Web designers don’t always have the luxury of working on big projects. We usually start small. That’s OK because it provides a path for learning and growth. But “small” is a relative term. A project can be small in terms of profit. Yet that doesn’t mean that it’s quick or easy. You may still need […]
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It’s impossible to escape the hype surrounding artificial intelligence. Stories about this technology are everywhere. Tools like Bard, ChatGPT, and Stable Diffusion are becoming mainstream. And people have a lot of opinions regarding what they mean to society. Two very boisterous camps are forming. On the one hand, we have the AI cheerleaders. They are
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One of the first things you learn as a freelance web designer is that everybody wants a deal. It happens with both new and existing clients. You’ll receive plenty of requests for discounted pricing. They must think that web designers are akin to a used car lot. Haggling over price is as old as commerce
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Many people have utilized unsavory tactics to make some fast cash. While it might bring temporary success, those practices usually catch up to you at some point. It can also hurt others in the process. If you’re running your own design business and want long-term success, following a code of ethics is the best way
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Creating project estimates can be difficult. Because no two websites are the same, web designers need to understand a client’s specific needs. That often requires a lot of digging. It includes asking a lot of probing questions about what the client is hoping to accomplish. From there, it’s time to research competitors and the technologies
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