Articles by Freelance Switch from May 2015

It's common knowledge that you can't get ahead in your career without learning how to network effectively. Once you've got it down, consistency and follow up are the keys to connecting successfully. B...

Until 31 May you'll receive a free yearly subscription to Tuts+ when you purchase a hosting plan from Siteground.Starting from just $3.95 per month, Siteground offers three plans to get you on the way...

Do you want to be your own boss? If you’re working as a web designer, the prospect of going out on your own and setting up your own agency can seem tempting.But it’s not a simple task. You’ll ne...

NBA Slam Dunk History by Kuba Bogaczyński.Design and illustration careers are as varied as the artists that hold them. Today we’ll take a peek behind the curtain at the career paths of Art and Crea...

Negotiating isn’t about saying magic words that can hypnotize clients into paying higher rates or giving a raise. Yet many freelancers approach client negotiation with either fear or distaste, like ...

Envato Bundles has just launched the massive Indie Font Bundle. It features over 70 handcrafted fonts from 36 independent authors. It's valued at over $1,300, but you can grab it today for just $29! T...

Freelance jobs can be like London buses: you wait ages, and then three come along at once. Clients also pay on varying schedules, from same-day to same-year-if-you’re-lucky.Add those two factors tog...

Websites needn’t always be complicated affairs and many tools today aim to bring the creation process to a wider audience than just those who can code. They haven’t always had an easy ride, but we...

If you're like many mid-career professionals, you've spent more than a few years working your way up to a good-paying job with a respectable title. But instead of basking in the satisfaction of a succ...