SpeckyBoy

APRIL 16, 2023

Block themes have now been a part of the WordPress ecosystem for a few years. The included features of both block themes and the Site Editor are no longer experimental. It may also help to boost their presence in the theme market. But quantity doesn’t necessarily speak to the quality of the themes.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The web design industry has matured in a number of ways over the past two decades. And it’s now easier than ever for new designers to learn the craft. But, what about our clients? But, what about our clients? It’s fair to wonder how the typical web design client has evolved over the same time period.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 8, 2021

Growth is among the most desirable goals for any web design business. One thing you may not expect with that growth is the continued pull of your legacy clients. For these folks, you’re not necessarily that big-time web designer. The Web Designer Toolbox. WordPress Themes. 1,200+ Themes.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 29, 2022

Best WordPress themes with modern and professional look. Business WordPress themes are fully responsive design and great for any type of website, blog magazine for personal or business use. All themes are very easy to use and highly customizable. Designed with user friendliness UI and UX. 5,191 items.

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Creative Market

JANUARY 20, 2020

As this year comes to a close, we look toward the new year with excitement for the web design trends for 2020. The past year was filled with developments in virtual reality and voice UX, as well as the prominence of geometric shapes in design, so what will 2020 bring for web design? Felt - Magazine Style Theme.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Web designers can spend a lot of time performing maintenance tasks. 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. Plus, a client’s needs can vary quite a bit. How many large-scale clients can you manage?

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Where does that leave web designers? My take is that AI isn’t likely to have the negative impact on web design that some fear. The Web Designer Toolbox. Unlimited Downloads: 1,000,000+ Web Templates, Themes, Plugins, Design Assets, and much more! Web Templates. WordPress Themes.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 3, 2020

Among the first things you learn as a freelance web designer is that everybody wants a deal. Whether it’s a new client or an existing one, you’ll receive plenty of requests for discounted pricing. It’s almost as if they mistake a web design firm for a used car lot. The Web Designer Toolbox.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Dreamweaver has long been a staple for web designers. The client insisted that I use Dreamweaver. Does it still have a place in web design? Dreamweaver Was Ahead of Its Time and Built for Longevity The late 1990s saw an explosion of web design tools. Image courtesy of the Web Design Museum.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

If you spend a bit of time in the web design industry, you’ll undoubtedly run into someone who just doesn’t understand the value of what you do. As a young designer, I can remember a few co-workers (and even my boss) having no idea what I did. But in those days, web design was a fairly new concept in the mainstream.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 11, 2023

Web designers often fret about tools and technologies. The feature allows us to design and build an entire website within the browser. They worry that there aren’t enough protections to keep a client from accidentally breaking the layout. But this discussion also got me thinking about how we train clients.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When it comes to web design, there are a lot of misconceptions. Clients may not fully realize how much work goes into building a great website. Sometimes that leads them to ask designers to do things without understanding the required effort – not to mention the associated costs. Both clients and designers have to buy in.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The web design marketplace is flooded with choices. We’re competing with both discount designers and DIY services that promise the moon (all for one low monthly price ). Thus, convincing a client to invest in a custom website can be difficult. But prospective clients don’t always look at the fine print.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In design, as in society, there is constant pressure to mimic the most successful among us. Just like some want to copy the look and style of their favorite celebrity, clients often want designers to copy elements (or even entire layouts) of the top websites. Web designers can do much the same. Learn a New Skill.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2020

2020 was certainly unique for everyone – web designers included. Our daily grind was complicated by shutdowns, kids invading the home office, and clients who needed our help in rapidly changing their business models. In other words: 2020 had plenty of positives for designers and developers to celebrate.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MAY 4, 2020

Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. But, if your client is responsible for managing content themselves, those pixels may no longer be so perfect after a while. Color contrasts designed for maximum accessibility become illegible. Make Design Decisions for Content Managers.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 6, 2023

I’m convinced that web designers are underappreciated. Yet it feels like our achievements fly under the radar of clients and the general public. Web designers? Now, I don’t think clients are obliged to send us a cake after their site launches. Design and code are detail-oriented jobs.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 7, 2023

Communication is among the most important aspects of our relationship with clients. Yet many web designers are stuck using the most impersonal form of communication: email. This creates barriers that can slow the design and development process to a crawl. Color contrast is just as important in email as it is on the web.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 17, 2023

This thinking also applies to AI’s impact on web designers. Here are a few areas where I believe AI will frustrate web designers. Cleaning Up After Adventurous Clients Some website owners love to experiment. They’ll install new WordPress themes or plugins without a second thought.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 22, 2021

Amazing offer on WordPress Themes, 50% OFF on the best WordPress themes (Limited time only!). You can save instant 50% OFF on Envato’s best-selling WordPress themes! So what are your waiting go and grab your favorite WordPress theme on discounted price. 50+ Modern Websites Design with Amazing UI/UX.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For web designers, that means layouts that look great, code that works as intended, and clients who pay on time. Layouts aren’t always pixel-perfect, code breaks and clients – well, they’re human. Let’s look at a few difficult-to-control situations that typically impact web designers. Your Ex-Client”.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 4, 2021

Clients can be especially difficult to deal with in this area. And it’s not because designers are somehow perfect (we’re not). With that, let’s explore some ways that a client could negatively impact the outcome of a project. The Web Designer Toolbox. Web Templates. WordPress Themes. 1,200+ Themes.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

It’s often a matter of a web designer painting their project into a virtual “corner”. That’s where a design becomes inflexible and unable to accommodate various use cases. Our clients might love it just as much as we do. Let’s take a look at a few key items to consider before sharing your ideas with a client.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 25, 2022

To a prospective client, you as a freelance web designer are often perceived only to be good as your portfolio. The point is that having a great portfolio can significantly increase your chances of gaining more work, building your client list, building your brand, and ultimately earning more money. Niccolo Miranda.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 3, 2021

Booking new projects is a key revenue driver for any freelance web designer. It’s something you can depend on and, once a client is signed up, won’t require repeated sales pitches. Ideally, it will allow you to better focus on design and development. Sound like something your web design business could use?

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SpyreStudios

AUGUST 11, 2021

There are a lot of different WordPress themes to be found. We’re familiar with the well-known blog, magazine, corporate, and portfolio styles. Yet, most of the themes I’m about to show you today take web design are not quite the usual. 15 Quirky And Unique WordPress Themes. Price: $59.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 16, 2021

Among the many benefits of becoming a web designer is the chance to be part of a fantastic community. Designers and developers of all stripes take pride in sharing what they know. And, seeing as how so many of us reap rewards from the web design community, it’s only natural to want to give something back.

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 30, 2023

has brought about one of these hidden gems: the ability to use block template parts within a classic theme. It takes the capabilities of block themes and ports them over to their classic counterparts. Classic themes still make up the overwhelming majority of the market. WordPress 6.1 What’s a Block Template Part?

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2020

Dealing with concerned clients can be a challenge for numerous reasons. The web can be a scary place – even for seasoned designers. In some ways, it’s even worse for our clients. With that in mind, here are a few items that tend to put even cool clients into panic mode. The Web Designer Toolbox.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks Small web design tasks can become inefficient, especially at scale. 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?

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 3, 2023

A Faster Web in 2024 An article that highlights some of the performance progress we’ve seen this year, and the room for improvement. Emailspiration A collection of beautifully designed emails and newsletters for inspiration. What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients?

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 11, 2020

Among the biggest challenges is finding out exactly what a client wants and needs. So, how can web designers help? First, it’s all about showing clients the lay of the land. Let’s take a look at some ways to help clients make sense of eCommerce. The Web Designer Toolbox. WordPress Themes.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Being a freelance web designer means more than just focusing on graphics and code. It also requires communicating with both current and prospective clients. But client relations? New designers are often unprepared for this part of the job. The Web Designer Toolbox. Web Templates. 1,200+ Themes.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

It seems like every designer has a horror story or two (or seventeen) about getting ripped off by a client who refuses to pay. The Web Designer Toolbox. Unlimited Downloads: 1,000,000+ Web Templates, Themes, Plugins, Design Assets, and much more! Web Templates. WordPress Themes.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The Web Designer Toolbox. Unlimited Downloads: 1,000,000+ Web Templates, Themes, Plugins, Design Assets, and much more! Web Templates. WordPress Themes. 1,200+ Themes. When you drown your clients in information they don’t need to know, they’ll usually have a similar reaction.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

Web design and development are incredibly vast fields. The Web Designer Toolbox. Unlimited Downloads: 1,000,000+ Web Templates, Themes, Plugins, Design Assets, and much more! Web Templates. WordPress Themes. 1,200+ Themes. As a web designer, it’s easy to feel left out.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 28, 2021

Because of that, a commitment-phobic client may become overwhelmed. When clients can’t make the necessary decisions regarding their website, there’s very little a designer can accomplish. While fear of commitment and web design go together like oil and water, you don’t have to settle for such a quagmire.

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