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Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Discounting services is not really a good move. But, there are some scenarios where it does make sense to offer a lower price for services.

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Dealing with concerned clients can be a challenge for numerous reasons. I liken it to running around with a fire extinguisher, desperately trying to put out blazes large and small….

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.

How to Be the Web Design Client Your Designer Deserves

How to Be the Web Design Client Your Designer Deserves

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Web Design

Web designers and their clients are supposed to build a relationship over time. A good design is built on a foundation of creative collaboration and mutual understanding. When business owners…

The Types of Freelance Design Clients You Should Avoid

The Types of Freelance Design Clients You Should Avoid

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Learn how the right clients will respect your time and expertise, and will be realistic and professional in their expectations.

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

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Freelance Design / Web Design

The benefits of slowing down the design process, leading to more thoughtful, creative, and satisfying work.

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

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Freelance Design

Prolonged silence from clients can be frustrating. There are only so many hours in a day, after all. Yet there is also frustration in their inability to consistently communicate with you.

How to Manage Multiple Websites for Multiple Clients

How to Manage Multiple Websites for Multiple Clients

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Web Design

Starting out as a freelance web professional is such an exciting/scary experience. You’ve thrown your talents out there into the market and hope that you can find success. If you…

How to Calm Down a Panicky Design Client

How to Calm Down a Panicky Design Client

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We discuss panicky clients and cover methods that will not only de-escalate their panic but also bring them around to your point of view.

How to Deal With Overly Opinionated Design Clients

How to Deal With Overly Opinionated Design Clients

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Freelance Design

We discuss how you as the designer can nip most design by committee in the bud, and show you how you can use it to your advantage.

What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves

What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves

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Freelance Design

Undoubtedly clients come and go. Some, you’ll know it’s coming. Others may be a surprise. Regardless, you need to know how to deal with the situation.

How to Deal With Your Ego as a Designer

How to Deal With Your Ego as a Designer

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Freelance Design
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