A recent web design client of mine made a statement that really stuck with me. The project is just now starting up, and (about a previous designer they worked with) they said:
With our old designer, we were really the ones telling him what to do. And that’s no good, because we don’t know anything. We [...]
I’m a firm believer that the web is setting some serious standards for the way business operates and the way it is going to progress in the coming years.
As I’m experiencing the management and ownership of my own business (Aspiring Indie), I can’t help but wonder about what the next generation’s work environment is going [...]
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I am often asked whether I accept rush writing jobs. My answer to that question is: Yes!! Sometimes... I will take on rush work when I can complete it without affecting other project deadlines.
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Communicating with Indecisive Clients
Web designers will get to work with all different types of clients. While that’s one of the nice things that keeps the job from getting too monotonous, we also have to be able to communicate effectively...
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Have you ever read an email from someone that was too wordy, lacked focus, and left you confused? How can we learn from reading such emails to improve our own communication?
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Something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while is a business name. Ever since I started designing, developing and publishing my own sites, I’ve felt like I needed a name.
Hate Writing Query Letters? Try LOIs
Letters of introduction are simple to write, and once you've got the formula down, you can adapt it to almost any market.
Top 5 Laptops for Developers
It’s primarily the larger type of desktop replacement laptops that attract the developer’s attention. This list gives a few examples of some laptops that stand out in this department.
