Words for Web Design Pros
Words for Web Design Pros
Like me, you might be seeing comments in web design groups about not using proposals. I find this rather curious, as unless you’re selling fixed price, productised packages where every deliverable is pre-defined and non-negotiable, I don’t understand how a…
Why stepping away from your WordPress business is so hard — and the strategies real one-person web businesses use to cope Running a one-person WordPress web design business means wearing every hat. We’re the designer, developer, sysadmin, client support, bookkeeper,…
If you’ve been in the web design business for any length of time, you’ve probably asked yourself this question: Should I show my pricing on my website? It’s a classic dilemma for freelancers and small studios alike — and something…
As web designers, we’re always looking for ways to streamline our businesses, increase productivity, and improve profitability. As such, we rely on a variety of plugins and apps to get the job done, and the list of tools can quickly…
This is a light-hearted look at going out for meetings when you are a self-employed web person who works from home (that’s a lot of us). Despite our businesses being online and the popularity of Zoom and Google Meet, it’s…
If you work with staging sites (and most WordPress designers and developers do), this policy document might be helpful. It had only recently occurred to me that I needed a policy myself after doing some rebuilds of existing sites by…
This is a variation of a template I created for a client whose business needed a boost (things had gone quiet). So, I suggested they gather some new testimonials and provided them with a template tailored to their industry. The…
If you’ve been in the web design business long enough, you’ll eventually work with someone who is warm, enthusiastic, and absolutely raving about your work. You’re getting on like a house on fire, exchanging personal stories during Zoom calls, and…
If you’re a freelance web designer who doesn’t niche down, chances are you’ll eventually cross paths with a client whose worldview feels a little out there for you personally. Think crystal healing, aura photography, quantum manifestation coaching, or past life…
We have all experienced this at some point. A client with whom you have developed a strong rapport over time suddenly emails you, without any warning, to inform you that they are moving on. You had no idea they were…