So how do you build a portfolio when you haven’t done any actual work a client? Won’t featuring only “test cases” turn off clients?
Almost a year ago, I wrote about the boasting threshold, a term I coined that represented the perfect time for publicizing performance. The concept was based on the theory that revealing the […]
Check out 15 Mistakes Committed by Freelancers and 100 Niche Job Sites, courtesy of Bootstrapper.
Read about an ultra-portable laptop that represents “staggering value for money“.
Most Inspired asks: Set Prices or Quotes?
The Single Parent shares what she likes about freelancing.
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Have you visited a certain website, browsed through it, and realized 3 hours later that you haven’t done anything productive? Here are five sites I try to avoid while working. These websites are time-wasters not because they’re dangerous or pointless. Rather, it’s their addictiveness that make them the bane of anyone trying to get things […]
There’s surprisingly a lot more to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) than just games. Since Sony’s portable gaming console accepts Memory Sticks, and connects to the computer via a USB cable, it doubles as an external drive.
And thanks to this ability and the large screen, the PSP is also a great way to bring a portfolio […]
Whatever situation I’m in, I always find myself asking: “How does this relate to my projects?” Constantly looking for new experiences isn’t only a great way to live, it also makes it easier to come up with new creative ideas.
To paraphrase advertising great David Ogilvy, a good copywriter knows a little bit about everything. I […]
I really think that no freelancer should do without these:
A Plan. A good plan makes sure that all of a freelancer’s efforts lead towards something meaningful. Check out How Pretending Your’re Someone Else Makes Planning Easier.
A Website. Allows a freelancer to become visible to literally anyone in the world. Need to spend your hard-earned money […]
The end of each work day carries some relief—and the temptation to just shut down the computer and close up shop. But taking a few steps after work will help me get started on the next morning. Here are five things I do before enjoying the rest of the day:
Download What You Need for the […]
Copyblogger likes what Newspaper editors and writers already know about great copy.
I knew it! This old New York Times article confirms my feeling that wider displays equal better productivity.
Read The Freelancer’s Guide to Increasing Referral Business
Keep that Bullshit button at hand!
Laura must be a bit schizo. First she writes about the drawbacks of working at […]
Have you visited Brian Gardner’s contact page? I’m sure that some prospective clients have visited his website, in hopes of commissioning his service. Through a mixture of luck, skill, and opportunity, Mr. Gardner has become well-known in the industry and to clients alike. Unfortunately, this also means he’s pretty busy right now, and simply can’t […]
Have you heard the wisdom of The Poetic Prophet, AKA the SEO rapper?
Here’s the low-down on design coding:
The 411 on Link Building’s up next!
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