There Is No Such Thing As A Bad Client
We introduce ourselves and the Graphic Designer Podcast. On our first episode, Jessica and Dan tackle what constitutes a client from hell. Does such a thing even exist?
View ArticleWhen It Doesn’t Work Out: Signs You Need to Pass on Client
We made it to Episode 2! Today’s episode touches on a topic Dan went through: knowing when it’s time to pass on a client’s project. We talk about our experiences and how we were able to professionally...
View ArticleCommunicating a Rate Increase to Your Clients
As your business grows, you might find that your rate needs to increase along with it. What’s the best way to talk to your clients about a new rate? Dan and Jessica break it down in this episode.
View ArticleInterview With Anthony Hortin
On today’s episode, we tackle our first interview! Anthony Hortin was kind enough to stop by and chat about his Easy WP Guide, WordPress, and training clients.
View ArticleWebfonts: Are They Worth Paying For
Dan and Jessica get into an argument over webfonts. Is paying for them based on the number of page views the way to go? Or are the freebies the only ones you should be considering?
View ArticleTemplates For Client Websites
We talk about using templates for client websites. Is there a place for them? Or have templates become too burdened with options and code to consider anymore?
View ArticleGetting Content Before You Design
Design isn’t about making things look pretty. On today’s show, we discuss how important it is to get content from your clients before you start your design process.
View ArticleFriending and Following Clients
In today’s world, connectivity is becoming more important to people. But where do you draw the line when your client attempts to friend or follow your personal social media account? Is it acceptable to...
View ArticleNot Getting Approval or Rejection
What happens when your potential client puts you in project approval purgatory? It’s easy to move on from rejection or get our process started when it’s approved. On today’s show, we tackle what to do...
View ArticleSpec Work and Building Your Portfolio
We’re aiming this one at our newbie listeners. Building your experience and portfolio is a tough task in today’s world. We put our spin on working for free, volunteering, and the best ways we like to...
View ArticleThe Design Process
What’s in a design process? Designers have all sorts of methods they prefer to work under. Jessica and Dan discuss how they approach their own work.
View ArticleBullying in the Workplace
It wasn’t fun to deal with in school. It’s completely unacceptable in a workplace. Dan and Jessica talk about bullying from clients in the workplace, and most importantly, how they deal with it when an...
View ArticleIs College Worth It?
The cost of admission is going up and it seems like all the dropouts are finding success. But is it really true that designers don’t need college anymore? We tackle the topic on today’s show and offer...
View ArticleRevisions
Not every designer is lucky enough to have the first draft be the final one. Dan decided to reach out to his colleagues and see how other designers handle and define what revisions are. His report back...
View ArticleTexting With Clients
Everyone has their preferred method of communication. For some it’s email. Others prefer picking up the phone. Some even like a good old-fashioned face-to-face meeting. But what happens when a client...
View ArticleHow to Stay Educated Throughout Your Career
Technology means there’s always something new to learn. As designers, it’s our responsibility to keep up with the new programs and changes in our industry. Dan and Jessica share what they do to stay...
View ArticleScope Creep!
It starts out simple enough: your client wants a basic website design. But what happens when the client gets excited with ideas and starts adding more objectives and work to your project? Jessica and...
View ArticleWhen SEO meets Web Design: Interview with Shannon K. Steffen
On today’s show, we have a guest! Shannon K. Steffen stops in to talk about her experience working with designers to help with her client’s SEO rankings. We also get into some great business advice...
View ArticleNDA’s: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Is signing an NDA just to hear someone’s idea ever worth it? (Spoiler alert: nope!) Dan and Jessica talk about their experiences when they’ve been approached to sign an NDA and when it might be alright...
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