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3 Powerful Ways To Bring In More End-Of-Year Business

Posted December 9, 2008 in Business 6 Rockin' Comments »

The end of the year can be a dry time for some freelancers — potential clients are on vacation, hectic schedules mean emails don’t get returned, and on top of that, the troubled economy is taking its toll.

With so many businesses tapped for cash, is there any hope for ending the year strong?

You bet there is — as long as you exercise a little creativity and get the ball rolling now, there is plenty of opportunity to end the year strong.

Here are three ideas that can help you fill up the coffers before December is through:

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50+ Websites Submitted by the Designers – Part 1

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50+ Websites Submitted by the Designers
27 impressive websites submitted by the designers themselves.

Improve your css skill, right now!

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How To Improve Your CSS Skills Right Now
A few basic suggestions for improving your skills when using CSS.

160+ Resources and Tips To Help Manage Your Reputation Online

Posted December 9, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

160+ Resources and Tips To Help Manage Your Reputation Online
Everything you need to manage your reputation online and get to any nasty Web surprises before they get to you.

Open Thread: What’s Your Story?

Posted December 8, 2008 in Open Thread 18 Rockin' Comments »

Have you ever read an interview or story of a successful freelancer? Isn’t it fascinating?

Freelancing is one of those things where success doesn’t come easy, and reading about how another person made it can be truly inspiring. Not to mention informative.

But have you ever thought about your own story? How did you get started? What challenges did you face? How did you over come them?

Knowing and telling your story can be more valuable than you might think.

Why you should tell your story

There are probably many reasons that you should know and share your personal story, but three of them stick out to me as being the most important:

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Amazing Web Design Tutorials

Posted December 7, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Amazing Web Design Tutorials
Web design is almost completely a freelance industry. So today, we’re going to look at some of the best web design tutorials ever created.

13 Characteristics of Outstanding Blog Design

Posted December 6, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

13 Characteristics of Outstanding Blog Design
Most web designers are getting more and more requests from clients to design custom blog themes, this post helps showcase the elements of outstanding design.

How To Start a Freelance Business Today (Tools for Beginners)

Posted December 5, 2008 in Business, How-To 28 Rockin' Comments »

Have you been reading about freelancing for weeks now?

Do you think that freelancing could be an excellent hedge against these harsh times? Have you done your homework adequately, and are you at last you’re ready to start your very own freelance business?

Congratulations!

But, before you start there are a few important things to consider. You’ll need a skill or a product to market, you’ll need some basic equipment, and finally, you’ll need a plan.

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Smoky Website Designs for Your Inspiration!

Posted December 4, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Smoky Website Designs for Your Inspiration
It’s a selection of the most beautiful smoky web designs for your inspiration.