Category: Business
Web Design Trends in 2025: Cleaner, Smarter, and Finally User-First
Read more: Web Design Trends in 2025: Cleaner, Smarter, and Finally User-FirstWeb design in 2025 is more practical than flashy. It’s less about trends for their own sake and more about building sites people can actually use. You’re seeing leaner layouts, smarter typography, and accessibility baked in from the start. Motion is used sparingly. Navigation is visible again. And yes, hero sliders have finally been put…
Why I Charge 50% Upfront (and You Should Too)
Read more: Why I Charge 50% Upfront (and You Should Too)Let’s talk about money for a second. Specifically, deposits. I charge 50% upfront for every project I take on. Not 10%, not 25%, and definitely not “we’ll pay you when it’s done.” Half up front, always. Why? Because I’ve learned the hard way. When I first started freelancing, I was hesitant to ask for a…
Stop Guessing: How to Hire the Right WordPress Developer for Your Project
Read more: Stop Guessing: How to Hire the Right WordPress Developer for Your ProjectHiring a WordPress developer can feel like rolling the dice—especially if you’re not sure what questions to ask or how to tell the difference between a solid developer and someone who’s just good at configuring page builders. As a freelance WordPress developer, I’ve worked on projects that started off on the wrong foot because the…
Why I Don’t Use Freelance Marketplaces (And What I Do Instead)
Read more: Why I Don’t Use Freelance Marketplaces (And What I Do Instead)When I first got into freelancing, I did what a lot of people do: I signed up for a few freelance platforms, set up a profile, and started scrolling through job listings. On the surface, it felt like the right move; lots of opportunities, lots of clients, all in one place. But after spending time…
Red Flags to Watch for in Prospective Clients (And Why It’s OK to Say No)
Read more: Red Flags to Watch for in Prospective Clients (And Why It’s OK to Say No)As a freelancer, one of the most valuable lessons you’ll learn is that not every client is worth your time. In fact, saying NO to the wrong clients is just as important as saying yes to the right ones. A bad client can drain your energy, waste your time, and hurt your business in the…