Apr 09
Feb 06
This is a site for vector freaks and tutorials nuts. It’s like PSDtuts but for vectors!
Thought you might find this incredibly useful. Uh, maybe 
CHALLENGE: What are your fav illustrator sites?
Jan 29
This is a great list of un-tapped business and marketing ideas. Once you go through them, and you want more business ideas, just click here to get my podcast on iTunes all related to marketing, list building and otherwise advertising goodness.
After you’ve done that, head on over to see the whole list of advertising tips for your design business.
Here’s a sample for you now though:
Be Unique with Your Business Cards
Business cards usually have an entire back that is blank. Utilize this space to print a coupon for your services. Or do something completely unique that hasn’t been done before. Get some great ideas for business card designs with these amazing examples.
Business Cards in Local Establishments
You may also find it useful to post your business cards in local establishments. Places such as coffeehouses and libraries will often have a notice board where individuals can post flyers, business cards and ads. Many individuals view these boards to see what new services are posted and putting your business card up there might be another good way to draw in new business.
And you?
How do YOU advertise your business? Leave some wisdom in the comments.
Jan 28
Get your hands on these because they are rockin’.
What will you make today? I know, I know- some of these can feel cheap or what not, but these guys make superb stuff and you should at least TRY it for free…
P.S- any wordpress freaks out there? For some reason, when I uplod a photo, WP now inserts it throughout different posts!
Help!
Lawton
Dec 16
Twitter is a new way to follow friends and built a global audience of admirers and peers.
Dec 13
I recently took my portfolio down b/c I’m moving it to a new site.
My recommendation is to use a pro Flickr account and upload your work there.
Then, go to slide.com and get a flash player and embed your portfolio into there and slap it on your site.
The folks over at Freelance Switch have some awesome ideas too:
2. Focus on simplicity
Your portfolio exists to impress and persuade potential clients. If you have a blog or website, though, you might (wisely) be trying to draw traffic from other sources. Maybe you’re sharing your knowledge, or providing value in other ways.
This has one potential drawback, though: you’re catering to so many people that the clear message you want to send potential clients might be getting lost in the noise.
If you’re looking for work, don’t be afraid to say it simply and boldly. Stick a ‘Hire Me’ button, link or section on your site.
If you’re looking for work, don’t be afraid to say it simply and boldly. Stick a ‘Hire Me’ button, link or section on your site.
Dec 02
Collis over at Freelance Switch has got a few easy tips to get you into shape for hte new year. He has 6 steps to getting more web design clients.
I’ve added my own, which is # 7:
Never think you are too good to help others below you. Never get arrogant or foolish.
