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Creative Discussion – How Do You Beat The Creative Block?

ravenfire — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:05:00 +0000

An open dialog to engage the creative community online on how to beat creative blocks.

5 Tips To Transform Your Workspace

freelanceapple — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:58:22 +0000

Your workspace is your own private haven, where you spend countless hours working on your prized freelance work. Well, why not make it the best darn office around then? Read on to find out how.

20 Ways To Promote Yourself As A Web Designer

Andy92 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:28:05 +0000

Web Designers can often find it hard to get their name out there, and begin getting clients. Promotion doesn’t always have to cost money. I have compiled a list of how web designers can promote themselves, and get their name out there.

Collective Thanks To 80 Companies Supporting Design Community

dainix — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:56:40 +0000

Big research about companies who actually buy advertisements on design blogs, large banner showcase and detailed explanations, how to use it to find new sponsors.

Announcing the launch of the Obox Signature Series

DavidPerel — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:15:03 +0000

For years we have always wanted to create beautiful website templates which are dynamic and customizable. Over the last 30 days we put those thoughts into motion and with a lot of stress, coffee and lack of sleep we are now ready to launch the Obox Signature Series, a collection of Premium Wordpress themes.

3 Super Simple Ways To Increase Your Visitors & 40 New Places to Spread Free Your Articles

piervix — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:41:40 +0000

How can I promote my articles and resources on web? This was the first question I asked myself one month ago, when I started my blog. In this moment it’s an hard thing to give a precise answer.
I think there are several different ways to spread good posts, but a constant presence with original and quality stuff is essential. However this is not enough, in fact we should understand the appropriate equipment to advertise our site contents. Well, how?

Our Talk on Video Blogging and Social Media (Part 1)

DavidPerel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:22:15 +0000

On Saturday Marc and I we invited to the Alt. Conference to speak about video blogging. This was our first ever public speaking event so the nerves were all over the place!

Go Freelance - The Complete Guide

KMH — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:52:47 +0000

Written by a freelance copywriter who has himself recently gone freelance this is a complete guide to the pitfalls and perils as well as the benefits and bonuses you’ll receive when you too decide to make the leap.
Covering everything from Your Motivation for Going Freelance to Handling Debt even seasoned freelancers will find something of value in this comprehensive overview of the state of freelancing in the UK today.

Rockstar coders & Rockstar Designers, who and why?

DavidPerel — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:14:05 +0000

We have two questions for you today with a mini-rant in between.

1. Who are the rockstar coders?
2. What makes a rockstar designer?

Tell us what you think!

Featured Designer - Mel Ndiweni of Acuity Designs

PsLuva — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:17:13 +0000

Interview with lots of solid tips etc

10 Benefits of Setting Deadlines

DavidPerel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:47:44 +0000

A list of 10 Benefits of Setting Deadlines

Yummthemes debacle and what we think

DavidPerel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:42:39 +0000

Yesterday we saw quite a bit of activity on twitter about a new theme company which was going to take on the likes of Woothemes and Thesis. There is nothing wrong with that except for the words that they used and the holes that they left in their system. By simply being a bit smart you could get full access to their secret project, its pricing its discounts its subscription lengths... the whole deal.

Pricing Like You’re Worth It

wumbus — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:26:44 +0000

Are you priced to be an economical grab bag? Or a full service web design commodity? Show some value and price by expertise and service.

How To Charge More For Your Freelance Projects

freelanceapple — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:19:46 +0000

Designing, coding, and writing are all, at their core, forms of art and expression - so why don't freelancers treat it like one? Read ahead.

How to Get Started in Freelance Design

kiwidia — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:27:35 +0000

Getting started in the world of freelance designing can be a complicated procedure if you don’t know what you’re doing. Today I’m going to tell you exactly what resources you’ll need to be on your way to designing websites and/or graphics for your first clients.

10 Resources to Help You Decide What To Charge for Design Work

Acuity — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:35:06 +0000

Unfortunately, thereâ€™s no right or wrong way to price your services. Every designer needs to develop his or her own method for pricing, and even then, you probably wonâ€™t be able to follow the same formula on every project

Freelancing Benefits Episode III : Revenge of the Myth

ravenfire — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:26:07 +0000

The final installment in Arbenting's Freelancing series.

4 Ways You Can Earn as a Freelancer While Still a Design Student

mirko — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:50:39 +0000

When you’re in college, your pockets always seem to be empty. If you’re looking to make some money as a design student, the best way is to freelance the way a professional would.

The vendor client relationship

davidairey — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:46:52 +0000

Here’s a sadly all-too-true video that shows what I’ve experienced with a lot of potential clients. I get the distinct impression I’m not alone.

5 Productivity Killers and How to Slay Them

ravenfire — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:50:25 +0000

Arbenting looks at five ways to keep you distracted from work and how to take them out.