Development
7 best practices to create sustainable websites
The internet. The cloud. It’s easy to think of them as virtual concepts. After all, our connection to them is largely unseen. But the data… Read More
Design
Re-introducing Flywheel’s blog: Layout!
Layout, Flywheel’s official blog, was first launched in 2014 as a publication for designers. Since… Read More
Business
Novella Brandhouse’s streamlined process wins the day for their clients
Novella Brandhouse is a boutique branding and design firm that helps companies define, launch, and grow their business. They are a certified women-owned enterprise located… Read More
Design
Is the sidebar on its way to extinction?
When building a new website, you’ll always tackle numerous layout and functionality hurdles. One of them is the placement (or not) of the infamous sidebar. Read More
Design
How to create a neon glow effect in Photoshop
One design element that’s certainly trending is the neon glow effect. By incorporating and playing with various lighting effects, you can create emphasize an element… Read More
Development, WordPress
How to create custom Gutenberg blocks in WordPress
WordPress 5.0 is out, and with it comes the new block-based editor, Gutenberg. Out of the box,… Read More
Business
How to take professional photos for your design portfolio
You put all your hard work into creating a new brochure you’re proud of, producing an inspiring booklet for a client to sell their goods,… Read More
Business
9 essential questions you need to ask clients before starting a web design project (+ a free template!)
Congratulations! You’ve conquered the competition and landed a new web design client. It’s an exciting time for any designer, as your creative juices are probably… Read More
Design
17 inspiring examples of freelance business websites
A great website can win you clients as quickly as a poor website can lose ’em. The virtual equivalent of a storefront, your website presents… Read More
Development
7 tips to make your website load in two seconds or less
More than a decade ago, Amazon noticed an intriguing trend. For every 100 milliseconds that they speeded up the load time on their website, their… Read More
Marketing
24 inspiring Instagram accounts all marketers should be following
With more than 800 million users, Instagram has come a long way since its first photo was posted of a dog… 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
How to use Flywheel’s White Label feature to grow your business with recurring revenue
So it’s time to grow your business – how are you going to do it? There are plenty of strategies you can focus on: booking more… Read More
Business, WordPress
How to resell web hosting (and why you should!)
Reselling web hosting is a fantastic way to generate recurring revenue every single month and continue to grow your design business. And the best part… 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
Marketing
How to build a consistent brand across marketing channels
A website is the launch pad for a brand’s visual identity online. But before you can build a website that will do your client’s business… Read More
Marketing
How to develop a knock-out marketing strategy for your design agency
It shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that design agencies are quickly becoming a dime a dozen. The market is saturated with hundreds of… Read More
Design, Marketing
Creative Spotlight: How Rareview intersects design and marketing to drive success
While I’m sure any of us with siblings love them to the moon and back, most of us couldn’t imagine going into business with them. Read More