. comiCSS – Enjoy a laugh with this web comic that’s all about CSS (and coded with it, too). comiCSS – Enjoy a laugh with this web comic that’s all about CSS (and coded with it, too). What makes writing more readable?

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 23, 2021

A CSS game where you guess which code snippet matches a layout. Writing Better CSS – A look at scenarios where modern techniques can reduce the complexity of your code. Tasks Freelance Web Designers Should Consider Outsourcing – Common scenarios where it may be more effective to hire a helping hand. Guess CSS! –

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 7, 2023

Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design – Fun features that encourage user interaction. The Four Ways that Freelancers are Mistreated – A look at common transgressions, along with ways to combat them. Code to Image – This tool will turn your code snippets into beautiful custom images.

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