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.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

How to Become a Web Designer with Zero Experience Are you tired of your tedious 9-5 job? Think you've got an eye for good design? Web design could be your ticket to greener pastures. You guessed it – web designers. Why Web Design? Think of this as your ‘ Web Design 101.

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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.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But let’s say that you just booked a new web design project. Now, ask yourself: Who are you designing for? Are you putting your client’s needs first? You’d like to think that most designers are ethical. And they’ll keep their focus entirely on client needs. What about Client Requests?

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 2, 2024

The technology is already changing how web designers do their jobs. We’re also seeing prompt-based tools that promise to “design” for us. Here are some ideas for repositioning web designers in the age of AI. The web design industry has a plethora of tools for every need.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Booking new clients for your web design business is challenging. The process can feel a bit like being involved in a reality show competition – even if you’re the only designer involved. The process can feel a bit like being involved in a reality show competition – even if you’re the only designer involved.

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Noupe

MARCH 6, 2024

Welcome to the digital era, where web design is not just a skill but an ever-evolving art form. To guide you through the labyrinth of trends, techniques, and innovations, we have listed some of the best web design blogs on the internet. In 2024, staying ahead of the curve in this dynamic field is more crucial than ever.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Web designers don’t always have the luxury of working on big projects. 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.

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 19, 2022

It sounds a lot like a typical web design project – albeit on a smaller scale. Here are some tips for making more productive moments during your web design projects. A web designer’s past projects are a goldmine of information. Perhaps you’re waiting for a client to send some content your way.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Web designers can spend a lot of time performing maintenance tasks. 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. Plus, a client’s needs can vary quite a bit. How many large-scale clients can you manage?

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The web design industry has matured in a number of ways over the past two decades. And it’s now easier than ever for new designers to learn the craft. But, what about our clients? But, what about our clients? It’s fair to wonder how the typical web design client has evolved over the same time period.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability for clients to update their websites has become a common project requirement. In its most basic form, a user needs only an account and a web browser to get started. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. Needs may have evolved. Needs may have evolved.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MARCH 8, 2021

Growth is among the most desirable goals for any web design business. One thing you may not expect with that growth is the continued pull of your legacy clients. For these folks, you’re not necessarily that big-time web designer. The Web Designer Toolbox. Here are some tips to help you manage.

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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. I’ve spent over two decades in the web design industry.

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 4, 2023

Implementing creative solutions is a big part of what web designers do. 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. Basic Image Editing.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Web designers are a passionate lot. When you’re excited about a project, you inspire others to be as well – including clients. 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.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 11, 2024

Taking your freelance web design career to the next level is challenging. As such, let’s look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of reaching beyond web design. Why Web Design Isn’t Always Enough Working with clients can be rewarding. Why do you need both to succeed?

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Dreamweaver has long been a staple for web designers. The client insisted that I use Dreamweaver. Does it still have a place in web design? Dreamweaver Was Ahead of Its Time and Built for Longevity The late 1990s saw an explosion of web design tools. Image courtesy of the Web Design Museum.

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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.

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Creative Market

JANUARY 20, 2020

As this year comes to a close, we look toward the new year with excitement for the web design trends for 2020. The past year was filled with developments in virtual reality and voice UX, as well as the prominence of geometric shapes in design, so what will 2020 bring for web design? Felt - Magazine Style Theme.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When left unattended, scope creep in web design, as in any business, causes stress and costs time and money. You will improve communication with clients , keep your web design projects on track , and may also turn a potential project management problem into a new business opportunity. The solution? SEO services.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

Have you ever noticed that most freelance web design advice is related to gaining new clients? Instead of rehashing all the old strategies for increasing business, let’s talk about what happens when a client heads out the door. If you’re around long enough, you’ll undoubtedly see clients come and go.

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

If you spend a bit of time in the web design industry, you’ll undoubtedly run into someone who just doesn’t understand the value of what you do. As a young designer, I can remember a few co-workers (and even my boss) having no idea what I did. But in those days, web design was a fairly new concept in the mainstream.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 11, 2023

Web designers often fret about tools and technologies. The feature allows us to design and build an entire website within the browser. 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.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 6, 2023

Yet web designers place a great deal of pressure on themselves to keep up. After all, you have clients to serve and a limited amount of time for learning. You’re working on a project, and your client requests a new feature (never mind the scope creep for the moment). However, web design is neither of those things.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The web design marketplace is flooded with choices. We’re competing with both discount designers and DIY services that promise the moon (all for one low monthly price ). Thus, convincing a client to invest in a custom website can be difficult. But prospective clients don’t always look at the fine print.

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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. After all, commitment is a key ingredient to a successful web design career. Communication.

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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. In web design, sometimes we take the path of least resistance. We hear you!

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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. Sometimes web designers need to shift gears faster than a Ferrari. But working with clients throws a wrench into your schedule. For example, there are some clients I hear from once a year (if that).

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 3, 2020

Among the first things you learn as a freelance web designer is that everybody wants a deal. Whether it’s a new client or an existing one, you’ll receive plenty of requests for discounted pricing. It’s almost as if they mistake a web design firm for a used car lot. The Web Designer Toolbox.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Where does that leave web designers? My take is that AI isn’t likely to have the negative impact on web design that some fear. The Web Designer Toolbox. Unlimited Downloads: 1,000,000+ Web Templates, Themes, Plugins, Design Assets, and much more! Web Templates. 2,000+ Templates.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 20, 2023

As an industry, web design doesn’t sit still. That’s why web designers need to evolve. You’re Missing Out on Projects Just as web design changes, so do project requirements. Clients take notice of both design and functionality trends. But we’re here to help!

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SpeckyBoy

JULY 17, 2023

This thinking also applies to AI’s impact on web designers. Here are a few areas where I believe AI will frustrate web designers. Cleaning Up After Adventurous Clients Some website owners love to experiment. Web designers are usually left to deal with the aftermath. It’s part of the job.

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SpeckyBoy

JUNE 6, 2023

I’m convinced that web designers are underappreciated. Yet it feels like our achievements fly under the radar of clients and the general public. Web designers? Now, I don’t think clients are obliged to send us a cake after their site launches. Design and code are detail-oriented jobs.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Among the many misconceptions about running a freelance web design business is the idea that you should sign up for every project that comes your way. Here are four reasons why you may want to turn down a web design project. The Client’s Budget Is Too Small. The web design industry has become very segmented.

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