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October 31, 2013 — As Web designers, developing websites that work well on mobile devices is an important aspect of the work we do. And selling a responsive design is no different than selling anything else. It all starts with solving problems. For this project, we highlighted the benefits of a responsive approach beyond the familiar benefit of support for mobile devices that we normally mention to prospective clients. Here are some of the key points we made in discussing the value of a responsive approach for a website without an obvious need for mobile support. Read more…

October 28, 2013 — In this article, we will discuss several recent such experiments, with special focus on new forms of storytelling, as well as new business models for publishers — a fascinating recent trend called “subcompact publishing” will be our main reference. Read more…

June 28, 2013 — Many of the posts Nathan Barry read for his first product launch didn’t help him very much. The marketing ideas were vague, or the advice didn’t apply to his tiny business. Now, having launched five new products in fewer than nine months, he turned product launches into a science. And while they never go perfectly, these ideas have helped him generate over $200,000 in revenue from online products, starting from scratch. Read more…

April 5, 2013 — How can we, as Web designers, be equally well-versed in selling our clients on the value in supporting mobile devices every day, as being something in which they need to invest precious budget dollars? In this article, Mark Reeves will tell us a few things to take into account! Read more…

January 24, 2013 — For most creative professionals, this story is a familiar one: A client reaches out to you. They need a name, or a logo, or a website, or an app. Actually, they need it all together, and they need it all in a month — well, maybe a month and a half. Read more…

November 23, 2012 — In this article, Jeremy Girard looks at some ways in which you can end projects on the right note. Also, what you can do after they are launched to help your project stories have happy endings (and many successful sequels). Read more…

October 11, 2012 — Dmitry Fadeyev examines how the desire to build a large audience by giving away your products and services free of charge can cause conflicts of interest. Spoiler alert: Free products themselves are not the problem. Read more…

August 27, 2012 — In this article, Sacha Grief compares ways in which freelance designers can earn passive income, and also speaks about his own experience in exploring these avenues. That also includes telling you how much money he has made! Read more…

March 29, 2012 — There’s a realization that every freelance designer must go through at some point: client work isn’t enough to ensure your long-term financial security. What if you get sick? What if you can’t find clients? What if you want to take a vacation? Read more…

December 19, 2011 — In the Web world, hearing businesses and freelancers alike complain about low-budget projects is not too uncommon. Let’s say that a local coffee shop needs to update its Web presence and contacts you for a redesign. It also requires a blog so that it can announce new coffees, events and so on. Read more…