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3 Tips to empower you to communicate clearly with clients and equip clients to communicate clearly with you to avoid delays, miscommunication, and stress

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Yes. Specialists always do better. There is no debating this. I can’t think of any freelancer who made it big as a handyman. The world already has plenty of all-purpose copywriters, versatile trans…

Know them to overcome them: The 7 cognitive biases created by your brain that creep into your work, undermine its success, and result in poor decision-making.

Hey everyone! I am/was happy to share with everyone at WordCamp San Diego for the 3rd year in a row! We always enjoy our time at this event and it’s a fantastic time of year to spend in... Read More

Even the most experienced developer is faced with the inevitable challenge of adding an unexpected element to a design that’s already been scoped out and started. The pressure adds on when there’s lit…

A good proposal and contract can help a freelancer clarify their sales process and ultimately close the deal. Plus, it's there to protect you.

Founder Shaz Amin shares his best tips for finding the tech expert your startup needs, even if you're not exactly an expert.

Founder Shaz Amin shares his best tips for finding the tech expert your startup needs, even if you're not exactly an expert.

Design smarter by asking the right questions.

Asking the right questions

Almost daily I come across at least one support request from a user that reads the way Miss Teen South Carolina answers this question: It’s always frustrating for me not because I’m bothered, but beca…

I've put together a lot of "How long it takes" rules of thumb based on my own experience as a WordPress consultant.

Knowing how—and when—to offer your creative services for free is the key to pro bono design work that benefits you and contributes to the greater good.

What should you do at first when looking for custom WordPress development? How much is it going to cost you? Here are all the answers you've always looked for.

At its most basic level, a startup is a learning machine—one that helps its founders understand and serve the real world in a manner that enables itself to continuously gather information and grow. If…

Having the best developers and designers on the planet is no good if they aren't on the same page. David has the tools to help you fit them together.

We talk with seven WordPress pros about how to be more productive, including email tips, using a calendar, structuring your day and more.

User Onboarding is a tricky business. But, if you know how to build it in a structured manner, then success is guaranteed.

Landing your ideal client seems like a dream. In this guide we'll show you how to make that dream a reality and get noticed by potential clients.

Layout is a design and WordPress blog covering thought-provoking topics that show you the next step for your business, improve your process, and inspire your designs.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned hand, most people will agree that there is an art to taking a good website brief.

All across the country, entrepreneurs are founding and building new companies that use technology in innovative ways.

A look through this list ought to act as a bit of validation for devs and be highly informative for current or future clients.

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When you’re new to freelancing, there may be some clients who discover your services through organic web search. But if you’ve been in business for your...

As cloud-based software, mobile apps, and online chat platforms make it easier to work outside the traditional office, we’re seeing the amount of freela...