Chances are, there’s going to be a time when you need to track down new clients – and although gig sites can provide some rich pickings, it’s always good to diversify. As a creative freelancer, this ‘sales’ part of the job is the bit that most people like the least – as such, it’s worth […]
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Is Your Photography Business Overspending?
Running a photography business has likely been a dream of yours from the time you picked up your first camera and saw the world through the lens. There’s no arguing that the life of a photographer is rewarding and freeing. You get to choose the types of photographs you take, which clients you do business […]
Continue readingUsing Psychology to Win New Clients
You can have the best skillset, equipment, office, and approach to productivity in the world – but when it comes to selling your services as a freelancer, psychology is your most effective weapon. And, it’s one of the key ways for you to win new clients consistently. Sure, you’ve got to have some skill to […]
Continue reading12 Excellent Photo and Design Portfolio Templates
It seems counterintuitive for a designer to purchase a portfolio template. After all, you’re a designer! Why not just make your own? Well, despite being a designer or photographer, you might not have the skills to create an awesome layout yourself – if you’re primarily a logo designer, working with InDesign to create an awesome […]
Continue readingWhy Are Interactive Landing Pages Boosting CX?
Most businesses understand the need for a strong landing page. It shows visitors what action you’d like them to take and shares the most important information aimed at a specific audience’s needs. However, interactive landing pages are a little different in the way they engage users. Passive content converts only 36 percent of the time, […]
Continue readingHow to Maximize Website Conversions with Copy
What would you say if I told you that a few tweaks to the copy that you’ve got on your website could massively increase the conversions you see from the page? Well, as a copywriter, I’m delighted to hear that virtually all businesses with an online presence usually say something like ‘Where do I sign?!’ […]
Continue readingCreating a World Class Content Marketing Plan
What does your approach to content marketing look like? It’s worth really considering that question – because, although potentially enormously powerful, content marketing is only going to deliver consistent results if it’s done properly. You could be putting out hundreds of pages worth of articles, infographics and downloadables – but if it’s not part of […]
Continue readingFreelancing Your Way into a Dream Job
“He started in the mailroom and now he’s worth millions!” There are few journeys more inspiring than those taken by millionaire or billionaire CEOs who started their career with a couple of qualifications and a brain full of grit and tenacity – but honestly, does it really happen? Perhaps it used to – back when […]
Continue readingMaking $1,100,000+ from Photography Products, Interview with Marc Andre
An interview with professional blogger and photographer Marc Andre. Read about Marc’s experiences as a photographer and blogger, learn how he was able to make over $1.1 million dollars from his photography products, and get some inspiration while you’re at it. And to learn more about growing and selling online businesses, check out Marc’s blog, FlipMySite.com. […]
Continue readingHow to Get Projects and Gigs on Freelance Marketplaces
I recently put together a list of 11 websites that’ll help you find work as a freelancer – and, while that’s hopefully a useful resource, it’s likely to just stay on your ‘to read’ list if you’re not certain how to approach actually getting involved and getting work from these platforms. Freelance gig services aren’t […]
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