Business
Create a structure for creative, self-employed success
I spent the first 13 years of my career in office jobs. One of the most frustrating aspects of office life was clocking in for… Read More
Business, WordPress
20 easy ways to help your clients understand WordPress
Sometimes you get clients who are already familiar with WordPress. Maybe you’re doing a redesign for their site or they’ve had a blog before. Other times… Read More
Business
Selective is smart! Choosing your clients wisely
For fresh freelancers and young agencies, finding new clients and projects is how you stay alive. Oftentimes, this manifests as taking whatever work comes… Read More
Business
Why you absolutely need a contract for every project
Contracts are absolutely essential for your businesses, and you need one for every gig. They’re an important instrument that defines the scope of your project… Read More
Business
Tips to set a successful schedule and maximize productivity
One of my favorite things about attending conferences is the organization and flow that comes with the agenda for the meeting. When things are… Read More
Business
Useful tools for collaboration and communication
Thanks to globalization and ever-improving technology, remote working is a hot topic in the 21st century workplace. A team of designers no longer has to… Read More
Business
How to seal the deal with a new client
Whether you’re freelancing on your own or working with a larger organization, one thing you’ll need to be able to do if you’re going to… Read More
Business, Design, Marketing
Psychology of design: Telling a story through color
The importance of color in branding can’t be overstated, so taking time to think about the impact of your color choices… Read More
Business, Flywheel, Marketing
Tap into the magic of agency success with Growth Suite
What’s the key to success for any freelancer or agency owner? You don’t need a magic spell, but you do need the right tools to… Read More
Business, Marketing
Why you need a leave-behind
Ever heard of a leave-behind? It’s something graphic designers, photographers, artists, and advertisers have done for a long time, but the leave-behind is also applicable… Read More
Design, WordPress
Halloween design trends (that aren’t overused)
While the holiday shopping season formally kicks off after Thanksgiving, Halloween represents a spine-tingling shopping season of its own. Although… Read More
Development, WordPress
15 steps to take before launching an eCommerce store
When you are ready to take the risk and finally enter today’s world of eCommerce, pause for a moment before you take that leap. Step… Read More
Business, WordPress
Tips for successfully managing a remote WordPress agency
Remote working is a hot topic. Ever-improving technology plus globalization (not to mention that little worldwide health crisis) means that companies can employ staff who… Read More
Business, Marketing
How to prepare your eCommerce website for Black Friday (and beyond!)
The holidays are right around the corner, and as an eCommerce site owner, there are a million things to do. You’ve already been planning your… Read More
Business
Why you need a strong about page (and how to create one)
Your about page is one of the most important pages on your website. It’s also one of the most difficult to get right—a fine balance… Read More
Business
The key to managing freelance projects while you work full-time
The side gig. Whether you just want some extra cash or you dream of building your own empire and becoming your own boss,… Read More
Business
What if my web designer quits?
I want you to imagine for a moment that you recently hired someone to build your website. You’ve already cut them a check for… Read More
Design
How to create a duotone image in Photoshop
As you’re working on your next site design, there’s a common type of background you may be considering: photography. While this trend isn’t necessarily… Read More