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The Latest Research for Web Designers

The Latest Research for Web Designers

2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. And although I’m sure many of you can’t wait until the calendar flips ahead to 2021, it doesn’t look as though we’re going to be able to say goodby

5 things nobody tells you about freelancing

5 things nobody tells you about freelancing

Starting out on your own as a freelancer is exciting. You’re making your talents available to the world, and are ready to make your mark.While this career path can be very rewarding (monetarily and ot

How to be a Work from Home Professional

How to be a Work from Home Professional

Let’s face it: The web design industry is very competitive. The barriers of entry are low, the technology (platforms, coding languages and DIY services) are always ever changing and with search engine

How to boost your personal brand as a designer

How to boost your personal brand as a designer

Perception is everything! Many famous creatives grew to fame because people knew about them, more than their work. Should you create a persona of yourself that’s bigger than life? Does it lead to high

8 Domain Name Myths Every Web Designer Should Know

8 Domain Name Myths Every Web Designer Should Know

A domain name is an essential element of every project, product, and company. It’s central to a brand and has a disproportionately large impact on user experience. Not only that, but it also impacts S

InVision reveals design industry stats

InVision reveals design industry stats

What is a design-driven organization, according to designers? What organizations put a legitimate emphasis on design? Conversely, which industries seem to lag behind the rest? All of these questions a

Opera’s introduces a new power-saving mode, continues the browser war

Opera’s introduces a new power-saving mode, continues the browser war

The last couple of months have been nothing short of groundbreaking for the Opera browser and the company. Two months ago, it made headlines with the announcement that it was including a native ad-blo

How To Take Your First Steps in Web Design

How To Take Your First Steps in Web Design

Are you a creative person looking for the perfect career path to take? If so, there are not many more creative professions than that of a web designer.However, becoming a web designer can be challengi

Side Hustles for Web Design Professionals: How to Make Some Extra Cash

Side Hustles for Web Design Professionals: How to Make Some Extra Cash

A career as a web designer can be extremely lucrative. The average web designer in the US makes around $50-55,000 per year, equating to an hourly rate of around $25. Of course, not every designer will

How to Pick Your Next Tech Focus

How to Pick Your Next Tech Focus

Every day, people are asking themselves things like, “React or Vue?” “VR or no VR?” “CSS Grid or Flexbox?” These are the wrong questions entirely, because the technology you focus on or use next shoul

Does Your Choice of Web Host Affect Your Website?

Does Your Choice of Web Host Affect Your Website?

When you design a website for a client, you’re in charge for the most part. You’re the one that’s mastered the art of web design, who understands search engine optimization strategies, and so on. Howe

The secret to surviving an unresponsive client

The secret to surviving an unresponsive client

Why do some clients stop communicating with us all of a sudden? Is there any way out of this crappy situation?Picture this: a client calls you; she is super excited, telling you about that amazing pro