We’ve been talking a lot lately about designing and creating your own web portfolio. We showcased 50 stunning design portfolios you should see before designing
Every once and a while I hang out in freelancing forums and read what other freelancers are struggling with. Yesterday, I read a really interesting
If you’ve ever wondered how some freelancers get hired on by big accounts, or if you’ve ever been tired of all the extra busy-work that
True story: I was on the phone going over some proofs with a new client just last week and he starts the conversation by saying,
(A note from Preston:) A little while ago Laura, who wrote this post, approached me with this idea. I thought it was an incredible untapped
Even with the best of intentions, good customer service can slip down the freelancer’s priority list. Time is often the culprit and when combined with
Often as freelancers (budding or otherwise), our goal is to get ‘out there.’ We want as many people as possible to view our LinkedIn portfolio,
For today’s post I have a very intriguing question and, frankly, I’m not sure I know the best answer. In a freelancing forum recently, I
It can be as simple as a harsh comment on a discussion board or a missed important deadline. Just like that, you’ve burnt a bridge.
A few days ago, I published a post in response to one reader’s question about overcoming fear as a freelancer. The post was such a
If you’re anything like me, the absolute very last thing on your mind after finalizing a proof is your pitch. At this point you’re reeking
A couple years ago, I was stuck – big time. Maybe you’re familiar with it. You’ve been designing for a while, finding clients, fulfilling their
Every designer has that high-maintenance client who always needs their projects rushed to the highest priority. You know, the one that calls at 4:30pm on
You’ve just finished a project with your client. They love the work you’ve done for them. The design is perfect. The price is right. And
Viewing in an email or RSS? Watch the video here. Just admit it, there’s been one time or another that you’ve been terrible at communicating
Recently, on the Graphic Design Blender facebook page, one of our fans, Sarah Grant, asked a question about cold-emailing (like cold-calling, but via email) to
