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Freelance mistakes you’ll probably make

Freelance mistakes you’ll probably make

Working as a freelancer means that your business is all about you. You’re the sole person in charge of making the tough decisions. You’ll decide how to market your business, which services to offer an

How to Find Web Design Clients

How to Find Web Design Clients

Do you find yourself stuck when finding new web design clients? Whether you own a web design company or work as a freelancer, expanding your audience and attracting clients can be challenging.Talking

The trick to pitching a design without striking out

The trick to pitching a design without striking out

How you present your design solutions (whether it be to another team member or a client) has an impact on how they view the quality of that solution as well as you the designer.When I say presentation

How to approach usability testing

How to approach usability testing

In order to deliver a clean, fresh, and — more importantly — effective user interface, usability tests are required. It is very unlikely any designer, regardless of his reputation and skills, will be

7 Best Side Hustles

7 Best Side Hustles

According to some historical records, some people out there have boundless energy, loads of free time, and ambition enough to make a dictator blush. These people are called “not parents”, “morning peo

Exclusive Infographic: WordPress by the Numbers

Exclusive Infographic: WordPress by the Numbers

What is WordPress? It began as a simple CMS for building a blog, and it has evolved over the years into a complex ecosystem of tools and resources.WordPress can power ecommerce sites, interactive cour

I hate design…now what?

I hate design…now what?

So you’ve been working as a designer for the past few years. You’re good at it. You’re successful. Maybe even really successful. You’ve had big-name clients, your name is out there, and you’re being s

How to Bootstrap a Web Design Business

How to Bootstrap a Web Design Business

Starting your own business is a process with a fair share of challenges. Even in the web design world, where you can potentially minimize costs by working from home and collaborating with freelance co

7 lessons Game of Thrones offers designers

7 lessons Game of Thrones offers designers

Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire book series, has captivated audiences for five seasons now, with a sixth already in production. The show might be set in a fantasy k

How to Build a Strong Brand Reputation

How to Build a Strong Brand Reputation

Most of us are concerned about our public image, right? It matters a lot how people see and think of us. Export the same sentiment to a brand instead of a person. That’s what brand reputation is all a

Microsoft buys LinkedIn: What it means for designers

Microsoft buys LinkedIn: What it means for designers

On Monday, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced that Microsoft would buy LinkedIn in an all-cash deal for $196 a share, at $26.2 billion. In a news release on the Microsoft website, both companies vowed t

Is it time you opened a design agency?

Is it time you opened a design agency?

You’ve been busting your ass for years as a freelance designer, taking projects as they come, performing every role required for a successful business: producer, CEO, HR, accounting, marketing, and sa