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Case Study: 10 lessons from a successful startup
Building a product from scratch isn’t easy, but it can be a very rewarding process. When I had the idea for Revue, I…
By Paul Kemp
Infographic: What’s a graphic designer?
Ever wondered how you measure up to the rest of the industry? How do you compare to the average age, location, and…
By Lucia Franco
10 simple steps to qualify your clients
Qualifying your clients is an important step that helps to keep you from wasting time on those suspects who will either…
How to annoy your freelancer
Being a freelancer means that you’ve chosen a different type of lifestyle. If you work at home, then you’re not rushing…
The only way to sell design
Clients drag their feet.
You know they need a designer. They know they need a designer. It’s something you both have…
Solve your cashflow by getting paid up front
As freelancers, we’ve all had to chase clients to get paid. You submit an invoice, and your client goes quiet. Thirty…
By Ian Vadas
We teach clients the skills to do our job, and you should too
There are two types of design clients in the design world: Those with more money than time, and those with more time…
By Avery Wagner
The right way to increase your freelance rates without losing clients
You aren’t being paid...
Scratch that. You aren’t being paid what you’re worth. You bend over backwards for your…
Face facts: You’re replaceable, and there’s only 2 things you can do about it
Let’s say that co-owners of a business who know nothing about creating a website (except that they need one) are in the…
By Avery Wagner
InVision reveals design industry stats
What is a design-driven organization, according to designers? What organizations put a legitimate emphasis on design?…
6 simple rules for explaining the web to clients
One of our biggest challenges when producing client work is communicating technical information effectively with…
How to attract a never-ending supply of clients
Your business is starving. You’re struggling to get the clients and projects you need to keep your business going.…
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…
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…
5 clients that will destroy your design business
Have you ever had a customer from hell? The kind of customer who abuses you, spending as little as they possibly can…
The secret to happy clients
Sometimes, being a web designer is more than just creating a beautiful, functional website. You may have to play…
Opera’s introduces a new power-saving mode, continues the browser war
The last couple of months have been nothing short of groundbreaking for the Opera browser and the company. Two months…
How to find clients who’ll fight for your attention
“How do I get more clients?” It’s a question most freelancers struggle with. It’s tough to attract great clients and…
