Design
12 creative ideas to escape designer’s block
Some days are brilliant and oh so inspired. Other days, it’s like your creative muse could hit you over the head and you still can’t… Read More
54 Articles Tagged Process & workflow
Business
10 ways to stay positive as a creative professional
Let’s face it—working in the creative industry is challenging. Whether you run a freelance business or work for an agency, there are a lot of… Read More
Design, Marketing
6 alternatives to lorem ipsum
When a new client chooses to work with you, there are numerous factors that go into their decision to choose your agency over another. One… Read More
Development, WordPress
8 best WordPress themes for your niche: Healthcare
The healthcare industry includes lots of different types of businesses, such as pharmacies, hospitals, private practices, in-home healthcare providers, elder care facilities, laser treatments, specialized… Read More
Business
Creating layers of customer support
Shrek taught us that ogres are like onions, but what he forgot to mention is that your customer support strategy is also a lot like… Read More
Business, Development
5 A/B tests every web designer should build into their process
A new motto I’ve adopted as a freelance service provider is to give my clients “the Disney experience.” I’m all about delivering great results in… Read More
Design, Development
Web design vs web development: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
Ever had a prospect contact you for what they thought was a new web design, when it turned out what they really needed was a… Read More
Business
How to get content from clients on time to keep projects moving
“At my agency, every single project was held up because of content.” This quote came from a conversation with a lady that ran a small… 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
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
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
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, 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
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
Design, Development
Tools that make designers’ lives easier
When you’re deep in the throes of new design work, it can be easy to simply resort to the same tools you’ve always used. There’s… 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 your… 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 scheduled… 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
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
6 must-have processes to scale your web design business
Have you seen that 2016 movie called The Founder? It’s about Ray Croc, the guy who built McDonald’s into a fast-food giant in America. While… Read More
Design
15 free printables to help designers stay organized
As a web designer and creative, you’re always busy so finding resources that give you a leg up is exactly what you need. In our… Read More
Business
How to successfully hand off websites to your clients
You’re reaching the finish line for your latest project. Over the last few weeks (or maybe even months), you’ve spent hours expertly crafting a website… Read More
Development
How to clean up your quality control process
Quality control (QC) can make or break your project. Nonetheless, this essential process can be a bit daunting as WordPress clients expect sites to function… Read More
Business
9 tips for staying organized and successfully managing a creative project
Anybody who works in a creative industry knows only too well that creativity flourishes on flexibility. Creative teams blossom when they have the freedom to… Read More
Business
6 ways to fix your mindset as a freelancer
Earlier this year, my freelance business felt stuck. It was doing well, but stressing me out, not making me happy, and I knew I was… 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
How not to stress over printing your designs
Designing for the web is stressful enough, but there are those special projects that you want to take to the next level; a logo so… Read More
WordPress
4 image optimization tools for your WordPress site
Optimizing your site’s images is vital for keeping performance high without sacrificing quality. As such, it helps to have dedicated tools on hand to make… Read More