Even nowadays, there are still more than a few folks who think that a regular job is the only way to go and that earning a living online is nothing more than a myth. Is that a way of thinking which will get you anywhere, is selling your time the only possibility?
Of course not, and [...]
As a freelancer, entrepreneur or business owner, your main goal is to convert each client into a returning client. It’s much easier to keep your clients than always having to try to find new ones (and cheaper too).
Making sure your clients are completely satisfied is not only a surefire way to keep them coming back, [...]
When doing business online, is patience something that will help you succeed in the long run or on the other hand, will it just slow you down?
Everything is dynamic as far as the Web is concerned, so that it’s easy to understand why some people don’t exactly see online business and patience as a winning [...]
Some time ago the folks at Freelance Switch had this survey (I’m sure you’ve heard of it by now), 3,700 freelancers responded and now we get to see the results. If you took part in the survey you probably already received the PDF report, if you didn’t participate you can make a donation (of at [...]
The meaning of Effective and Freelancer respectively according to dictionary.com:
“Producing the intended or expected result”
“A person who sells services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them”
So an effective freelancer would be “A person who sells services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them producing the intended or expected [...]
As we roll into the new year, you have a choice to make - you can either do the same day-in and day-out things you did in 2007, or you can break away and make a game-changing course correction that will make 2008 your best year ever. If you choose to do the latter, here’s [...]
8 Strategies For Successful Relations With Clients
Let’s face it. Some days, you want to just fire your clients. You go through one too many comps, iterations or edits and you’ve had enough. It has happened to everyone at least once and I’d be lying if I said it won’t happen again.
Top 8 Friendly Designers Worth Following On Twitter!
There has been many posts about designers to follow on twitter, which I did, most don’t follow back most don’t answer @’s or dm’s so i thought I would make a post about the friendliest designer’s on Twitter!
How Usable Is Your Copy?
When we talk about usability, we generally refer to the user interface (UI) — the layout of buttons, labels, tabs and so on. But there is one other element that should not be ignored as it alone can waste all the hard work you’ve put into crafting a beautiful UI. Copy.
25 Ways to be More Productive as a Designer
Work often consume our lives, but if we can become more productive at work and adopt good habits, our personal lives, in theory should improve as well.
6 Copywriting Tips for the Non-Writer
If you’re a creative professional (like a graphic designer, photographer, or illustrator) understanding the basics of good copywriting can put more money in your pocket! How?
5 Ways To Get New Customers And Grow Your Online Business
It’s easy to sit back, slack off and watch the money roll in, especially if you are satisfied with how well you’re doing. But keep in mind that if you slack off too much, your competitors will soon catch up and eventually put you out of business.
