Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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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. Clients began asking for more complex websites. The client needs a website. Here we go!

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HONGKIAT

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Let’s face it – getting paid is great, but invoicing can be a real headache for freelancers, especially designers. But the reality of freelancing is that your success depends not just on your design skills, but also on how well you handle your invoices. However, in reality, not all clients pay on time.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 9, 2023

The Power of LinkedIn for Freelancers: Ultimate Guide Are you a freelancer struggling to find clients or make the right connections? This guide will show you how to harness the power of LinkedIn to expand your freelance business, make new connections, and skyrocket your success. Look no further!

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2022

8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer. Freelance design has exploded in the last few years, and while the numbers might be significant, many freelance designers still do it without knowing what they are doing. If you want to become a freelance designer, you're probably thinking of its benefits.

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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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HONGKIAT

MAY 19, 2023

As a beginner web designer, you may be an idealist and visionary, but eventually, you will encounter clients who can turn you into a cynic. You will learn that clients often have a clear idea of what they want, but they may not fully understand certain aspects of web design. Beware of these clients!

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. Freelance work started to come in during his third year of studies, and upon graduating he leapt straight in freelancing. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. Social Posts Print to digital It's a compelling argument, and made with the passion that's characteristic of the Catalan creative, who currently lives in London and works for a range of transatlantic clients. The Nue Co. The Nue Co.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 4, 2023

6 Effective Task Management Tips for Freelancers This is Zoe Ashbridge, living the perfect dream life of every freelancer. But for most freelancers, this life is a mirage. As a freelancer, your organisational skill largely depends on your ability to manage tasks effectively. So, how do you do that? She worked twice a day.

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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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. Laura has over ten years of experience in the creative and marketing realm, working with small businesses, designers and freelancers to boost brand awareness and performance. Do high-end clients care about your Instagram? So how do you get to high-end clients?

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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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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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Noupe

AUGUST 14, 2020

At the same time, the number of people who are turning to freelance is also growing. In 2019, 35% of Americans were working as freelancers , up by 7 percent since 2013. All this to say, if you’re interested in becoming a freelance software developer, you’ve chosen an interesting time to do it. Identify Your Audience.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 10, 2023

Freelance designers are likely to deal with the occasional client from hell. I’m thankful that most of my client experiences have been positive. And just as bad clients display certain traits – so do good ones. Maybe we can refer to them as “green” flags – as opposed to red. And it makes sense.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Getting to know people on a more personal level, rather than just as potential clients, has helped to open more doors and forge more friendships. Do good and help people It's this kind of philosophy that drives many freelancers and agencies, and Richard Brandon Taylor , founder at branding agency Brandon, is among them. "We

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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

MARCH 8, 2022

Showing your clients how it works can be just as challenging. There are many ways to go about the client education process. When combined with more personal forms of training, it provides an excellent reference that clients can look back on. The kind your clients will thank you for! They can be informative.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 31, 2022

It makes sense, as there needs to be a common way to refer to these entities. But, all hype aside, what does all of this mean for freelance web designers? may be where the everyday freelancer fits in. Those features could have real benefits for clients and users alike. Is it even worth caring about?

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 4, 2022

10 Cost-Effective Marketing Tips For Creative Freelancers. Venturing out on your own to become a freelancer is a nerve-wracking endeavour. You're on your own, and it's your job to secure clients, boost your business, and sell yourself as a serious professional. Support your fellow freelancers. Then, use it everywhere!

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 7, 2020

You do a good job on a design project, the client loves it and pays you on time, you both walk away feeling good about the exchange. But if you simply disappear off your clients’ radar once the work is done, you’re missing massive opportunities for more work, as well as testimonials and referrals to help your business.

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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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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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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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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 10, 2022

How to Find the Best Freelancers for Logo Design. What type of things do you look for in a freelance designer? This article will help you find the best freelancers for logo design by learning the types of designers you can hire. The “Do's” and “Don'ts” of Freelancing.

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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. Metaverse mayhem.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2023

The passionate freelance illustrator from China has been working across editorials, ad campaigns, fashion and printed editions for the last ten years, and in every piece, his excitement appears to overflow from the page. "I I find myself constantly referring to them when working on something, both for clients and my personal work.

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Vandelay Design

AUGUST 14, 2021

The client snarled, " there's no way I'm paying extra for that." He was referring to the time I would need to research his rather complicated project. Have you ever been challenged by a client for including certain tasks on your invoice? Pricing services is one of the most difficult tasks most freelance web designers face.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 12, 2021

Nowadays, a USP simply refers to some part of a product or service that makes it unique from other, similar products or services. When you’re marketing yourself to clients, it’s important that you select a USP that separates you from the pack. It’s vital to any freelancer to have a steady stream of new work.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With so many options out there, here are the best places to look: Freelance Websites Websites like Fiverr, Upwork and PeoplePerHour have pools of talented freelance graphic designers. Pros: Large talent pools, easy-to-browse profiles, ability to see client reviews/ratings. Client references are like your crystal ball.

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Just Creative

APRIL 19, 2023

With episodes covering things such as sourcing clients, personal branding, design ideation, hand letting, and so much more, there’s enough here for any budding or experienced designer. The Honest Designers Show — Best for Freelancers Like all the best big ideas, the Honest Designers Show was born out of a conversation between friends.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If answering to specific needs for a client doesn't bring you that, then you are only working for the money." That's the distinction I love about freelancing. What's great about this way of working is that the creatives follow their heart, and the clients just have to select the right person to work with."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

She adds: "I did multiple tests and integrated some references to define how I drew faces and hands. Having just completed her first year as a freelance illustrator, Ximena has been learning even more, and not just purely through mistakes. The realities of the industry proved to be just as enlightening. "I

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Choosing not to follow through with a masters in illustration, Eva worked in graphic design on a part time basis before deciding to go freelance around the time of the pandemic. And just like the client's she chooses to work with, Eva's explosive style is closely to her personality. It's just who i am!

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It’s a damning set of statistics, but one that many freelancers and self-employed designers will be all too familiar with eight months into the pandemic. ” Like so many other freelancers, the lack of jobs has seen Mackintosh diversify his offering.

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