Design
How to be inspired without copying someone’s work
Inspiration. That magic dust that suddenly pushes you to create something beautiful. That wonderful stroke of genius that makes that imaginary light bulb pop out… Read More
45 Articles Tagged Professional development
Business
The 31 best creative conferences to attend in 2019
One of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and get ahead in your field is by attending creative conferences! You can… Read More
Development
12 of the best podcasts for web developers
In the web design and development industry, technology moves at a rapid pace. Keeping up to speed can be daunting. Podcasts are the perfect solution. 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 and… Read More
Business
9 binge-worthy podcasts every freelancer should subscribe to
As business owners, we’re constantly juggling twelve things at once. Between marketing and client work, it’s easy to overlook a vital part of running a… Read More
Business
The best advice for transitioning to a new niche business
You’re bored. You’re restless. You’ve grown. You’ve found some greener grass somewhere else. For whatever reason, you look at your pipeline and you kind of… 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,… Read More
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… Read More
Business
3 subtle but success-stifling mistakes every freelance designer makes (and how to avoid them!)
Nobody likes making mistakes. Sure, there’s that whole “fail faster” thing where you convince yourself that failure is a good thing because you can… Read More
Design
10 free online courses designers should take
If you’re ready to further your design career and grow your business, free online courses are a helpful (and affordable!) way to continue learning… Read More
Development
3 ways to be the best designer you can possibly be
Are you the very best designer you could possibly be at this exact point in time? Most of us wish we could answer that… Read More
Design, Development
The pros and cons of being a hybrid web designer/developer
If you’ve been a designer for any length of time, you’ve probably had clients request things from you that go beyond design and into… Read More
Design
4 proven ways to become a better web designer
The great thing about web design is that it gives you a way to make a living (or a nice side income) doing something creative… Read More
Business
6 tips for setting professional boundaries with clients
Do you feel obligated to check your email at all hours of the day and night? Are you worried that you’ll miss an important… Read More
Business
4 ways to think more creatively every day
When you work in a creative industry, there’s an expectation that your creativity switch is always set to “on.” But ask any designer, and… Read More
Design
How (and when) to stand up for your designs
Client feedback is part of the game when it comes to being a creative service provider. Whether you are a solo freelancer or part… Read More
Business
Why designers need to understand basic business concepts
When you’re a web designer, you really need to understand some basic business concepts. That’s not just for freelancers, either – agency and in-house… Read More
Design
How to get the most out of a design conference
So you’re getting ready to go to a design conference – yippee! These are (arguably) some of the most creative… Read More
Business, Design
Some useful skills every web designer should learn
Web designers are often thought of as the creatives who sit behind three giant monitors with headphones on typing rows and rows of complicated… Read More
Design
6 ways to climb out of a creative rut
Out of steam. Out of juice. Out of gas. Whenever you make a profession out of a creative endeavor, there comes a time when… Read More
Design
20 design elements and principles every designer should know
There was a time when design was too controlled. Too patterned. Too safe. But evolution is inevitable, and designers started to experiment a little… Read More
Marketing
How public speaking can increase your credibility and get you your next gig
Whether you freelance or are part of the traditional workforce, you share these truths: distinguishing yourself and connecting with other professionals is elemental to… Read More
Business
How to decide what skill you should learn next
One of the great perks of being a creative professional is the opportunity to keep learning. Our technology-based field is changing constantly, so there’s… Read More
WordPress
Easy ways to keep your WordPress skills fresh
If you’ve been building and designing sites for a while, you’ve probably noticed that after some time, it’s easy to settle into a routine. 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… Read More
Design, Development
Transitioning from designer to developer: Here’s how to get started
Everyone’s road to becoming a web developer looks a little different. For me, as for many people, I started as a designer. WordPress makes… Read More
Design
Feelings every new designer experiences
Having a job that exercises your creativity is awesome, but it can also put you through the emotional wringer. Your creative efforts are constantly judged… Read More
Design, WordPress
The best online courses for WordPress designers
One of the wonderful things about web design is that there’s always more to learn. A new language like JavaScript, a new CSS technique, a new… 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… Read More
Business
How to successfully work remotely
Working remotely is one of the hottest career trends today. It’s also one of the most cost effective choices for business owners and is a… Read More