Register Your Domain Name
1and1.com has the best domain prices. Plus, you have the option of private registration for no extra charge. Should you register every domain extension (.com, .net, .org)? Always register the .com (dot com) extension first. Registering other extensions is a good branding strategy but probably isn’t worth the extra hassle or cash […]

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Choose a Niche
The single most important factor in your Web design success is your target market. You can’t market Web design services to every business or consumer.
What’s the point of having the best software, computer, and design skills if nobody hears you? It’s like forgetting to hitch the horse to the wagon. Everything else can […]

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This quick start guide series shows you—step by step—what it takes to start a freelance Web design business. When I first started designing Websites, in 1999, I did everything by hand. I learned HTML and several other programming languages (HTML is NOT a programming language) with only a strong desire to succeed and a few […]

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This question is for those who are still dreaming about becoming a freelancer—full-time or part-time, it doesn’t matter.
It’s for those who haven’t taken the first steps to setting up a business. Maybe you’ve been in startup “dreamy” state for years.
It’s not about having clients, a desk, or even a chair. The question is really asking, “why […]

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A Web consultant is more than just a designer or writer. You need to be someone who understands what it takes to help businesses get established and succeed online. You’ll be helping clients navigate a constantly changing river of options.
Web consulting is the intersection of design, writing, ecommerce, and usability.
So, how do you get started in this lucrative field?

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