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How Freelance Designers & Developers Can Be Their Own Advocate — Speckyboy

26Jan

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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How Freelance Designers & Developers Can Be Their Own Advocate — Speckyboy

Working solo is one of the benefits of being a freelance web designer. You don’t have a boss breathing down your neck or tracking every mouse click. That’s one reason why many of us choose this career path. On the other hand, no one has your back when things go wrong. There are no team members to ensure that you’re treated fairly or paid for your work. Raise your hand if a client ever skipped town without paying their bill. Yes, we see you! This also extends to mundane tasks, such as onboarding to your client’s workflow. For example, working with an agency client and being dropped in the middle of an unfamiliar website. You don’t always get the benefit of a guided tour on how everything works. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, and remaining silent only exacerbates the situation. The result ...

Reinforcing the Value of Web Designers in the Age of AI

3Apr

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

Artificial Intelligence (AI), building website, creating a website, Freelance Career, Freelance Clients, Freelance Design, google web designer, internet design, web design, web design company, web designer, web page design, website builder, website design

Reinforcing the Value of Web Designers in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for us all. Or at least that’s the current narrative. The technology is already changing how web designers do their jobs. We’re using it to help us debug code and generate content. And who knows what will come next? We’re also seeing prompt-based tools that promise to “design” for us. The idea is to turn a time-consuming process into one that takes minutes. Oh, and cut into our profits along with it. Yes, it’s concerning. Even so, I don’t believe that AI will replace us. However, it may require us to reinforce the message of who we are and what we do. It’s an opportunity to showcase our value to the world. It’s also a chance to re-introduce ourselves to website owners. We might even divert their attention away from these shiny new tools. How does this...

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

12Mar

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Taking your freelance web design career to the next level is challenging. Going from getting by to living comfortably is equal parts hard work and good strategy. Why do you need both to succeed? Well, you could be up to your elbows in projects. But that’s no guarantee of more revenue. Plus, being crazy-busy isn’t sustainable. You’re more likely to burn out than rise to the top. Planning can help. Take the initiative to assess your career and determine the best path upward. The answer depends on how far you want to go. Your skills and strengths also play a role. Some designers (myself included) have turned to side hustles to increase earnings. For me, writing has been the best path. Others might sell web-related products or do occasional sub-contractor work. There are plenty of opportunitie...

Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

15Feb

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

Embarking on a freelance web design career means embracing uncertainty. You’ll have to book enough gigs to keep you financially afloat. You’ll also need to weather the ups and downs. Most importantly, you’ll have to adjust to a changing landscape. Nothing is guaranteed. Thus, I was astonished and amused when the calendar flipped to 2024. This year marks the 25th anniversary of my freelance business. How time flies. I had no such milestones in mind back in 1999. My goals were relatively simple. I wanted to apply what I’d learned working for others. And I wanted to do things my way. Longevity wasn’t a priority for that 21-year-old kid. Maybe I’ve beaten the odds. But I’m still working with clients. Some have even been with me for the entire run. My goal today is to share some valuable lesson...