Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Freelance Web Designer Guide to Success The only thing standing between you and your dream of being a successful freelance web designer is fear. Fear that you'll never find enough clients. Let me tell you a secret: Every successful freelancer started afraid. Fear that you don't have what it takes. You have a choice.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Top 14 Best Tips for Freelancers and Consultants Freelancing and consulting can be rewarding but challenging careers. You need strong time management , marketing, financial, and client relations skills to thrive as an independent worker. Niching down makes you stand out and helps attract ideal clients.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 11, 2024

Taking your freelance web design career to the next level is challenging. Why Web Design Isn’t Always Enough Working with clients can be rewarding. However, not every freelancer will be able to achieve this. Some big clients may be hesitant to work with solo freelancers. Why do you need both to succeed?

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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. But working with clients throws a wrench into your schedule. For example, there are some clients I hear from once a year (if that). Or have I?

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2023

Freelance Design Jobs: Empowering Creativity and Flexibility Welcome to a brand-new conversation, we have today – about a revolutionary shift in the world of work. For many, it's the reality of being a freelance designer. In the U.S. alone, as of 2023, about 73.3

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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. That means some maintenance clients are more profitable than others. With that, you’ll want to target clients who fit your goals. But maintenance is a unique niche.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2022

Freelance vs Agency: Which is Best to Hire? Freelance workers tend to have more flexibility, but agencies can better match your skills with the job if you’re looking for the best fit. This guide explains the differences between hiring freelance vs agency. There are no limits to the number of clients an agency can take on.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability for clients to update their websites has become a common project requirement. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting your clients up for content management success. Needs may have evolved.

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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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

5 Security Tips For A Safe Freelance Design Career Have you considered exploring freelance graphic design work? As a budding creative professional, you may be eager to build your portfolio and connect with clients online. However, diving into the freelance world exposes you to risks requiring vigilance.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2022

20 Genius Money-Saving Tips For Creative Freelancers. Inflation, global energy shortages, and supply chain challenges have created a tight economic environment for creative freelancers working in the gig economy. Besides that, the cost of living continues to grow while clients are looking for top-quality work at amateur-level pricing.

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Creative Market

JUNE 12, 2020

One of the biggest concerns for designers is how to find clients during this time of worldwide lockdowns. Though this pandemic and lockdown are unprecedented challenges for graphic designers, it’s still possible to find good clients during this hardship. This is why we now decided to join forces.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 11, 2023

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. Let’s explore the challenges in educating clients about their websites. But that also means more code. Take automobiles, for example.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Thus, convincing a client to invest in a custom website can be difficult. It’s up to us to educate prospective clients about what we have to offer. But prospective clients don’t always look at the fine print. This often requires writing code or adding a niche plugin. They’re not just another number.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 22, 2023

Top 7 Essential Gadgets for a Freelance Designer You can choose your projects and work from anywhere as a freelance designer. By investing in these gadgets and staying true to your creative vision, you can build a successful freelance career and attract the right clients. That's why having the right tools is crucial.

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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? Client Expectations Are High.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 25, 2023

There’s something unique about being a freelance web designer. But much of it involves chasing new clients and working long hours. 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. It’s about Time.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If you run own graphic design firm, improving your skills can not only make you a better graphic designer but also more attractive to potential clients. Coupon codes and promo codes are only given out on major sale dates (July 4th, Black Friday, Cyber Monday), so you will have to check back then. We don’t blame you!

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How to Balance Marketing Yourself With Getting Work Done How to Balance Marketing Yourself With Getting Work Done We all know that marketing is vital to any freelancer's career. Freelancing is a business, and if you're. Weakness 1: Time Constraints Expertise is highly valued by clients.

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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. I started working on getting my own clients and building an illustration portfolio. I still work on websites, but rarely code as I used to."

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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). And while it’s fine to discuss bigger and better possibilities with a client, there should be a certain amount of restraint. We all have our terrible client stories to tell.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Clients may not fully realize how much work goes into building a great website. Redesigns are among the toughest concepts for clients to grasp. Both clients and designers have to buy in. As is often the case, a designer’s ability to educate clients is key. So, what should your clients know about redesigning their website?

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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. Proactively looking for these types of issues on your client’s websites can be a solid source of revenue. But it’s not just a matter of fixing old code.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It’s something that most young freelance designers face, especially as they improve their skills and become better designers, yet their client roster is still as uninspiring as ever. Every time we meet with a client, we have to sell them on our ideas. You’re creating work and hiding it under a veil of obscurity.

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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? While I’m far from perfect, I have learned some valuable lessons about gaining comfort and confidence with clients. Want to know more?

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 30, 2023

Clients have big ideas for their websites. That’s not because we don’t want to help clients achieve their goals. Clients don’t always consider this. So, how do you deal with clients that have outsized expectations? It’s also important to understand a client’s motivation.

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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. Here are a few reasons why learning it will serve you (and your clients) well in the long run.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Welcome to our massive compilation of the best 2020 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, photographers freelancers and more. For full details, valid dates & coupon codes you must scroll on further. Use promo code SAVE20. Use code ‘3ydeal’ to claim.

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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. The following are some ways to help even the most skittish of clients move forward. -->. Share Research and Data. Why is this important?

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 11, 2020

For a freelancer, referrals can be an essential ingredient to a successful web design business. Booking new clients this way can allow you to forgo at least some of the costs involved with traditional marketing. Plus, there’s something to be said when an existing client goes out of their way to tell a friend about you.

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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 Design Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

Being a web designer is about more than just clean code and pretty graphics. Part of our relationship with clients also involves sharing knowledge and gently prodding them to move in the right direction. Because the web is constantly changing, designers are often an invaluable resource for clients. We talk about it all the time.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 26, 2024

If you’re an experienced web developer who has navigated through various clients and projects, you might recognize some of these daunting situations. Nobody is perfect, and running into buggy code is fairly. While a fortunate few may escape this fate, most find themselves in the thick of code-fixing more often than they’d like.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

You'll need a code editor to make this happen. It means you can attract clients and sell products, all in one hit – without compromising on design. It's ideal if you have no experience in coding, too. We love the typography, the work page layouts, and, most of all, we adore the ability to add our own branding to the design.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Many people choose a freelance career because of the freedom it affords. It should include anything your business requires like paying taxes/bills, keeping track of project hours, invoicing clients, and marketing. One of the more humbling aspects of being a freelancer is realizing that you don’t know how to do something.

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Graphic Mama

JUNE 1, 2020

Working with freelancers is not always a flawless experience. A smooth working process with a freelancer starts way before the actual first contact with them. Tip 4: Screen freelancers wisely. Tip 8: Understand that the freelancer is not your employee rather than your partner. Tip 6: Discuss any legal issues beforehand.

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