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So you’re just getting started in freelance web design/development? One of the biggest fears freelancers face before they jump into doing this full-time is: will I be able to consistently get enough work to sustain myself and my family in the long term? It’s a valid concern. After all, nobody wants to quit a safe […] View original post at …
Did you know that Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” turned 30 this year? Even if that name doesn’t ring a bell, there’s a strong possibility you’ve unintentionally encountered the music video for it at some point, thanks to a rickroll. Or maybe you’re more familiar with the maze game prank from about 10 […] View original post at …
Any business transaction you make should have a contract attached to it. And, if you should happen to encounter clients who aren’t “comfortable” with the terms of the contract, well then… Danger, Will Robinson. It doesn’t matter what the price tag is for each project or individual task you take on with a new client. […] View original post at …
If you’re reading this, then you’ve already decided to make the leap into the wonderful world of WordPress web development and design. While I’d love to take this time to celebrate and welcome you to what’s bound to be an exciting adventure, I think we should jump right into talking business. Shall we? Starting a […] View original post at …
Social proof is kind of a scary thing. It’s the idea that, despite any gut feeling one might have to the contrary, people are more willing to go along with a decision if the majority of their peers agree with it. Take movies, for instance. You’ve got the original The Fast and the Furious movie […] View original post at …
Working in a field like web development has some pretty awesome perks. By far one of the best benefits of working as a freelance web developer is that you have the freedom and flexibility to work for whoever you want, whenever you want, and wherever you want. Right? Technically, yes, but… But it’s not that […] View original post at …
It’s funny. I think that for every step forward we make in bridging the physical gaps that separate us from one another, we take one step backward in terms of actual human-to-human contact. I’m not saying I object to any of it. As a millennial, I’m much more comfortable with emailing and Facebook messaging than […] View original post at …
You know that the content on your site is valuable. That’s why you do things like protect your images from theft. But for those of you who have additional content of value—like web designs, logos, copy, custom video content, etc.—you should know how to keep them safe as well. Rather than try to find one-off […] View original post at …
“Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.” is the first reported instance of the English language idiom that most of us know as “A picture is worth a thousand words”. In other words, why waste your breath (or fingers) when you could use a single picture to tell your story? A beautiful example of […] View original post at …
What do you do when a conversation leads to a new client relationship? Is it a smooth process from one step to another, or are clients frequently confused, barraging you with questions about the next step in the process? Creating a client onboarding process can help ensure a positive customer experience that will set the […] View original post at …
