Freelancer Tips

Biggest Challenge I Face as a Web Designer

Jul 29, 2008Comments

A recent commenter, posed the following question to me: What is the biggest challenge you face as a web designer?
Rather than respond in the comment, I felt this question deserved and actual post.  First, I want to give you a brief background on me.  I’ve been freelancing full-time since 2002 and have gone through various [...]

The Costs of Under Pricing Your Design Services

May 29, 20082 comments so far, join in!

I would bet solid money that most all freelance designers go through (or are currently going through) the “underpricing” dilemma.  At the time - generally when you don’t have any work - it can seem like a grand idea.  Yet, once reality decides to invade the situation, you find yourself like most 9-5′ers… overworked and [...]

Effects of Pricing on the Mentality of Clients

Mar 25, 20081 comment so far

Steven Snell has authored a post over on FreelanceSwitch about ways that pricing impacts clients.  Being a freelance web designer myself, I know that setting your rates is one thing that can completely drive you up the wall.
I honestly believe that I’ve priced my services spot on for the 6-years I’ve been freelancing full-time.  Now [...]

Why Freelancer Instead of Company?

Mar 13, 2008Comments

I was browsing over on FreelanceSwitch tonight and saw a thread with the title “Freelancer or Company?”  The question posed was by an individual starting out who has aspirations of having employees.
For me, I personally thrive in freelancer mode.  I could probably make more money transitioning into company mode and building [...]

What’s your focus when developing a website?

Mar 12, 2008Comments

First off, let me clear up what I mean by “developing”.  I do both the design and the development of sites, so your thoughts from either perspective are going to be appreciated and heard.
Recently, I posted a thread over on the FreelanceSwitch forums asking for feedback on a CMS system that I’ve developed.  The focus [...]

Web Standards… Zealot or Skilled Worker?

Mar 11, 2008Comments

FreelanceSwitch has an interview with Jonathan Snook and it’s a great one!  One area really struck home to me; most likely because I relate with it so much.

IBB: What would you say to people who say “bollocks” when they hear someone mention web standards. Is it hard being a web standard conscious freelancer? Do the [...]