Business
How to get better client feedback
As designers and developers, our jobs get a lot easier when we receive clear and organized feedback. One-word answers and vague critiques are kryptonite to… Read More
Business, Development
5 A/B tests every web designer should build into their process
A new motto I’ve adopted as a freelance service provider is to give my clients “the Disney experience.” I’m all about delivering great results in… Read More
Design
The secret to telling a memorable story with design
There’s no getting away from the fact that storytelling has become a pretty trendy buzzword, especially when it comes to marketing. But unlike many buzzwords,… Read More
Design
Psychology of design: structuring online success
Every choice a designer makes will impact the way a consumer interacts with t a product, service, or company. This is especially true for the… Read More
Business
11 ways to design a “Contact us” page that converts
Your website is one of the most important marketing and branding tools for your business, so devoting time and money making it gorgeous to look… Read More
Design
Why (and how) to design with personality
Think about your last few designs. Which are the ones you really loved? Which are the ones you thought were really good but were missing… Read More
Design, Development
Web design vs web development: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
Ever had a prospect contact you for what they thought was a new web design, when it turned out what they really needed was a… Read More
Design, Development
Be a hybrid designer developer
When it’s time for an agency to open a new position, the discussion often boils down to whether a designer or a developer would be… Read More
Development, WordPress
Gain new Local insights at DE{CODE}, the global WordPress conference for developers
There’s never been a better time to specialize in WordPress development. and with WP Engine DE{CODE} fast approaching, now is a… Read More
Marketing
How strategically segmenting your email list increases engagement
If you’ve been in the online business space for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the importance of your email list and… Read More
Business
Travel is beneficial for designers
Who doesn’t love traveling? But as a designer, maybe it’s time to consider that travel isn’t only relaxing, it can also offer some significant benefits… Read More
Business
How to get content from clients on time to keep projects moving
“At my agency, every single project was held up because of content.” This quote came from a conversation with a lady that ran a small… Read More
Business
12 ways to get more from a virtual conference
Virtual conferences boomed during the early months of the pandemic, and more than two years later, virtual attendance is showing no signs of slowing. That’s… Read More
Business
4 reasons networking hasn’t won you freelance clients (and how you can fix that)
Networking is usually pretty “all or nothing.” Either someone avoids it like Comic Sans, or they put their all into it. And when someone doesn’t… Read More
Design
The dangers of lorem ipsum (and what to use instead)
Do you love the lorem? Or do you loathe the ipsum? I’m asking, of course, about dummy text. A long-used form of placeholder text in… Read More
Business
Professional networking (how to do it the right way)
Whether you’ve established a business and run it for years or you’re just starting out on the freelancer path, networking is something you’ve probably had… Read More
Development, Flywheel
Grow your WordPress skillset at DE{CODE} 2022!
Virtual conferences are a great way to soak up valuable knowledge from the comfort of your own home (or anywhere else you’d like to be). … Read More
Business
The key to making picky clients happy
Nothing can take the wind out of your sails faster than working with a picky client. Defeating, confusing, surprising (and not always in the best… Read More