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
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
Business, Design
8 business tasks designers can outsource to a virtual assistant
Growing a design business on your own takes a lot of time and energy because you have to do everything yourself. Your business hours… 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
Business
Are you ready for the biggest Cyber Weekend ever?
As part of WP Engine, we‘re proud to offer the best eCommerce solution for growing your WooCommerce store!… Read More
Business
Are you experiencing burnout? How to tell, and how to get back on your feet
Oh, burnout. If you’ve experienced it, you know how crucial it is to avoid it. If you haven’t experienced it yet, you must be new… Read More
Business
5 foolproof ways to attract better clients
Are you familiar with the triple constraint? It’s a project management term that deals with the three restrictions on any project: time, cost, and quality… Read More
Business
5 key elements of a strong client testimonial
As a freelancer, one of the most effective ways to sell yourself to new clients is to allow your old clients to do… Read More
Business
Positioned for profit: capitalizing on a niche market
Small and mid-sized agencies looking to increase their revenue and client base certainly have options. Unfortunately, when you’re in the throes of everyday operations, it… Read More
Business
10 time management strategies for web designers
Everyone gets the same 1,440 minutes in a single day. As web designers, there are a lot of moving parts to your role like planning,… Read More
Business
Why properly setting expectations is crucial in any business relationship
At some point in their careers, most creative professionals have to relay bad news or project updates to their team, boss, or clients. Many people… Read More
Business, Marketing
5 Facebook advertising tools to increase sales
“No matter who you want to reach, the odds are that you’ll find them on Facebook. ”… Read More
Business
So you want to design for nonprofits? Here’s how to actually make that work
“All of us have a desire to do good in the world. Kind of an ethical lifestyle. We care about stuff. We care about people,… Read More
Business
9 tips for starting your own WordPress design agency
Whether you currently work for an existing company and dream of setting off on your own, or you’re already freelancing and want to expand, starting… Read More
Business
How to find a web design agency that’ll help you thrive
Finding a job with a web design agency can be a great move at any stage in your career. If you’re fresh out of design… Read More
Business
How to build an incredible eCommerce site with WordPress
Here’s something you may already know: More people are shopping online than ever before and eCommerce sales… Read More
Business
Fueling new growth: A deep dive into new features for Growth Suite
Using valuable data collected from users across the globe, the engineers behind Growth Suite implemented new updates and features that provide agencies and freelancers… Read More
Business
When and how to drop a client
Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar: You’ve got a great project with an exciting new client. You agree on the project scope, you get… Read More
Business
Bringing Google Analytics into the Flywheel dashboard—for FREE!
Understanding how users interact with the sites you build is a key element of web design, and when it comes to powerful analytics tools that… Read More
Business
Introducing Growth Suite: A full suite of tools for agencies and freelancers
If you’re an agency owner or a freelancer, you know it takes hard work to run your own business. But there’s a difference between working… Read More
Business
6 tips for creating a powerful personal brand
Personal branding is the art of making everything you create uniquely and recognizably yours, from your name, logo, and color scheme to your voice, imagery,… Read More
Business
Why brand guidelines are important (and how to create them)
“A bad logo used consistently is infinitely more valuable than even the best logo used inconsistently.” – Drew Davies,… Read More
Business
The best LinkedIn profile tips for creative job seekers
LinkedIn: It is the equivalent to the older, more professional and sophisticated sibling to other social media platforms. While Instagram is for artfully curating… 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
Business
Set Your sights on recurring revenue! Scheduled Invoices now available with Growth Suite
As your business grows, finding new clients to support your revenue goals can become increasingly time-consuming, and let’s face it, hustling from project to project… Read More