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

APRIL 25, 2023

Working with clients is a mixed bag. Thankfully, most clients are fair and honest. On the other hand, you’ll find the occasional nightmare client. On the other hand, you’ll find the occasional nightmare client. For example, maybe a client rubbed you the wrong way during your initial conversation.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The first involves clients who are on a tight budget. The other belongs to cheap clients that aren’t interested in spending money. Here’s how to tell the difference between cheap clients and those on a budget. What Are Your Client’s Expectations? Clients often have similar budgetary restrictions.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2023

And one area that requires a lot of attention is making things easier for clients to manage. So, no matter how many customizations we’ve done, clients are still going to need to do some things for themselves. With that in mind, here are five such web-related skills that clients will need to get the most out of their website.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 12, 2022

Every designer has run into “that” client. You spend too much of your time trying to mollify one client while other projects fall by the wayside. There are some big-picture benefits of working with picky clients. Oddly enough, it can take a client who focuses on the minutia to make us aware of this.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 7, 2023

Communication is among the most important aspects of our relationship with clients. Let’s explore some ideas for improving client email communication. They’re ideal for showing clients where to click, what to look for, or pointing out bugs. How can you ask the right questions without overwhelming your client?

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

When you’re excited about a project, you inspire others to be as well – including clients. Suddenly, a client who was so elated pays significantly less attention to what is going on. How can we get clients to care about their website for the long term? Yet not every client will see it that way.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to marketing your freelance web design business, it’s easy to spend the bulk of your energy on attracting new clients. There is great value in keeping existing clients in the loop. Writing for your existing design clients isn’t quite the same as trying to reach prospective ones. Write from Experience.

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In our carefully curated list, we share a bunch of agents who've demonstrated exceptional dedication to their artists over the years and a profound understanding of their clients, too. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 4, 2023

Launching a website for a client doesn’t mean the end of the road. But it’s still the best way to ensure that a client will keep coming back. But it’s still the best way to ensure that a client will keep coming back. However, each client is unique. Let your client know if a delay is expected.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. I would occasionally submit satisfactory works to magazines."

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Web designers work with all types of clients. However, some clients see this as a bug, not a feature. Could that experience also be relevant to the client’s goals? Perhaps finding out what a client needs is most important. What Makes a Client Unique? Your client’s niche plays little to no role.

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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. We design pretty and functional things; clients make them slightly less pretty and functional.

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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. Building Successful Long-Term Relationships Web designers often build long-term relationships with clients.

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SpeckyBoy

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The ability to work with multiple clients is one of the perks of being a freelance web designer. It’s crucial to not only focus on a project’s outcome, but on our relationships with clients as well. For example, if a client requests functionality that is out of their budget, it’s up to us to explain the situation.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 19, 2023

Chasing after new clients is part of being a freelancer or small web design agency. But we shouldn’t forget about existing clients. The challenge is that some clients don’t provide lasting revenue. The right strategies can ensure that every client is a profitable one. It’s a direct path to growth.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 13, 2023

No one likes to lose a web design client. The reality is that there are times when losing a client is a net positive. Today, we’ll look past the downside and focus on how losing a client can potentially help your web design business. Take client relationships. It’s an unfortunate part of running a business.

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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. With that in mind, let’s look at traits that make for a great web design client.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

"They go from developing the big idea and concept to selecting models, presenting ideas to clients, styling celebrities, and overseeing shoots with directors and photographers, plus supervising the post-production process," he explains. Clients can change their minds daily and give feedback that can be tricky to interpret," he reveals.

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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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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2024

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. When it was first launched, Cathy points out that it was more of a lifestyle magazine for kids, with plenty of tips on what to wear and places to visit. "My Cathy's advice isn't limited to her clients, though.

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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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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. I would occasionally submit satisfactory works to magazines."

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whatever the actual expectations of our clients, we might feel the need to project an image of having it all under control. Yet there can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us as we are – flaws and all. Yet there can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us as we are – flaws and all. And that’s OK.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Trust is the foundation of a good client/designer relationship. Just about every freelancer has a story about an untrustworthy client. Web designers have a part to play in terms of gaining the trust of clients as well. If your clients don’t feel they can trust you – it’s going to be a bumpy ride. The Web Designer Toolbox.

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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 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 bright side to dealing with deadbeat clients is that there’s always a next time. And what should be the first thing you do with your next client? Choose Your Clients Well.

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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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Creative Boom

MARCH 31, 2024

Changing direction After slogging it out as an in-house graphic designer for five years while freelancing for private clients at night, Nikos felt burnt out. I said: 'f**k clients; let's work for a brand that no longer exists in the real world but thrives in an alternative timeline!' It's just profound," he says.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Because whether you're sharing your showcase with an art director at a creative agency, an editor at a newspaper or magazine, or a course leader at a university, they're more than likely to be time-pressed people who want to decide in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. But also look at what art directors are asking for, and fill the gap."

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

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. When communicating with clients, you might feel the need to show just how smart and talented you are.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 2, 2022

A multi-purpose blog magazine WordPress themes , best for 2022 and perfect for online newspaper, news, blog and editorial ventures. Modern minimal style highly Responsive WordPress Themes with advanced header features and unique pre-build blog/magazine website demos. Creative Blog/Magazine WordPress Themes Of 2022.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2020

Everyone has had the kind of clients that you wish you could punch – the scope creepers , the micromanagers, the non-payers. But there’s a certain kind of client in particular who is as much a danger to themselves as they are to you. It’s very aggravating, but it is a long-established part of being a freelancer.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2023

Its client list includes the likes of Ace & Tate, Skoda, Amsterdam Museum Night, and OFFF Festival. Other key reference points include printed materials from the same era, such as booklets, magazines, and manuals.

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