Some of this is slight a tongue-in-cheek type post. It comes after having dealt with clients who have expected more than what was agreed upon a project. So, here is my Freelancers Creed: 1. A freelancer can accept or refuse business, or recommend projects to a colleague. 2. A freelancer is not free. 3. A
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What Is The Best Resolution For Designing?
In the past, I have been known to say 800×600, but remember the days when there were smaller resolutions. There are still people out there with much smaller resolutions, whether with the small netbooks, or older computers. I have been designing for 1024×768 and above, even though my own computer screen is suited best for
[Continue Reading...]5 Ways To Become a Better Freelance Web Designer
Here are some things I have found to work the past few years to become better as a freelance web designer. 1. Connect with others in your niche. You can learn and teach. Also, you never know when a colleague might think of you for a client they might not be able to complete a
[Continue Reading...]Freelance? Do Not Work For Less Money
If you freelance, you may have done the job bidding sites. For example, if you list that you work $20 per hour, then do not bid for a job any less what you are worth. However, in the same breath, do not overcharge. If you are conducting business with a client, remember to get the
[Continue Reading...]Tips On Creating a Web Design Portfolio
As a web and graphic designer, there are a few options to choose in creating a portfolio, a tangible printed version, and an online version. A tangible version, like a printed copy would include quality prints of your best work as a visual example. An online version, is where you can create a website to
[Continue Reading...]Google Webmaster Tool Benefits
Google Webmaster Tools is a way for webmasters to get their site properly web index by Google. There are also other features that this tool offers that make this a hub for any webmaster. Getting a site indexed is important. What is web indexing? Indexing is as: “collects, parses, and stores data to facilitate fast
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