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Freelance mistakes you’ll probably make

Working as a freelancer means that your business is all about you. You’re the sole person in charge of making the tough…

5 clients that will destroy your design business

Have you ever had a customer from hell? The kind of customer who abuses you, spending as little as they possibly can…

The secret to happy clients

Sometimes, being a web designer is more than just creating a beautiful, functional website. You may have to play…

Opera’s introduces a new power-saving mode, continues the browser war

The last couple of months have been nothing short of groundbreaking for the Opera browser and the company. Two months…

How to find clients who’ll fight for your attention

“How do I get more clients?” It’s a question most freelancers struggle with. It’s tough to attract great clients and…

5 things nobody tells you about freelancing

Starting out on your own as a freelancer is exciting. You’re making your talents available to the world, and are ready…

How to build your portfolio with freelance projects

When I first learned to code, and started looking for freelance web design projects, I felt like I was in a Catch-22.…

The moment I realized I wasn’t an “artist”…

…and how it transformed my design career forever. I’m going to share with you one of the most profound moments in my…

Celebrity culture in web design

Every industry has its heroes and celebrities—well, we web designers don’t have anything like the powerhouse that is…

Why I quit my dream job in web design

Always do what you love. That’s what they say, right? If you follow your dreams and try to make it in the field that…

5 easy ways to get fired from a design job

Plenty of web designers are consummate professionals who strive to do the best for their clients and provide excellent…

How to be hired by the best clients

Hiring a web designer is a bit of a minefield for a budding entrepreneur. Most are not particularly tech-savvy, and the…

Building effective web design teams

When you are just starting out in a web development business, it can be really tempting to try to handle most (if not…

How to design a pitch deck: lessons from a seasoned founder

Successful startups are known for their disruptive approach, so it’s interesting to see how so many innovative…

Stop defending design, start presenting solutions

If you do any client work, you understand that success or failure depends on meeting expectations; one of the hardest…

7 lessons Game of Thrones offers designers

Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire book series, has captivated audiences for five…

How to develop the perfect web skillset

Understanding the true value of the work we do is one of the first lessons many of us learn. Turning away spec work,…

Is it time you opened a design agency?

You’ve been busting your ass for years as a freelance designer, taking projects as they come, performing every role…