We all know being a web designer requires skills, a good mindset and some talent, but this is not everything. It is a bit difficult to explain how to get the first real client, because it depends on many factors and elements. When we say “real client”, we mean a business relationship, not your cousin or your father’s company. We[…]
Back in August I wrote an article about fatal mistakes freelancers should never make. The article was targeted to web design freelancers; therefore we will continue today and go a bit more into details for the same category. One of the most common mistakes by both parties was working without a signed contract, because it might lead to misunderstandings and[…]
Websites should rank high not only in appearance and usability, but also in performance. A website that has a high load and processing time will not be popular among users because nobody likes to wait for long periods of time to view a website. Intense competition makes it imperative for websites to score high on performance and efficiency and it[…]
If you are a good web designer then there are huge opportunities for you in today’s business world, you just need to find them. One of the most difficult decisions you need to make is the kind of workplace you’re searching for. Should it be a freelance gig or a job in a real web studio? Each one of them[…]
Twitter is one of the social media sites that helps you to showcase your designer talents to the world. Users of Twitter communicate and interact with their contacts by sending short messages called “tweets.” It’s a simple and effective way of promoting your skills and to network with new people every day. Twitter can also be used as a medium[…]
Internet Explorer was launched by Microsoft in 1995. Ever since that time, the browser has been included in all Windows versions. There were also some later versions or packs which were available for download. Internet Explorer, often shortened as IE, was launched in 9 different versions over the past 16 years, and even if Internet Explorer 9 comes with tremendous[…]
Facebook has more than 500 million active users and is definitely the best social network ever. The number of people using it increases every month, and it seems Facebook will not stop its ascension soon. Facebook can also be used for some other purposes besides sharing videos, writing on the walls of your friends and keeping an eye on your[…]
One of the most basic urges of every human being is the urge to create. From the doodles and fantasies of your childhood, to the poems and paintings of your teens, your life is full of examples when you have been creative. As you grow up and strive to find your place under the sun, sometimes it feels like the[…]
Many may not agree with the title because of the proven success of templates in the design market. This success is evident with the increasing number of design templates and stock graphics websites. Many designers, and I am one of them, consider the concept of design templates one of the blessings of the web. Nowadays designers can save much time[…]
Being a graphic designer does not only require skills and imagination, but also a lot of work. There are so many graphic designers in the world that it requires even more than that. The difference between all these professionals also lies in the mindset they have. Being open-minded helps a lot for an obvious reason, but not everybody manages to[…]
