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Freelance Pricing

Learn about the various freelance design pricing models, including hourly, project-based, and value-based pricing. Determine your worth and set fair prices when pitching to clients.

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The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients

The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients

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Freelance Design / Web Design

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.

AI Presents Many Challenges for Web Designers

AI Presents Many Challenges for Web Designers

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We discuss the key challenges in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their design process and its impact on design trends and UX.

25+ Best Free Logo Mockup Templates for 2024

25+ Best Free Logo Mockup Templates for 2024

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Logo Design

A collection of the best professionally designed free logo mockup templates that will help you showcase your logo or brand beautifully.

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Discounting services is not really a good move. But, there are some scenarios where it does make sense to offer a lower price for services.

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

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Freelance Design

Ethics are often very personal, and what I find acceptable may not sit so well with you and vice-versa. But there are some general traits that most designers can agree on.

The Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Full-Time Freelance

The Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Full-Time Freelance

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Freelance Design

Here are five questions to ask yourself before jumping into the full-time freelance designer or developer lifestyle.

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

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Freelance Design

As there are so many things you already have to deal with as a freelancer, you really want to avoid stumbling into the freelance pricing trap.

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

The Hidden Benefits of Raising Your Prices

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Freelance Design

Creating an effective pricing structure for your freelance web design business can be challenging. Ideally, you’ll want to strike a balance between making a decent living and providing value. This…

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: A Fair Fight?

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: A Fair Fight?

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Freelance Design

In your freelance career, you’ll inevitably run into a situation where you’re bidding against several competitors for a project. That competition may not only include others in the freelance space,…

How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer

How to Make a Side Income as a Designer or Developer

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Freelance Design

A lot of developers I speak to are interested in earning a side income. The extra cash could be a necessity, a comfort or to go on vacation. Regardless of…

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

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Freelance Design
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