Let’s be real: “Professional blogger” doesn’t really sound legit. Here’s a freelance tip: Present yourself as an expert. For the most part, I’ve embraced the term “professional blogger” to describe myself. After all, it’s what I do. I provide freelance blog content. Yesterday, though, I had a bit of an epiphany. I was on the …
I’m in the midst of a freelance work experiment. Instead of trying to be productive the same amount each day, I’m working in bursts. In light of my recent motivation issues, I’m trying something new with my freelance work schedule. I’m experimenting with working in bursts. Freelance Work and Bursts of Productivity The big advantage …
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I’ve been referred to as a “machine.” But what happens to the freelancing and the home business when the machine breaks down? I’ve struggled the last few months. Motivation has been a serious issue. For the most part, I’ve managed to get most of my freelancing work done. But the last few days have been …
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Inflation is a fact of life. At some point, you might need to raise your rates as a freelancer in order to meet your goals. Over time, as you gain more experience, it makes sense to consider raising your rates. Few clients expect you to keep your rates the same forever. As inflation sends prices …
You need to carefully consider your freelance web design rates. Here are a few helpful tips. While I’m not the most experienced web designer (I actually did one paid web design job, long, long ago), I have some web designer friends. And we sometimes talk about how we set freelance rates. I’ve noticed that a …
Setting rates as a freelance graphic designer can be tricky. For some projects, it can be difficult to know how much time it will take. Once, not too long after I finished my journalism degree, I was asked to design a logo. I had taken a graphic design class, and a Flash class, and I …
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