What I learned from Starbucks and incorporated into my Web Design Business
Starbucks is great! Not only do I use Starbucks to meet my clients, but the location is great for getting work done. Not to mention enjoying a cup of brew to keep me a saint from working long hours....
View ArticleProject Management 101
My business model is based upon web design, coding, and managing projects. In this blog post I am going to explain how I manage projects. This process doesn’t always go as well as expected, but you...
View ArticleExtra income for Web Developers – Part 1
There are many ways for web professionals to generate extra income, and the best part is many of these opportunities can create passive income with little preparation. Web development services can be...
View ArticleHow to Compete Against Offshore Web Design Companies. 10 Small Things Which...
It may sound impossible to win a client while competing with offshore competitors who offer rates up to 90% less than you, yet it looks like crazy outsourcing practices are not so common anymore. In...
View ArticleHow to get web design clients in 2014. What works and what doesn’t.
The competition is huge in the web design marketplace, but there are still hundreds of potential projects popping up daily. With the right focus on sources of leads which can easily bring you new...
View ArticleHow to dress for meeting a client. Web Designer goes shopping.
In the beginning of my freelance web design career I read a bunch of books teaching how to start and run a web design business. All of them were claiming that a professional dress, preferably a suit...
View ArticleHow to name your price. The secret formula for setting up your hourly rate.
To run your business well, you need to know what your time is really worth. Before you jump into comparing yourself to your competitors, first you should estimate how much money you realistically need...
View ArticleHow much for a small business website in New York City? Research, interesting...
Market research and knowing your competition is a crucial aspect of any successful business. If you don't know the prices your competitors are charging, or the saturation level of your niche market,...
View Article10 Habits of a Successful Web Developer
My path to successful client relationships and a flourishing web design business. The following rules have helped me develop great relationships with my clients and grow my business faster than ever,...
View Article9 Warning Signs Your Web Design Prospects Want You to Work for Free
Everyone likes a bargain and wants to get the best deal possible. Your clients are no different. But what happens when the good deal your client is looking for, is free work from you? Here are nine...
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