How To Put Together a Solid Freelance Portfolio

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Working as a freelancer is a tough job with long hours at the desk. You’re always scrambling from one task to the next figuring out the best way to accomplish projects on time. But then other months you’ll find yourself dry on work and begging for a new project. This life cycle of freelancing is tough and mentally straining. But it also brings out strong personality traits through perseverance and real dedication.

One hugely important aspect of freelancing is your online portfolio. How you showcase all past work online is vital to landing any new gigs in the future. People want to see good examples of your work and what you’ve created in the past. In this article I’d like to share some design tips for creating a solid portfolio of design work. Not only will this help out your career, but it will certainly give you a boost in confidence knowing your work is expressed so eloquently online.

Hysterical Freelance Design Comics

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Usually, here at GDB, it’s all about business.

No joking around.

After all, GDB’s the leading authority on business advice for designers around the world.

But today, we have something unique and (shh don’t tell anyone) fun to show you!

If you’re a freelance designer, you’re going to get a serious kick out of our newest ebook (eComic Book actually), You Know You’re a Freelance Designer When…

And believe, me, you’re not only going to relate to some of the hilarious scenarios in this book, but you’re going to think we made these comics about YOU!

How to receive payments: 10 tools for freelancers

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Working as a freelancer undoubtedly has wonderful perks and advantages – like being able to take on a job in the convenience of your own home and having more free time for yourself.

However, there’s always the worry of not receiving payment, particularly when working with clients who are thousands of miles away.

5 Proven Ways to Get Photography Clients

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Every photographer is looking for more ways to get more leads for their photography business. When we think of all the possible ways on how to get more photography clients, we wonder why the majority of photographers have a very difficult time getting more business.

We’ve decided to share 8 of our most effective ways to get more photography clients. Try them out, and we hope they bring you great results. Leave a comment if you have questions or feedback on the list.

How to Deal with Criticism in The Freelancing World

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Criticism can tear you apart, but only if you allow it to do that. Accepting criticism is an essential part of improving one’s skill. A person always has to face his own share of criticism. The best kind are those who take criticism in their stride, and learn to live with it. It is a lot difficult than it sounds.

Freelancers: How to Work Better with Your Clients

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Working with clients all day long may sometimes lead to stress in a freelance schedule. Long working hours, impending project deadlines, and constant criticism from clients can really bring down one’s enthusiastic spirit. Thus, building a compromise with your client is imperative to the success of any project.

As the provider, you have to be honest, sincere, and above all respectful of each of your clients’ opinions. Without their project needs, you wouldn’t be creating any work in the first place. And don’t get me wrong but a compromise doesn’t have to feel restrictive to either party.

Working as a Freelancer with No Speed Limit

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There are so many people working freelance jobs online that it’s almost become a revolution of new media. You can graduate fresh out of high school and start working on freelance gigs almost immediately. There is plenty of money to be earned, plus you can still educate yourself along the way.

I read a very interesting article discussing how there’s no speed limit when it comes to life. We are told to stick within the system, but once you’re out it’s all up to you and your own intuition to make a living. I really like this approach and I’d like to analyze how you can apply this mentality to a freelance lifestyle. It takes true passion to stick it out, but working online provides a very comfortable life compared with other professions.

Top Creative Graphic Design Freelance Jobs Boards

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So are you tired of searching for a job? Want to have a new client? Want to earn more? Do not worry, today DesignsMadnesss has bought for you some awesome Freelance Job Board, here you can show your creativity to the world.

I am sure most of the designers today work freelance, either to earn extra or have taken up freelance as to earn there freelance income. If you are also one of those then this post is for you. If you also think that having an amazing portfolio will get you contracts only, then think again; JOB BOARD dear readers can also get you contracts.