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Learn the best ways to find potential design clients, negotiate prices, market your services, and deliver high-quality work.

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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.

Web Design When a Logo Is Your Only Brand Asset

Web Design When a Logo Is Your Only Brand Asset

Smaller organizations and clients may only have a basic logo and no other brand assets. But is that enough to build a web design around?

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.

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

I’ve felt embarrassed when looking through my old projects. But time brings perspective. Eventually, you start to see things in a different light.

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

We discuss the types of freedoms that come with freelance design, while also delving into the costs and limitations.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk