How to develop the perfect web skillset
Understanding the true value of the work we do is one of the first lessons many of us learn. Turning…
Is it time you opened a design agency?
You’ve been busting your ass for years as a freelance designer, taking projects as they come, performing every role required…
What is a full-stack designer, and should you be one?
Being able to quickly and efficiently one-line our skills and the focus of our professional life has a lot of…
2 essential rules for working with remote clients
As a designer, you might go through school or online training with the expectation of working face to face with…
13 crazy freelancing myths debunked
A lot of designers have wild misconceptions about freelancing and what it’s actually like. Despite what many people think, it’s…
3 successful ways to get paid by a client who has “no money”
Every freelancer has heard the pitch from clients about “no money now, but there will be later”, “help start my…
4 essential steps before you launch your design startup
Many of us dream of being our own boss, being able to set our own hours and choose what kind…
Ghost founder on how to grow a successful design career by blogging
It’s been 5 years since I last wrote for WebdesignerDepot, but it’s an absolute pleasure to be back once again….
How to transition from web design to your own startup
As a web designer, you have an enviable skill set for starting a business online. Web designers are exposed to…
How to be a unicorn (and why you should)
Once upon a time, there was a mystical creature known as the Unicorn. This beautiful developer/designer/interface specialist/content creator/etc. was much…
3 ways to survive information overload
Whether we’re self-taught or university educated, we’re all expected to keep learning as the industry evolves and advances. New development…
How to find the perfect web developer
Once you start looking for a freelance developer to collaborate with, you’ll notice they’re everywhere. Online freelance marketplaces are packed…