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What A Web Developer Is – And Isn’t

There seems to be a lot of confusion in the world today about what it is that web developers are and do. Are they designers? Programmers? Marketers? Business owners? While being a little of all of these is important in the world today, that’s not what web developers really are.
I’m constantly getting requests for quotes …

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How to Deal with Angry Clients

So you got the project approved and you received the deposit. You’re excited about starting on this project, because the client is also excited. All through the project, the client emails you about how happy they are and how great you’re doing. So this is going to be a quick and painless job, right?
That’s until …

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Make Your Portfolio Better Than Their’s

Competition is fierce in the world of freelancing. In the clients’ eyes, one of the few factors that differentiates you from the competition is the quality of your portfolio.
While much of what makes up a portfolio is both subjective and based on personal preferences, there are still several surefire ways to distinguish yourself in the …

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12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Freelance

Going into business for the wrong reasons can bring ruin into both your financial and professional life. While freelancing comes with many perks, it’s important not to base your self-employment decision solely on those perks, as you may run yourself out of business.
What are some of these perks of freelancing?

You can choose your own hours
You …

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26 Ultimate Home Offices For Freelancers

Every freelancer needs an awesome office, right? While we may be able to work occasionally in the coffee shop, you’re never as productive (at least while coding) as you are in your office. There you have a full keyboard and mouse, dual screens and a tester computer.
Most of us have to make due with what …

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