Business
3 tips for designers to improve communication with clients
Listening to your clients is one of those things that’s easier said than done. Sure they write the checks, which means you should be all… Read More
Design, Marketing
Psychology of design: illustrating your message
We’ve broken down the individual elements of design at length in the first four installations of our psychology of design series. Read More
Marketing
The ultimate social media checklist for freelancers
I get it. Social media is a tough nut to crack. It takes a lot of time, care, and effort, too. And lest we forget,… Read More
Design
Inspiration for your next logo
Logos are some of the most iconic (pun intended) images in the world. They can represent not only a company or product, but also an… Read More
Design
Overcoming design perfectionism
Perfect. It’s how we want our designs to be. It’s what we want to offer our clients. Perfection is, ultimately, what we’re after with our… Read More
Design, WordPress
8 powerful WordPress themes for portfolio sites
Your digital portfolio of work isn’t just a scrapbook of all the great projects you’ve worked on over the years—it’s your key to new business. … Read More
Design, WordPress
The 10 best WordPress themes for designers
When you’re setting up your designer website, there are an endless number of WordPress themes to sort through. It can feel overwhelming to scroll through… Read More
Development, WordPress
How to create a WordPress theme with Local
There are thousands of WordPress themes you can choose from, ranging from multi-purpose to focused niche options. However, sometimes the only… Read More
WordPress
Common WordPress mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Everyone makes mistakes, and as you you’re getting started with WordPress, there are some traps that are easy to fall into. To help you avoid… Read More
Design, Marketing, WordPress
16 best design blogs to follow in 2022
It’s critical that designers find time to look away from their daily work to find new inspiration, learn new skills, and stay on top of… Read More
WordPress
How to disable comments in WordPress
WordPress is (obviously) an awesome solution for building websites. While some people still associate it with blogging, there are a hundred other ways you can… Read More
Business
Setting professional boundaries with clients
Is your client work slowly starting to take center stage on your priority list? While being career-driven is a great aspiration, feeling adequately balanced between… Read More
Business, Flywheel, Marketing
Say goodbye to high transaction fees—ACH is now available for Growth Suite!
Agency and freelance business owners have enough on their plates without having to deal with expensive or unexpected credit card fees. But in order to… Read More
Business, Marketing
Seven social strategies to earn more business
Creating a presence in the social sphere isn’t a question in today’s economy; it’s a requirement. When a customer decides which company to choose for… Read More
Design
How to pitch your design as a freelancer
Creatives have different tips and tricks for pitching a design to a client. While a list of the do’s and don’ts would be nice, most… Read More
Marketing
How to structure blog posts for search engines and people
Ever noticed how top-ranking blog posts are also the ones you enjoy reading the most? And I don’t just mean that they’re informative and well… Read More
Design, Flywheel
We designed a more inclusive Flywheel
Flywheel’s interface is known and recognized for its colorful palette and whimsical experience. It’s just one way we reflect our core value “Design Matters.” We… Read More
Business
How to manage client conflict during a web design project
As a web designer, you want to push the limit with your designs in order to create something innovative for your clients. But clients can… Read More