Because I moderate and run several large communities on several platforms, I often get messages from various freelancers that ask for a job. The majority of the requests I get are usually via social media, like Facebook. For myself, I’m not in the position to hire another designer or developer, and usually my response is
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Graphic: Don’t Quit Your Day Job Too Early
I am sure that many of you who are blogging or have a business, have or at one point worked a regular job. However, I always hear people wanting to quit early to focusing solely on their business. While it seems great, logically it is not a wise decision. Food and shelter cost money. If
[Continue Reading...]Are You Accepting A Potential Web Design Fail For Your Site?
I freelance and one of things I come across a lot is that even though there are some really great designers, their coding skills lack big time. It is common for me to fix some of the WordPress issues where something was hard- coded when there could have either been a widget or a theme
[Continue Reading...]How Much Should You Get Paid As a Freelancer?
There are hundreds of opportunities open each day for freelancers. Many of the websites that require a freelancer to bid for a project can become quite competitive. Some of the buyer expectations are high when it comes to quality, but in the same breath, they want it for the lowest dollar. So, how much should
[Continue Reading...]Freelance No-No: Web Design In Exchange For Exposure
A lot of newbies in freelancing ask me all sorts of questions about what it takes to freelance and even how much should they charge. I have even had scenarios tossed at me, like if it was okay to design a site to get exposure. That sparked an idea for a blog post, because I
[Continue Reading...]Etiquette Of Freelance Negotiation Between Buyer and Freelancer
Everyone is different. Yes, it is cliche, but when it comes to negotiating a freelance project between buyer and provider, no transaction is the same. It could be based on the employer or the actual freelancer, or what type of project is involved. The problem is communication. In freelancing online, you are more often to
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