Web Advice

Resources for Do-It-Yourselfers

February 2, 2009

The do-it-yourself webmaster has several resources at his or her disposal and it makes sense to use them. Although this list is by no means comprehensive (or especially current), the resources are still good. Part of the Wannabe-Pro Web Designer series.

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Kill fees ain’t just for the Sopranos…

February 1, 2009

Kill Fees are one way designers monitor their cashflow and protect themsevles from unanticipated changes in client plans. Part of the Wannabe-Pro web designer series.

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Going Pro Review

February 1, 2009

Review of the tips for beginning a freelance web design business from the Wanna-Pro series.

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Care and feeding of clients?

February 1, 2009

Your job is to cater to their needs. Whether the project is big or small, answer calls and emails promptly, be honest and direct about every aspect of the project, and consistently underpromise and overdeliver. Give your clients straight, solid advice but in the end, give them the site they want (even if you disagree). [...]

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Setting Web Design Rates

February 1, 2009

I expanded and updated this guide with specific advice for setting rates and gotchas to watch out for in this article on Setting Web Design Rates. Ah, the million dollar question! Or is it the $19.95 question? I can’t tell you what to charge, but I suspect you already knew that. Every rookie wants to [...]

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What’s wrong with my dancing mailbox graphic?

February 1, 2009

Over time, most web visitors quickly lose fascination with, ummmmm, let’s say the less subtle design elements, particularly flashy stuff like email link animations, spinning letters, and huge hit counters. Few faux pas will draw attention to your Rookie Ranking quicker than in-your-face animations. Tagged: Web Design

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