To a prospective client, you as a freelance web designer are often perceived only to be good as your portfolio. They’re checking you out for the first time, and if you don’t make that positive first ion, you may not get their work. And if you don’t get work, you …
One of the greatest things about WordPress is how easy to use it is. On the other hand, because of this simplicity, many users don’t feel the urge to step outside of their comfort zone and learn new things. Deployment automation is very often one of those omitted things. In …
WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE) allows us to edit various aspects of a website without the need for code. It has placed previously-hidden portions of a theme within reach of non-designers. And perhaps made a web professional’s job a bit easier in the process. But that’s only scratching the surface …
Web design is a career path that lends itself well to working solo. You don’t necessarily need a huge office or a team of colleagues. A resourceful designer can usually find ways to effectively manage their business. That’s probably why so many of us have chosen to work as freelancers. …
Time is such a precious thing – and yet it’s so easy to waste. To illustrate, a friend of mine who served in the military once remarked that much of their day was spent standing around, awaiting orders. It sounds a lot like a typical web design project – albeit …
Learn about Medusa, an open-source, developer-focused Shopify alternative that can be customized and scaled to suit your needs. Continue reading Shopify Alternative: Use Medusa to Build Customizable and Flexible Ecommerce Solutions on SitePoint. Source: Site Point Republished by Blog Post Promoter
We built The Hub by GoDaddy Pro to streamline workflows and shave time off tasks that typically eat up a workday. But we aren’t done yet. You can keep track of our progress here, as we regularly publish our updates to this platform custom made for web designers and developers. …
Joe Pascaretta knows a thing or two about small business growth. Yes, he heads small business marketing for Dun and Bradstreet but he has also run a landscaping business and he and his team speak to thousands of business owners year. Listen to our interview here on SoundCloud or here …
Digital evangelist and and author Vala Afshar, a former key executive for Salesforce, recently noted: “Read to improve your writing. Write to improve your thinking. Speak to improve your storytelling.” His remark is profound, and should resonate highly with the readers of Smart Hustle. Think about the many headlines competing …
If you’re a remote worker, check out this guide to setting up an affordable work-from-home setup on a tight budget. Continue reading An Affordable Work-From-Home Setup for Remote Workers on SitePoint. Source: Site Point Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Oh wow, it’s been 10 years since I retired from my engineering career! I’m happy to report that I’m still retired and life is awesome. Some people said it can’t be done, but I’m doing it. Don’t listen to the critics. You have to live your own life and find your …
When it comes to products and services geared towards web designers, the “hustle” is unique. The classic methods of marketing in-person or on a printed page aren’t as relevant. That means the real legwork has to be done online. It’s a monumental challenge. The chaotic noise of social media, the …
For many of us, tracking leads too often means hunting for that darn cocktail napkin from last night or scrolling through contacts, trying to remember which Joe or Jane was interested in a website build. There’s a much better way. With The Hub by GoDaddy Pro, you can conveniently store …
If you’re a small business with an online presence, then you know that SEO is essential in order to be found by potential customers. In this post, we will discuss five ways that you can improve your SEO and see better rankings in search engines. These eight tips are easy …
Over the last two years, business leaders have been guiding their firms through a succession of crises. Several of these were occurring at the same time. These include the pandemic, a series of “hundred-year” weather disasters, social upheaval, financial shocks, and substantial labor shortages. Leaders that are looking to the …
It’s never been easier to develop Apple apps. This beginner guide walks you through the process from installing Xcode to writing Swift code. Continue reading How to Develop Apple Apps: Using Xcode & Swift to Program for iOS & macOS on SitePoint. Source: Site Point Republished by Blog Post Promoter
It is undeniably true that not everyone possesses the qualities of effective leadership. Furthermore, possessing the characteristics of a leader is not sufficient in and of itself. Therefore, if you want to consider yourself a successful leader, you must put in the necessary effort. In addition, you must be willing …
Team building during the pandemic has been tough. Small businesses have rapidly gone from mostly in-person to mostly remote. Even as employees return to in-person work, many people will continue to work remotely or have team members in other locations. Workplace shifts and new company culture norms have given rise …
In the last five years since its launch, .art has become the most popular extension for creatives and has a stable place among the top-five fastest growing domain zones — all through organic growth and remarkably high renewal rates. Its 200,000-plus community includes creative organizations and personalities as well as …
With over 55,000 known plugins available for WordPress, it can get just a little confusing — to say the least — knowing the essential plugins for a WordPress site. There are plugins for functionality, SEO, security, and more. While there is no end-all-be-all plugin or plugin array, certain plugins one …
Remote worker expectations have been changing. According to a new survey, most employees desire to work from home at least three days a week after the epidemic. Moreover, a quarter of respondents said they would consider changing jobs if their company went back to fully on-site work. Furthermore, mental health …
If, like me, you started in the early days of the web design industry, you may have worked on both front and back-end projects. Specialization wasn’t yet common – and it probably didn’t need to be. After all, a typical website consisted of HTML, text, and images. Eventually, CSS and …
Optimize Images App – This online app features 9 image optimization tools, along with both free and premium options. Variable Fonts Support in Figma – Get the inside scoop on Figma’s support for variable fonts. 10 Free Portfolio & Lookbook Templates for Adobe InDesign – Quickly build an amazing portfolio …
As a small business owner, you know that a credit card can be a helpful tool for managing your business’s finances. It’s also an excellent way to provide your employees with the means to handle their business expenses. But if they’re not used correctly, credit cards can quickly get out …
