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Colour Tools, Palettes, Schemes And Theory

Posted June 9, 2008 in freelancenews

Colour Tools, Palettes, Schemes And Theory
Whether you’re a website designer, logo designer, print designer or other, this comprehensive list of colour tools and resources will help.

I’m A Light Bulb Flashing, Epiphanator To The Extreme! And My Business Shows It!

Posted June 9, 2008 in Inspiration

Oprah calls them epiphanies and my best friend calls them light bulb moments. Whatever they are called, they are the seeds of inspiration that lead us down the paths of success whether in our personal or professional lives.

I used to ignore them as fleeting daydreams of things that would never happen, and then one day, the light bulb stayed on. And I figured out my subconscious was trying to tell me something.

It was trying to tell me, WAKE UP! I was drowning in a sea of debt, no money coming in, sick with cancer, with just one desire; to write. I had an excellent education with two degrees no less. I just wasn’t connecting enough dots to survive. Any of you are/were in a similar situation? If so, read on. [Click Here to Read More...]

Web Typography – Differences in Anti-aliasing

Posted June 9, 2008 in freelancenews

Web Typography – Differences in Anti-aliasing
Because computer displays are based on pixels and fonts are forced into that square grid, on-screen type tends to naturally look a bit blocky. Anti-aliasing technology blurs the font’s edges slightly…

10 SEO Rules for Designers

Posted June 9, 2008 in freelancenews

10 SEO Rules for Designers
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a vital component of any website. As a web designer or blogger, it’s important you understand how SEO works.

45 Home Business Resources: Things and People That Help You Make Money In Your Underwear

Posted June 9, 2008 in freelancenews

45 Home Business Resources: Things and People That Help You Make Money In Your Underwear
“What follows is a really long list. Like, really long. You might want to bookmark it and come back later if you’re working or something…”

How Do They Do That? Nine Mind Blowing Flash Animations

Posted June 8, 2008 in freelancenews

How Do They Do That? Nine Mind Blowing Flash Animations
Whether you are new to flash or a seasoned professional, these sites will make you sit back in wonder…

5 Online Archives To Aid Your Research

Posted June 8, 2008 in Tools/Resources

Many freelancers depend on the Internet for research. A simple Google search or a Wikipedia entry, however, may not be the most reputable source. When a project calls for a trustworthy and academic resource, you should consider an online archive. There really are ways to view original documents without stepping into a library. Below are five highly regarded online archives to aid your research.

• Digital Library of the Commons (DLC) – The DLC offers free, online access to an archive of international literatures on the commons, common-pool resources and common property.
• CARRIE – This was the Internet’s first full-text online electronic library. Created by Professor Lynn H. Nelson of the University of Kansas, it offers archival documents from World War I and other moments in European history.

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10 Bad Habits of Designers

Posted June 8, 2008 in freelancenews

10 Bad Habits of Designers
Here is a list of some of the bad habits we as designers are faced with constantly and some suggestions on how to fix them…

4 Power Questions for Killer Business Blog Posts that Grow Your Business

Posted June 8, 2008 in freelancenews

4 Power Questions for Killer Business Blog Posts that Grow Your Business
Next time you write a post for your business blog, and you really want to kick it in the head and get results, ask yourself these four power questions…