Imagine if freelancers have x-ray vision or suppose Apple approves a gadget that makes x-ray vision possible, (iVision). If this is possible then freelancers will not have any problem in discerning a potentially great client from a deadbeat one. Sadly freelancers don’t have x-ray vision but, learning how to identify a deadbeat client the [...]
March 1, 2010
How many times have you hung up the phone after a chat with a new prospective client and then immediately slapped your forehead and said “I can’t believe I forgot to ask ______!”. Yes, fill in the blank. You have done this, right? If not, you will shortly. Well, I jotted down my own personal [...]
February 3, 2010
Sooner or later most freelancers will have the pleasure of working with a client who seems to have forgotten why they hired you in the first place. This client may ignore or overrule all of your recommendations and even dictate decisions on the project that you, as the experienced professional, are certain will be detrimental [...]
January 25, 2010
A huge element to successful self-promotion, and marketing in general, lies in motivating the right people, namely your target market (your potential clients, fans etc) to take action. This could be in the form of using your services, commissioning work from you, buying your products, spreading the word about you, and so on. Obviously producing unique [...]
January 15, 2010
Being based online has its share of advantages. Clients are plentiful and easy to come by, your company can operate from anywhere in the world, and with enough promotional efforts you can easily create a long-term client base that brings in recurring income and major projects. When it comes to ultra-low operating costs and simple [...]
December 31, 2009
Before freelancing I had a little stint in real estate investment. As a good friend of an investor, I was asked to come on his team to help out with following up with leads. During this time, I learned more than I’ve learned at any other job. I learned about determination, the importance of networking, [...]
December 23, 2009
Clients usually turn to freelancers because they prefer a more ‘personal’ approach than agencies or larger organizations can offer. The relationships and sometimes even friendships that come from working closely with clients to bring their vision to life are always a satisfying element of my business. Unfortunately, the expectations that accompany the client’s desire for [...]
December 22, 2009
If you don’t deal with bad feedback it can disrupt, slowly corrode, and in the end, kill your creativity. If you’ve ever said “Yes, I can change that” and know deep down inside of you a little bit of your creative soul died, then this article is for you. We’ll tackle negative feedback and learn [...]
November 12, 2009
The Web Designer Wheel is simple process model that describes in five steps how to manage a small web project and relations with client. This approach allows you to work better, set and respect milestones and establish profitable and long-term relations with your clients. Here is the process: via The Web Designer Wheel – woorkup.com.
November 10, 2009
One of the most difficult aspects of being a web designer is dealing with clients that “just don’t get it”. In this article, we’ll discuss seven things that often make the job of web designers difficult when dealing with unreasonable demands from clients. The goal in this article is not only to identify these common [...]
March 18, 2010
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