SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Embarking on a freelance web design career means embracing uncertainty. This year marks the 25th anniversary of my freelance business. But I’m still working with clients. Freelance web designers are no exception. We went from employing layout hacks to using native CSS specifications. Nothing is guaranteed.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. She's since gone on to work with clients such as BBC Teach and Channel 5. It's also helped me understand layout and how to incorporate and balance typography with my images.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. You can also go a step further and build a funnel that will attract clients or recruiters. b) The Problem.

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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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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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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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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. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. Needs may have evolved.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 16, 2020

No matter whether you’re already a skilled professional or you’re only starting out in your freelancing career, you’re probably familiar with the many benefits of working as a freelancer. Aside from allowing you to work at your own pace, many home-based freelance careers can also replace minimum wage jobs by a long mile.

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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. This makes educating clients more challenging.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For freelance web designers, change is a way of life. But our expertise has played a vital role in helping our clients adjust to a new “normal”. Still, that doesn’t mean that individual freelancers are immune to the ever-shifting landscape. In addition, the expectations from clients have also grown. Well, yes and no.

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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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Shillington

MARCH 20, 2020

Establishing the right freelance graphic design rates is a very important process that you need to take seriously. Want the stability and structured layout of a 9-to-5 job? Modern technology makes it possible to be your own boss and cultivate a career as a freelance designer. And honestly, clients can be wary of first-timers.

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 16, 2023

The responsive layout adjusts to any device size, making it easy for clients to view your work. You’ll see pre-built menus, page layouts, and more. The customizable layout allows you to easily showcase your products or services. The customizable layout allows you to easily showcase your work.

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Shillington

MARCH 14, 2023

Looking to become a freelance graphic designer ? At Shillington, with over 25 years experience, we know a thing or two about turning people from graphic design zeroes to freelance heroes—and we thought it would be helpful to share some of their experiences and journeys with you. ” Read more from Sarah.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 7, 2022

How to Fix Invoicing Mistakes as a Freelancer. If you're a freelancer, creating and sending invoices to your clients is a crucial part of your operations, no matter your industry. It's essential to maintain regular cash flow as a freelancer. Read on as we explore some of the freelancers' most common invoicing mistakes.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

From good old WordPress and Squarespace to Wix and Ghost, these recommended designs have been marked up for their clean layouts, strong design and overall flexibility – as in, you can tweak these themes to your heart's content and end up with something that, well, doesn't look like an off-the-shelf site. But boy, is it beautiful.

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 10, 2023

Working with clients requires a lot of exploration. The trouble is that unless your client is incredibly tech-savvy, they could have difficulty in providing fully-formed ideas. Instead, we must help our clients understand what they need and how it will impact their projects. Some clients may not have thought that far ahead.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Among the biggest challenges freelance web designers face is the sheer number of responsibilities involved. There’s marketing, bookkeeping, client relations , technical support, and continuing education. There’s the look and layout, to go along with a site’s functionality. It goes well beyond design and development.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Home Office Ideas For Freelancers Working from Home. A freelancer's level of productivity could come down to the practicality of their home office design. There is a broad range of DIY home office ideas that freelancers and anyone who works from home should consider to build the most appropriate working environment.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Collaborate with diverse clients and industries to leave a tangible impact on the visual landscape of our world. Through layouts, color schemes, typography, and graphics, create seamless digital journeys. Work independently, offering your design services to a diverse range of clients.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

It meant she could say in the US, and she decided to start her own company as an LLC, working as a visual designer and building a roster of clients, including Adobe, TikTok and Google. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco. Stamps for Ruth Asawa © Sumangla Bishnoi.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 9, 2021

Building a great website takes more than just a beautiful layout and slick functionality. It also requires a healthy dose of communication between a designer and their client. Because, without client input, how can you possibly achieve a project’s goals? Of course, not all clients work this way. The Web Designer Toolbox.

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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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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How to Get Clients for a Local Graphic Design Business As a skilled graphic designer , your ability to create eye-catching, memorable, and practical designs can be the driving force behind the success of local enterprises. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is a metric that refers to the total cost of acquiring a new client.

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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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Noupe

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting project deadlines is a key factor in the success and growth of a freelancer’s career. When it comes to meeting deadlines, time tracking software for freelancers may become a game-changer. Benefits of Time Tracking Software for Freelancers 1. It is not just about delivering work on time.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 16, 2024

Building a compelling online portfolio is a vital step for creatives, freelancers, and professionals looking to showcase their work. Whether you’re a photographer, graphic designer, artist, or writer, our collection offers a variety of layouts and features to highlight your work effectively.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The boundaries between a web designer and their client can often become blurred. Designers, in an effort to please paying customers, put client feedback into action – even if it leads the project in the wrong direction. A client may be pleased with themselves and happy to get their own way. But at what cost? Define the Stakes.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 1, 2022

One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with clients can be determining what they want and need. If you’re unsure of what a client needs, you’ll have great difficulty in building a website that serves both them and their users in the best possible way. Read a Client’s Cues and Expand Upon Them.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As a newcomer, landing that crucial first client can seem daunting. You can kickstart your freelance graphic design career with strategic planning and persistent effort. From honing your skills to identifying opportunities to wowing potential clients , I've covered the steps for securing your graphic design gig. But fear not!

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2022

Since 2017 she made the leap to become a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, and her impressive roster of clients already includes Youtube, Forbes, Rebel Girls, Sierra Magazine, Tribune Magazine, Penguin Random House and Atlassian, among others.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

We've pulled these three interesting trends from the 2022 trends report from Editor X, the advanced web design platform that allows freelancers and agencies to create responsive websites for clients, no matter how complex the creative expression or requirement. This means web design that's intentionally low-fi is back.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Graphic designers create logos, branding materials, advertisements, brochures , magazines, signs, packaging, websites, mobile apps, and more for companies and clients. Getting Graphic Design Clients Online Building an online presence and tapping into networks is critical for finding graphic design clients on the internet.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 1, 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. Clean multipurpose Portfolio WordPress Themes are very easy to use.

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Noupe

AUGUST 11, 2020

As I’ve been coaching freelancers and agency-builders for the last 11 years, I’ve noticed there can be a real tension when it comes to the topic of portfolio websites. But on the other hand, very few of us get any kind of meaningful new business from our portfolios (most report “ word of mouth ” as the #1 way to get new clients ).

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 14, 2023

We'll also cover critical soft skills like communication, time management, and the ability to turn client needs into visual concepts. Beyond technical expertise, we'll discuss how to curate an eye-catching web design portfolio , your most important tool for landing jobs and freelance gigs.

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 4, 2023

From Hacks to Elegance: Transforming a Card Component with Modern CSS Wizardry – Discover how modern CSS helped a designer refactor a complex layout. What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign – Some important concepts to help clients understand the challenges of redesigning their website. It’s about Time. –

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