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Client Wrangling: Keeping Timelines on Track
Project management skills are essential for keeping web design projects on track and delivering a top-notch experience. Learn processes, policies, and communications for working one-on-one with clients.
It's Not Hard to Say Goodbye: Crafting Client Offboarding
There's so much information out there about how to find and manage clients, but what should you do when it's time to send them on their way? Circle Community Leader and web designer Christy Price shares the correct way to say goodbye to clients for smoother project handoffs.
Navigating Feedback from Multiple Stakeholders
When working with multiple stakeholders, web designers are tasked with communicating well and building strong relationships as well as prioritizing needs and managing conflicting feedback. Learn strategies for working with and navigating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
How to Host a Networking Event
Hosting a networking event can enable you to build connections and earn referrals. Learn more about how to host a networking event.
How to Lose a Client in 10 Ways: Mistakes to Avoid as a Professional Web Designer
In addition to handling the logistics of owning and running a business, professional web designers have to manage client relationships and meet the expectations of those paying for their services. Learn 10 mistakes to avoid making when working with clients.
Using Case Studies to Boost Your Web Design Business
One of the best ways for a prospective client to understand the value you bring to their business is by seeing work you’ve already done. Create a case study and learn how it can win you new business.
How to Engage with Clients on Social Media
Social media makes it possible to establish your expertise as a web designer, improve client loyalty, provide great customer service, and showcase your personality. Learn how to use social media to communicate with your audience and best practices for connecting online.
How to Turn Your Audience into a Community That Converts
Community building can be a highly effective sales funnel for landing your next client. Learn how to start building a community, turn your community into a source of revenue, and convert community members into clients.
10 Ways to Stand Out as a Web Designer
No matter where you are in your web design career, it’s essential to find interesting and impactful opportunities to stand out from the competition. Learn how to establish yourself as the go-to expert in your desired field.
How to Write a Winning Proposal for a Web Design Project
A well-executed proposal is paramount to getting a web design project over the finish line. Learn how to write a succinct and clear agreement that explains the project, its goals, budget, and process.
The Perfect Client Pitch
It is important to have a strong client pitch that can convert your prospects. Find out how to perfect your client pitch for your web design services.
How to Raise Your Rates as a Web Designer
As an independent contractor or agency, you may find it challenging or even awkward to talk about money, especially when it’s time to increase your rates. Learn how to effectively communicate pricing changes to your web design clients.
How to Create a Content Marketing Plan
Whether you’re new to freelance web design or run a growing agency, content marketing is an essential component of a well-rounded marketing strategy. Learn how to create a winning and impactful content marketing plan for your web design business.
10 Tips to Finding and Attracting Web Design Clients
The path to earning new business looks different for every creative solopreneur and agency. In fact, there’s no “right way” to market your web design services. Learn about how to tactfully mix and match strategies that best showcase your personality, expertise, and work ethic.
How Circle Members Find New Clients
To uncover effective and proven solutions to finding new clients, we interviewed several successful members of Circle, Squarespace’s partner program and professional community of web designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and other freelance creatives.
How to Set Boundaries with Clients
For creative professionals, it’s important to set boundaries with clients to maintain a strong working relationship. It may be difficult to do so, especially when it comes to fearing pushback from clients. Learn how to effectively set boundaries.
Common Design Interview Questions, and How to Answer Them
Design interviews are an essential part of gaining new clients. They are opportunities for you to meet prospective clients, showcase your expertise, and share your experience. Learn how to prepare for and nail your next design interview.
How to Thank Clients for Their Business
It's important to show appreciation and thank your clients for their business. Learn 10 ways you can thank them this holiday season.
Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer
With award-winning customer support, in-depth help articles, pro user programs, and blogs, Squarespace has many resources to support you in every stage of your web design career.
Tips for Moving from Working Freelance to Full-time
As a website designer, you have the freedom to set your own working hours. Learn more about how to transition from freelance to full-time.