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So You’re Looking for a Web Designer

Joe — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:38:47 +0000

So you’re looking for a web designer? Web designers can be found relatively easy. There are thousands and thousands of web designers and companies throughout the world. Depending on your preference, your search for a web designer will vary from … Continue reading →

Creative Footer Designs for Inspiration

Joe — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:01:18 +0000

Footers can come in all different shapes, sizes and designs. Below are a list of several websites that feature creatively constructed footers. These footers are artistically creative, structurally creative or both. Enjoy! Creativepayne Link Puneet Sakhuja Link Freelenz Link AMT … Continue reading →

WordPress Basics 101: Creating Custom Pages

Joe — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:46:35 +0000

WordPress is based on the use of templates for specific purposes. There are templates for different types of situations, like a blog posting, a regular page, a 404 error or to display blog postings for a certain category. The default … Continue reading →

Creating a Custom WordPress Log-In Screen

Joe — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:22:41 +0000

So you want to spruce up your log-in screen from the standard WordPress look, where do you start? The easiest way to implement a custom look is via plug-in. You could easily hack the WordPress admin files and CSS but … Continue reading →

13 Sites For Logo Design Inspiration

Joe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:52:07 +0000

Logo design can be a tedious process where you can either get “it” right away or you may need a bit of inspiration to get started. Below I have outlined some of the best sites to browse for logo design … Continue reading →

What a Client Must Include in a Design Agreement

Joe — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:31:23 +0000

It doesn’t matter if you’re a person, small company or large company, when looking for a new logo design, print design or website there are items a designer must include in your design contract. You’re design project can vary from … Continue reading →

Items a Designer Must Include in a Contract

Joe — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:04:52 +0000

I’m sure as a freelancer we’ve all said to ourselves at one point, probably in the middle of a project, “why didn’t I include that in the contract?” As designers we know the importance of getting agreements in writing, for … Continue reading →

The designer’s guide to a great first impression

Joe — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:35:34 +0000

We’ve all heard the saying “you don’t get a second chance at a first impression”. When it comes to your design business and landing a deal, nothing could be more true. A great first impression is the first step to … Continue reading →

7 Web Design Clients to Walk Away From

Joe — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:12:08 +0000

All designers have had that client where you wonder to yourself, after being knee deep in the project, “why did I take this client?” Knowing how to spot potentially difficult clients comes with experience. The longer you’re in this business … Continue reading →