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, [...]
Design matters. There’s no question about it. Whether you’re a graphic designer, copywriter, photographer or blogger, any and all sorts of design will shape the outcome of your business from the moment you present yourself.
Think about it. We all know someone that has been gracefully blessed with the divine skills of something. That something can [...]
Christine, I have a confession to make. I got a copy of your eBook (How I Built a Profitable Freelance Business for Under $50 … And How You Can Too!) and read it through it. I thought it was great, even though I wasn’t technically a freelancer - I just wanted to [...]
Are you one of those freelancers who bid on low paying gigs and yet don’t get accepted? Or do you simply find it difficult to find work? If you are guilty conscious of one of the above two, then read on, I will be guiding you on how to use effectively use forums to get [...]
We all have ideas, some are crazy, some worth our time (and money). If it wasn’t for someone’s idea, I certainly wouldn’t be writing this post because there would be no computer, internet or WordPress.
But how exactly do ideas become reality? We all know for a fact that to make ideas happen it takes a [...]
FAQ: Do You Accept Rush Jobs?
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.
40 Most Beautiful And Inspirational Website Designs Of 2008
2008 has brought some big changes in the design trends. One of the major ones was the end of the “glossy revolution“. View the top 40 amazing, beautiful and inspirational website designs of 2008.
Freelance Designers: Is Name Recognition Important for Success?
Freelancing by nature tends to be a career that isn’t going to put you in the spotlight. Here's a balanced look at the impact of name recognition on the career of freelancers.
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...
Pen Zen: Bring Clarity to Writing
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?
What’s In a Business Name? Everything?
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.
