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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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 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 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

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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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

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. MiniMag Magazine Theme.

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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

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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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

But ultimately, design isn't about pretty pictures; it's about serving the client's needs and solving problems. Want to have your work celebrated and talked about like this, on blogs and in magazines all over the world? For those who are seeing the exhibits in person, QR codes are linked to exclusive content on the site.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JUNE 14, 2020

When a client hires you to design and build a website, they’re making an investment in their organization. Some clients will nickel and dime their way through a project, not wanting to spend the funds required to accomplish their goals. You may ask, what is it that these clients are missing? Software and Code Must Be Maintained.

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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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Speckyboy Design Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

5 Things to Tell Your Clients About WordPress Security – Educating your clients is a great step towards a more secure web. Get into the Halloween Spirit with These Spooky Snippets – Celebrate the scary season with this collection of CSS and JavaScript code snippets. 562 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Case for Showing Freelance Clients Your Authentic Self – You don’t have to pretend to know it all when communicating with clients. 20 Killer JavaScript One-Liners That’ll Save You Hours of Coding – Tiny-but-mighty snippets to speed up development.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

With in-demand graphic design skills, you can choose to find steady work in a multinational organization, work with local businesses on ad campaigns, or you could freelance, picking your own clients and working to your own schedule. Often, you’ll be working with clients to fulfill their own vision of a brand or ad campaign.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 29, 2021

Sure, our client wants feature x , y, and z – but how do we make it happen? Here are some tips for helping your clients choose the right eCommerce payment gateway. Even if your client already has a preference, there’s no guarantee it will be compatible with everything on their wish list. Help Your Clients Help Themselves.

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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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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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SpeckyBoy

MAY 5, 2023

How To Survive a Nightmare Client – A bad client experience can hurt you personally and professionally. Prettier – An opinionated code formatting tool for use with Tailwind CSS. The Battle of Freelance Stability vs. Growth – Steadiness may be good for the soul. But it’s also a learning opportunity.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 7, 2023

Things Your Web Design Clients Should Manage Themselves – A look at why web designers shouldn’t control every aspect of a client’s online presence. Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design – Fun features that encourage user interaction. Flectofy – Create unique SVG shapes with this tool.

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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

JANUARY 12, 2023

Best for creative agency, personal portfolio website, creative showcase, web agency portfolio, professional website, designer portfolio, freelancer portfolio, digital agency and much more individual and corporate or personal WordPress Portfolio websites. We create Atheus for digital agencies & freelancers to present theirselves better.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 30, 2023

Exeter is the best way to prove yourself to a suspecting client through your creative web presence. Download Scena – Creative Ajax Portfolio Theme Scena was designed with creative agencies and freelancers in mind. Featuring a minimal, responsive design, Scena gets your portfolio up and running effortlessly, zero coding required.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 15, 2024

Roles and Responsibilities Meet with clients or art directors to understand the goals, requirements, and target audience for designs. Full-time vs. freelance: Freelancers average around $42/hour. How much do those visually artistic people make? What is a Graphic Designer? But how much does this talent and expertise pay?

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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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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Beyond that, a working knowledge of code (CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc.) But there’s more to running a successful freelance web design business or small agency. Skills that don’t directly relate to code or aesthetics. Skills that don’t directly relate to code or aesthetics. Let’s get started!

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 23, 2023

Once you have the answers, you can follow up and clarify your client’s needs. That could involve anything from building prototypes to writing code, or accessibility testing. When it comes to coding, a snippet library provides quick access to common functionality. This is especially frustrating for freelancers.

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