Database Basics – a little non nerd theory
Databases are backbone of so much these days (on the Web and in business in general) and as such, any self-respecting nerd should know at least a little bit about them. In a nutshell: A database is...
View ArticleGetting your first web design client and your web design portfolio.
In the following session, I outline what you need to have on your web design business web site. So we are talking about contact phone numbers, examples of your previous work etc… For many though, since...
View ArticleThe Initial Web Design Proposal
The initial proposal is a document that provides a basic outline of the web site project. It contains enough detail to give the prospective client a general idea of what you would be delivering, but it...
View ArticleThe Web Design Contract
Hi, In this session of the Business of Web Design, I go over what you need to have in a typical web design contract. There are important elements that you must include to avoid problems down the road,...
View ArticleManaging Lazy Clients
In this session I introduce you to the ‘lazy client’ and then I get into how to manage them. … Just in case your wondering why you should care, lazy clients can turn into a big pain in the butt and can...
View ArticleAjax vs Flash
In this podcast I talk about the differences between Flash and Ajax. … I get into things like when to use one technology over an other, the pro’s and cons of each and I also give you hints with regards...
View ArticleDo Web Designers Need Drawing Skills?
Most of the ideas for this series come from actual email questions put to me. Some of the questions delve into the basics of web design, while others may go into more advanced topics. This time around,...
View ArticleGetting Paid for your Web Design Work
Getting paid is a huge part of a web design business … actually any business! In this podcast, I go over a bunch of details about how to collect from and bill clients. … And a bunch of other stuff too....
View ArticleJudging a Person’s Character
Hi, In this session of the Business of Web Design, I teach you a few tricks that you can use to get an glimpse into the character of people you deal with. This may seem like a strange thing to talk...
View ArticleHow to Manage your Money
A key part about having a successful web designed business is properly managing your money. This may seem like a boring topic, but it still crucial. In the following podcast, I walk you through some of...
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