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Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We call ourselves web designers and developers. However, the job often goes beyond those narrow margins. Freelancers and small agencies deal with a range of non-design and coding issues. We…

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

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Freelance Design / WordPress

Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.

25+ Best Free Serif Fonts for Creatives

25+ Best Free Serif Fonts for Creatives

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Fonts

A collection of the best free serif fonts currently available. Typefaces that beautifully combine aesthetics, functionality, and readability.

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

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Freelance Design

Addressing the issue of workaholism among designers, offering insights into achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

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Freelance Design

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

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Freelance Design

With the disruption of the pandemic, many web designers have had to put their learning goals on hold. The question is, how do we manage these disruptions and avoid falling behind?

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Reasons to reconsider and update your web design workflow for efficiency, creativity, and client satisfaction.

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Should you worry if all of your design projects look similar? Of course not. It may mean that you’re particularly successful in one specific area of design.

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

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Freelance Design

Crafting compelling portfolio content that showcases your skills and attracts the right clients.

Here Are the Biggest Mistakes Freelance Web Designers Make

Here Are the Biggest Mistakes Freelance Web Designers Make

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Freelance Design

Here are the biggest mistakes freelance web designers typically make. I’ve experienced them all. Read on to learn how to avoid them.

Why You Should Include Your Personal Passions in Your Design Work

Why You Should Include Your Personal Passions in Your Design Work

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Including interesting side projects in your portfolio can help you make the leap from forgettable, all-purpose designer to an industry superstar.

The Five Types of Projects NOT to Include in Your Portfolio

The Five Types of Projects NOT to Include in Your Portfolio

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Freelance Design
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