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The Benefits of Working in Short Time Blocks: Part 1

2012-02-22T17:00:37Z

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog post on how freelancers can tackle projects like a software developer using a trend in software development called “Agile”, which calls for compressing...

Build Your Own Network, and Grow in the Design/Dev Community

2012-02-22T11:00:58Z

Within the overall web design and development communities, there are endless communities within them. Within each freelancer, designer, developer, blogger, or otherwise, there is a community based...

How to Choose the Perfect Font for Your Needs

2012-02-21T21:00:29Z

Comic Sans! I remember the days when I used to go with Comic Sans whenever I was confused about what font would suit my requirements. It looked like it was handwritten yet it was a font. You realize...

Finger-Friendly Design: Ideal Mobile Touchscreen Target Sizes

2012-02-21T15:18:21Z

In darts, hitting the bulls-eye is harder to do than hitting any other part of the dartboard. This is because the bullseye is the smallest target. This same principle can also apply to...

Learn to Say No

2012-02-21T17:00:09Z

It used to be hard for me to say ‘no’ to people. I think the sheer confusion people have over what freelancers actually do all day makes us an easy target. But just because many of us work from home,...

What is the Trend for Web Design in 2012?

2012-02-22T10:00:09Z

Just a month and a half has passed in 2012 and there are some patterns which are quite easy to notice in how people design. Sure, most of them are similar to the ones of 2011 – it seems 2011 and 2012...

How to Overcome the Bad Moments of Your Career Like a Boss

2012-02-20T21:00:36Z

There are lots of web design resources out there and learning all the skills you need is not a problem anymore – everybody can do it. But some of us (or better said, most of us) encounter the same...

Go VIRAL! The key to great exposure

2012-02-20T09:06:32Z

A friend of mine (xomiele, as he’s known on his personal blog), who represents photographers and illustrators, was amazed at the number of hits a piece he created for fun was getting on the internet....

Building a Solid Client Base for Repeat Projects

2012-02-20T15:40:50Z

The endearing goals of leaving a secure job into the freelance lifestyle are powerful. Freedom of working when you want, freedom of project choice, and even freedom of who you work with. These are...

The Secret Structure of Great Talks – Video

2012-02-18T14:00:08Z

View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch. This week we look at The Secret Structure of Great Talks by...

Why UX Design is like Your Clothes

2012-02-18T10:00:27Z

Even if you gave five people the exact same clothes, none of them would wear the clothes the exact same way. This is because everybody looks at something in their own unique way, this is just...

Will You Be Jumping on the Pinterest Craze?

2012-02-17T15:00:39Z

Headlines from the Internet last week about Pinterest: “How Pinterest is Changing Website Design Forever” Mashable.com. “How Pinterest is Secretly Profiting From Your Links” Venturebeat.com. “Holy...

How To Recruit A UX Designer

2012-02-16T14:30:21Z

The Web has entered an era of user-centricity. If businesses are to attract new customers and retain existing ones, they must create websites and apps that deliver intuitive and tailored...

Why Your Business Must Go Social [Infographic]

2012-02-17T10:00:10Z

Your grandma is probably on Facebook by now. So why on earth isn’t your business? It’s time to get real, and come to terms with the fact that social media networks are not just for teenagers...

How to Twitter and Facebook and Still Get Things Done

2012-02-16T21:00:08Z

It almost seems like magic the way that most social media juggernauts tweet, update Facebook, upload YouTube videos and respond to comments, seemingly nonstop, all while still managing to get work...

7 Warning Signs to Watch for When Working with Subcontractors

2012-02-16T13:00:30Z

Subcontractors can make a world of difference when it comes to how quickly you can complete a project. But if a problem creeps in, the back and forth with a subcontractor can drag out a project....

All About Buttons: Inspiration, PSDs for Download, CSS Generators and Frameworks

2012-02-16T11:00:22Z

Whether they are used to subscribe to services, send a contact form or simply to call the user’s attention to a specific page, buttons are a very important part of websites. When well designed, they...

5 Tips to Power Up Your Work with Unlimited Creativity Juice

2012-02-16T10:00:47Z

So you’re happily working on your design for a new or ongoing project and everything is going according to plan… or is it? All of a sudden you stop right in your tracks, unsure about your next step....

Got Bored Of Lorem Ipsum? 22 “Different” Alternatives For Placeholder Text

2012-02-16T05:01:00Z

Advertise here with BSA When designing anything with content (websites, brochures, etc.), if you don't have the real content, using Lorem Ipsum is the most common way to fill those...

Free Fonts to Make a Great First Impression

2012-02-15T09:00:19Z

When you’re designing a website, one of the pillars of great design is typography. Typography is an essential part of good web design, yet it’s amazing how many designers consistently...