Some freelancers say yes to every project that comes their way. Different people have different reasons, but it often comes down to: Not wanting to turn down money. Not liking the feeling of turning people away. But I don’t say yes to every project, and […]
Tag: Clients
Are You Looking for a Professional or a Puppet?
This is something that both clients and freelancers need to figure out. As a client, what are you looking for? You want a new website—awesome! But are you looking for a professional or a puppet? If you want a professional then you want someone who […]
The Fine Line Between Charging What You’re Worth and Actually Getting Clients
Something you commonly hear freelancers say is, “Charge what you’re worth.” And I totally and fully agree with that. The more you cut back on pricing, the less people will value you, and the more burnt out you’ll get. Having low prices is a ridiculously […]
How to Craft the Perfect Support Ticket
I could easily give a lot of tips on how to provide good support, but that’s another post. 😉 Today I want to talk about how you as a client can submit the perfect support ticket. The better your support ticket is, the more easily […]
$50 Code – Less Money, More Headache
I’ve stumbled upon a lot of upsetting Twitter conversations lately. I know these people aren’t TRYING to be upsetting, but it has that effect on designers and developers who make a living from their business. Some people think you should only pay $50 for a […]
Torn Between Helping People & Preserving My Originality
Lately I’ve felt a bit torn. I feel like there are a couple unique aspects about Nose Graze (when it comes to coding/design), and I like to hang onto those. Surely it’s natural to treasure some of the unique features or snippets I’ve created? But […]