Dustin Brewer must have spent quite some time writing Freelance web designer tools and productivity management here. Don’t disappoint him; take a look and see what you can learn!
I’m pretty limited when it comes to project management, to be quite honest. I’m more used to solo operations rather than teamwork, which is probably why the […]
Many thanks to Rico (someone else who shares my nickname) for sharing with me the 960 grid system. The 960 GS is basically a design recommendation that seeks to
…streamline web development workflow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels. There are two variants: 12 and 16 columns, which can be […]
Previously: Rates
CW: Have there been days where you just wanted to spend all day in bed?
CSJ: Everyday. I did that for 4 months while i was abroad, laying on the bed, my laptop on my tummy, working on freelance stuff (laughter)
CW: Haha, I meant to ask: “How do you deal with the times when you […]
Previously: The Big Break
CW: Speaking of which, how do you set your rates?
CSJ: Per project, based on rate trends
CW: How do you keep track of such rate trends?
CSJ: I ask fellow designers
CW: You guys are that open with each other?
CSJ: Yup! Most of us help each other out, mutually we’ve understood that the every-designer-for-himself […]
One afternoon, while we were both working, Christian San Jose and I started sending each other IMs. I realized that CSJ would make a great subject to interview for this blog, because he has made a name for himself as a designer. So I started asking him questions about his freelance career. Thanks to the […]
So your client has given you a blank check regarding fonts: you can buy whatever you need for a project. But how do you get to test commercial fonts, especially those that are absolutely perfect for your needs? You can’t just buy them for testing, right?
Of course, fonts.com does a great job of with its […]
Most web designers, by virtue of keeping their computers in good working condition, have updated to Internet Explorer 7. Unfortunately, this means that they can no longer test their designs on IE6.
Stand Alone Internet Explorer 6 is a download that provides a web designer with a way to test their work on IE6. Testing websites […]
Sure, Notepad’s great when you have to copy-paste snippets of info you want to use later. But have you tried editing a specially formatted text file like HTML and CSS with it? I can tell you it’s a bit hard.
Notepad++ is a must-have tool for any freelance programmer, web designer, and coder. If you can’t […]
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It’s true that concentrating on one skill makes quality work more possible, but I’ve recently realized that we can mix and match our skills to provide a more attractive package for prospective clients. For example, if you’re good at website design and know a little search engine optimization, you can combine these abilities for maximum […]
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Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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