As a freelancer, whether a website designer or any type of freelancing for that matter, there is always a chase to getting new clients after the successful launch of a project. This chase or should I say “un-certainty” of getting new projects and clients in the pipeline is what makes working for oneself or freelancing a little bit “scary” or deemed “not so profitable” by most people. (more…)
Have you ever seen websites of top brands and businesses with a Pixel Perfect Modern Design style / layout and wondered how you could also achieve that for your own website, project or maybe for your next paid client’s website but wondered how to get it done? I have got you covered as usual. In this post, I have done the research for you, dug the hole and brought out only jewels, the best of the best high performance and highly customizable WordPress themes (you know am a die-hard lover of WordPress). (more…)
This isn’t a shade in any way to Damilola Daniel Nejo. I admire the young man’s strength but in actual fact, this post is to help you get a life that you will love and admire. If you are like me who has always wanted to work for herself (I should have done a year or two working though), you want to earn a living, make an impact in the world, take care of your family, then keep reading. (more…)
How about I start this post with defining what Freelancing actually means, so we can get on the same page. A Freelancer is a self-employed individual with a valuable skill who doesn’t have to commit to a single or long-term employer. They work independently for several different companies or clients from the comfort their home or any place of their choosing and mostly from their computer! Notice the part where I said with a “Valuable Skill” ? it is very important to have a skill first before thinking of freelancing, if you don’t have a skill that is valuable and you know people are making money with, you cannot be a freelancer! (what would you offer people as your service?) A little background about me and my freelance journey. I started very young – at the age of 19 – immediately I was done with Uni, I chose Web and Graphics design as my preferred field, I have worked with a bunch load of clients (both good and bad), I have been able to build my freelance business that was started on my Grand-Mother’s dining table into a Sought-after Creative design agency in London (I’ll give you the link to my agency’s website at the end of the post), I currently mentor, coach and guide other freelancers (and newbies) on how to become more effective, get the right skills and charge what they deserve. (more…)
