Articles by Freelance Switch from October 2011

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View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.This week we look at How Speaking and Attending Conferences Can B...

In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at starting a bigger business. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a ques...

A few times a month we revisit some of our readers favorite posts from throughout the history of FreelanceSwitch. This article by Shaun Crowley was first published August 5th, 2007, yet is just as rel...

FreelanceSwitch ForumA forum of freelance professionals can be a lifesaver for the independent worker. It offers an avenue for shared knowledge, inspiration, and the opportunity to connect socially an...

When I first saw this video I was confused. Sure, the jingle was catchy and the editing was swell, but, was this guy for real? Did people actually buy his terrible drawings? He doesnt do this for a li...

Credit: diego_cervo on PhotoduneBack in the 1980s, when self employment was rare and stigmatized, it was difficult to get a lot of things that we modern-day freelancers take for granted.Take credit ca...

If you’ve ever needed to build a website on a quick deadline, then you know how difficult it is to make one from scratch. If you’re anything like me and don’t keep your web design sk...

Credit: Suljo on PhotoduneThere is no one set strategy for setting your rates, which is why the process can be so confusing for freelancers. Basing your rates off regional competitors’ prices is...

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Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and c...

View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.This week we look at Promote Your Freelance Service with A Buzz P...

Having a strong brand can be a game-changer for your freelance business.Good brands command respect and establish a reputation. They establish your presence in the marketplace. When questions arise li...

Credit: Primastock on PhotoduneTelling a client that he is, in fact, wrong can be the hardest thing you ever have to do in your freelance career. Its not something that we generally consider to be a h...

Hey folks! I’m Jordan McNamara, the Community Manager for Envato and I wanted to share some exciting news with you about the Envato Marketplaces.The 12th of September was an exciting day for me ...

Credit: Jeff Turner on FlickrOne of the amazing things with Twitter, Facebook and Google+ slowly gaining maturity is the power coming through it to build my personal brand. What I found most cruc...

A freelance blogger is a jack-of-all-trades. This person has writing, design and coding skills, all used to create inspiring content. Besides, blogging requires a lot of responsibility, perseverance a...

As the unemployment rate in many industrialized countries continues to languish in double digits or close to it government policy makers are devising all sorts of programs that will put people back ...

Freelancers wear many hats. In fact, you might find yourself acting more like a janitor than a CEO most of the time.In some ways, this variety can be fun … but it can also be draining and impact...

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Every other week we roundup some of the highest quality articles and resources that benefit freelancers. Today is a special edition of Linkswitch for Blog Action Day 2011. We’re taking some time...

View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.This week we look at Freelancers: How to Find Your Best Prospects...

In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at freelancing as a programmer. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a que...

Credit: rmarinello on PhotoduneEarlier this year, I wrote an article about presenting at Ignite. To recap, Ignite is an event that happens in more than 100 cities worldwide on a regular basis. Partici...

Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, chances are you’ve heard of it. You keep seeing articles about SEO, have probably even read a few of those articles, and it sure looks like everyone else is ...

Freelancers new to flying solo can be overwhelmed by the mass of marketing opportunities on the web. And while social media is a great way to promote your business, it can be enormously time consuming...

Most freelancers need to create a website at some point in their career. A website is an important aspect of any business and is something that many freelancers spend quite a lot of time working on. U...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and c...

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Of all the many marketplaces we run here at Envato, the one I use the most myself is GraphicRiver. So I was very excited to get to pick out $500 of files from GraphicRiver and PhotoDune to include in ...

Take Control of Your Web Presence with Ten Top TipsSocial media is a brilliant way to build your brand, which in turn grows your client base. But it can suck hours out of your busy day. And time is th...

View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.This week we look at What we learned from 5 million books by Jean...

Credit: THP on PhotoduneInternet and the English language brought people with common interests together from all around the globe, and blogging earned its big slice in launching individuals’ car...

Credit: MoneyBlogNewz on FlickrAs a freelancer, youre independent. No one can tell you what hours to work or where to be   provided you complete your work to your clients satisfaction, youre free...

Every freelancer works with tons of documents daily. We receive detailed business proposals, technical requirements, data sheets, specifications, portfolios, etc. The majority of these documents are P...

Credit: Pressmaster on PhotoduneIsn’t it about time you got a raise?As freelancers, it can be difficult to make that happen. Sure, we might be making a comfortable living today, but what about ...

Social media is a brilliant way to build your brand, which in turn grows your client base. But it can suck hours out of your busy day. And time is the one resource that we freelancers crave. Strugglin...

Credit: Pressmaster on PhotoduneAfter well over a decade of working in agencies, freelancing, and running an agency, Ive come to believe that there are really two kinds of freelancers.The ones who alw...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and c...

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Top 10 Note Taking Apps for FreelancersA typical freelancer is an idea generating engine. New ideas spring up all the time. Suddenly, you may realize you have a perfect solution to a problem or get in...

View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.This week we look at WP101 Video Training Part 1: The Dashboard ...

Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favorite site, or would ...

Note: A few times a month we revisit some of our readers favorite posts from throughout the history of FreelanceSwitch. This article by Skellie was first published December 13th, 2007, yet is just as...