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
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
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
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
Business
Real use case: Growth Suite client reports
Agencies and freelancers across the globe have quickly discovered the powerful agency-branded billing and invoicing functionality of Growth Suite. The… Read More
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
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
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
Business, Design
Why you should design for a niche
You’ve heard it time and time again: “Design for a niche!” And I know some of you are thinking: won’t that just limit my clients?… Read More
Business
7 content marketing pieces your business can create
Content goes beyond writing. Content is anything that can be used to inform, educate, or entertain an audience. Marketers are getting creative when it comes… Read More
Business, Flywheel
5 outcomes you can expect from Growth Suite’s client reporting
Client reports are an essential component of agency work. As an agency owner, and even as a freelance web developer, you need to be able… Read More
Business, Development, Marketing
Best conferences to attend in 2022
Planning for your future should include equal parts “getting stuff done” and “learning new stuff,” but with a full to-do list and little time to… Read More
Business
How to make conference networking work for you
One of the most powerful tools a designer can wield is a finely-honed business network, comprised of skilled and knowledgeable peers. Actively maintaining your network… Read More
Business
You’ve lost your biggest client. Now what?
Losing your biggest client is downright terrifying, but it’s important to focus on how you’ll keep working. We all have different… Read More
Business, Marketing
The importance of client reports
Agency life is fast-paced and often hectic. Most of the time, your teams are juggling multiple deadlines for several clients who have widely different ideas… Read More
Business, Design
Four components of beautiful leave-behinds
When you take a meeting with a potential new client, you have anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour to impress them. In that time,… Read More
Business, Development
6 ways to improve your CTR in 2022
Do you know if your website is performing well? There are lots of indicators that work together to show how your website is actually performing. Read More
Business
Invest in your agency: a New Year planning checklist
This is the time of year when things start to settle down (at least compared to the usual frenzy of agency life). That’s why it’s… Read More
Business
How much work is too much? (And how to survive it)
Have you ever been completely swamped with work, with no real way of getting it all done and maintaining your sanity? For some, this almost… Read More
Business, WordPress
Cyber Weekend Deals for Web Designers (2021)
Cyber Weekend 2021 kicks off next week, and while this year’s holiday shopping season is expected to be a big one for… Read More
Business, Design
Talking Turkey: 5 quick tips for seasonal success
The holidays are upon us, and as the mad sales dash toward the end of the year ramps up online, the time to update your… Read More
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