Can web designers be optimistic as the crunch begins to bite?
I suppose I should start this article with the caveat that I have only been self employed on a full time basis for about ... ? The truth is, as freelance web designers we have good reason to be optimistic. With slashed budgets ... ; Catherine Ward-Brown writes in .net magazine how web agencies can position themselves to beat [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 17:46:19
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Writers Websites - Grow Your Business
By Kerry Finch The benefits to a writer of having your own website are immense ... audience. If your plan is to forgo traditional employment types to become a full time freelance ... , not spend money on some expensive web designer.” Well, there have been a lot of advances in web design [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 04:03:03
Home Based Busienss Opportunity Prospects
By Robert ChesterfieldIn the crazy world we live in we get alarming implications about the future employment cutbacks and downsizings ... . Also web designers, programmers, xml programmers and graphic designers can reply to bids for various ... of dollars for freelance jobs. You might find a healthy number of projects a day to bid on, write [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 18:36:00
Who Said That?
Here is the lineup of noteworthy blogs for this week: Lorelle on Wordpress: Written by Lorelle VanFossen, ... as the result of George’s online reading in the field of employment law. Whether you’re a freelance writer ... by 25 year-old web designer Nathanael Boehm, this blog has a little something for everyone [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 07:00:20
online offline jobs
We at online offline jobs have put together a website that can help you get your resume into more employers hands then ever before, ... that we found along the way such as clerical positions, freelance jobs, book keeping, medical adminstrations, web designers, home businesses, and much more. We also include an area where you can tell [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 18:41:31
Elance Going Beyond a Job Bid Site
Although I haven’t kept a close eye on Elance, ... description summarizes their main focus as “outsourcing to freelance programmers, web and logo designers, copywriters, illustrators and consultants.” People with the jobs are the employers or “buyers” [more...]
Date: 2008-08-08 13:00:35
Web Copywriting opportunity
PSI Group is a creative staffing organization that works with professionals seeking freelance, contract, as well as full-time employment ... - including designers, developers, editors, marketing staff and product merchants - on campaigns and site updates for company website. Responsibilities include: · Compose informative, concise, error-free [more...]
Date: 2008-08-18 19:48:15
Free Classifieds the Trend that is Catching On
by Alex Wu Just when you thought life could not get any better along comes free classifieds on the Internet ... to pay the postage. Maybe you are a freelance worker or self employed and you are looking ... States so for some services like web page designers, graphic artists, and data entry professionals [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:02:26
October Wrap-Up
First things first, Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween Readers! ... most of the features I was a part of this month back in my CMD+Shift Design Blog on the Web ... Beer Labels (10/21/08) My Freelance Life: Why I Started On The Road To Self-Employment (10/23/08) CMD [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 21:52:41
IT Freelance : Programmers-1500 per month by Cseng Lim
THE COMPANY: Treefy Sdn Bhd is an innovation and people-centric start up that specialised in the development and operation of Web 2 ... . 3. The person is expected to work closely with other web designer and software programmers in our team ... for contract employment as Programmers. Experience Programmer: 1 Internship: 3 JOB DESCRIPTION [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 23:30:49
Free Classifieds the Trend that is Catching On
Written by Admin on 1/08/2009By Alex WuThere is a new way to place a classified ad, and it is on the Internet and it is free ... and get jobs. If you are a web designer, photographer or writer or offer any others home based service, you can advertise in the free classifieds. Maybe you are a freelance worker or self employed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 12:18:00
Freelance Jobs
Freelance jobs provides independence and the ability to work from home. It pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any employer ... they can help you make money.EUfreelance.com and GetAFreelancer.com helps webmasters, web designers, programmers, software developers and business owners to develop their projects. It offer the ability to [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 18:43:00
An Unfortunate Change in my Job Status
Filed Under:UncategorizedGood news if you’re looking for a CSS/HTML/Javascript Web Guy with keen photography skills and a decent eye for design! I was laid off just now from my previous employer, so I am free to entertain job opportunities in the form of full time work and freelance projects. I’m fast, I’m talented, and I’m hungry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 17:50:13
Sleepy time… or not. *updated*
Updates in bold! I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure the past few nights… I’m actually feeling a little “scared” with regards to finances ... on job-wise… #1) I have an intake tomorrow at an employment place that is new and starting up. They need a web-designer… it won’t be permament work but it’s something for the short-term [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 05:49:12
Getting by without a job, part 2–boost income
By Philip Brewer If there's one fundamental rule for financial success, it's "spend less than you earn ... are just a few: handyman house cleaner house painter gardener writer editor web designer massage ... job. Some kinds of work are traditionally structured this way and others are freelance versions [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 22:38:57
Are You Freelance Material?
I was able to get my hands on a brand new book 8 days before it hits the shelves. The Principles Of Successful Freelancing is written by Miles Burke ... Within The Book Advantages and Disadvantages of the Freelance Life Deciding on How Far to Jump ... Achieve Work-Life Balance”. Who doesn’t need pointers in that area?! Since I do a lot of freelancing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 02:57:35
How to Leave Your Job & Take the Freelance Plunge in 6 Months
Recently I received an email from long-time reader Selene Bowlby - she was excited to let me know that she was giving her two weeks notice at work ... now for around 9 months or so, and I’ve watched you grow from anonymous blogger (WAH(Web)Mommy) to ‘freelance ... . Turns out it was a full 6 months before she thought she would be able to take that freelan [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 16:14:39
Feeling under-skilled
I may not be doing myself any favours for future job prospects by admitting this openly but I should say that this article is about how I perceive ... web application development and built e-Learning training and assessment/testing and other web apps ... migration project, moving through some web app development, web administration, oversaw the [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 10:39:45
Interview Expectations: A Candidate’s Perspective
Admitting I planned to write two consecutive articles about interviewing for projects and employment would be inaccurate at best ... hosting an interview. In my ten years of pounding pavement interviewing for full-time employment, project-based freelance gigs, and casual introduction sessions (all of which have unique characteristics [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 14:46:12
Your questions answered #4
Q & A In this round of Q&A I talk about the transition from employment to self-employment, what details to include on your business card, ... web hosting issues, and corporate identity. Peacock Carter Richard, of Peacock Carter, asks ... help with company stationery, such as business cards and letterhead design. People ask me about web [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 15:03:55
6 Questions - The Startup Interview
In our ongoing series of Startup profiles, we interviewed Jeff SanGeorge, the Owner and Creative Director of Connect Marketing and Design. This post is also featured on LinkingRaleighNC.com. 1) What is your 30 second elevator pitch? Jeff SanGeorge: At Connect we help small business owners plug in to their customers, whether through a logo, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 12:00:22
Moms Can Easily Work And Stay At Home
by Jessica Franks These days, stay at home mothers have many opportunities to choose from when making the leap to work from home. If you look at some of the popular baby magazines and web sites, you’ll notice lists of options ... for state employment. Their are a few work at home options that would allow you to turn your house [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 22:03:48
An Interview with Chris Spooner
Many thanks to Chris Spooner of blog.spoongraphics for taking the time to answer some of my questions ... through. Compass Here’s the interview… How and when did you get started in graphic/web design ... I also worked alongside a friend at his design studio undertaking various web and print jobs which [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 19:14:45
A Fantastic Job Resource For Stay At Home Moms
by Jessica Franks These days, stay at home mothers have many opportunities to choose from when making the leap to work from home. If you look at some of the popular baby magazines and web sites, you’ll notice lists of options ... to be made selling your talent! Web sites such as 1and1.com and doteasy.com allow you to set up virtual [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 13:42:35
The Reluctant Salesman
This post is something I wrote for an online magazine that never came to fruition ... bust, I worked as a freelance designer, but barely made rent each month because I never wanted ... artists, designer, writers or all of the above, and a lot of talent amongst the group. My good friend [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 02:16:01
23 Job Boards: The Best For Web Designers + Programmers
Finding a reputable web designer or programmer can be a mind boggling process for those who don’t work in the digital space ... are listed as of today but it is hosted by a popular web resource. Freelance - $50 Fulltime - $75 (30 Days ... . When I get emails asking if I know any good web designers, I usually direct people to the same [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 15:26:57
Action vs. Apathy - Feeling Powerless? Get Moving!
How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the “I don’t know why I bother to keep trying, I’m going back to bed and staying there” feeling. It happens to everyone - housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 00:47:54
Free Business Cards, Postcards, And Canvas Prints Oh My!
I’m sure that my graphic design readers out there have used online printers before. Quick turn around, great pricing, and good quality. Uprinting and Bizcard.com have given me the opportunity to give away some cool stuff on The Design O’ Blog. All you have to do is leave a comment and let me know which give away you want and why! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-26 00:32:19
Web Career 0.8 (a beginners guide to freelancing, part 1)
I’m writing this while I’m in the middle of a mad dash to get everything ready for the re-launch of my business endeavor Victory Creative. Victory Creative is a web consultancy based in Raleigh, North Carolina where we special in Web ... with you my experiences in preparing for launching a web design business. I’m doing this for two [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 21:09:20
Just the Tech Jobs, Please
Nervous about your job in this shaky economy? Just want to be looking around in case... gulp... the worst happens? ... ", "Web Graphic Designer", "Lotus Notes Administrator", "Data Center Operations - Technician ... let you specify full time, part time or freelance/temporary positions. As a job seeker, you don't [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 06:20:22
Considering an online Graphic Design degree? Discover what it takes to compete.
Graphic Designer Many talented individuals are attracted to the field of graphic design, ... to develop web pages and other multimedia projects. A quick scroll through the Occupational Outlook ... , publishing houses, or motion picture production firms. While the employment possibilities [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 01:09:22
30 logos from 30 design blogs
Design blogs are becoming more and more popular. Here I highlight 30 logo designs that appear at the top of 30 familiar design blogs ( ... , friend and finally a graphic designer, illustrator and amateur photographer. I find that my life ... , freelance web consultant living in the ‘burbs of Chicago. Everything I know about the internet, design [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 10:46:48
CrunchBoard France: the latest offer of employment 2.0
Looking for a new job in the new site? CrunchBoard France is for you. CrunchBoard France does it work? ... ? Developer PHP / SQL - H / F , TROISxHUIT freelance Web designer , CitizenBay Developer ... for their careers? Rather than trying to gabble, here is a rather eloquent testimony. “With Crunchboard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 05:15:06
Audio Conference Producer/Moderator with Safety Expertise Sought (Telecommute)
Reply to: mthmailbox-jobad012009@yahoo.comDate: 2009-01-14, 7: ... on a process that involves coordinating expert outside speakers, freelance production staff (graphic designer, proofreaders, etc.), and hard deadlines.Compensation is $750 per conference, starting [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:43:00
Multimedia Schools?
.fullpost{display:inline;}Along with the development of technology, multimedia, also sprout ... you a myriad of employment, necessary to build a portfolio* Degree: Degree is not the main thing ... Designer, Illustrator, Manga Artist, Karikatur.Audio or MusicDoes this include multimedia? According [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 03:15:00
freelance web designer (vancouver)
City: VancouverPixelmade is looking for a freelance web designer with strong conceptual and web design skills ... to full-time employment. If you are interested, please E-mail us your portfolio:Subject: Freelance Web ... , interactive design, etc.). - Must have a portfolio with superior designs for the web.- Understands [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 03:33:00
Let’s Talk Success: Men with Pens Edition
When I think of teamwork at its best, I think of the Pen Men, James Chartrand and Harrison McLeod, the great Quebec/Vegas writer/designer duo rockin’ the web with their 13.2 tip lists ... With Pens has become a household name to freelance writers as well as to bloggers considering [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 10:00:57
Do you follow? Freelance Advice on Twitter
Do you follow? Freelance Advice on Twitter September 19th, 2008 · by Michael Rose · 1 Comment Freelance Advice on Twitter Freelance Advisor is on Twitter And you can follow us here. If you’ve not yet joined ... link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. E-mail [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 14:24:02
New Members Tuesday 11/25/08
Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Tuesday 11/25/08 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 11/26/2008Project: ... (Brooklyn, New York) Brooklyn Web Design We Love Brooklyn! Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Carroll Gardens, Kensington, Brooklyn Heights... we are your web designers ! Please shop local on your website [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 15:01:00
January 6, 2009
Here are job boards that focus on a particular industries and skill sets ... . Check out the jobs on these sites to see if they peak your interest, maybe they will generate a whole new set of job possibilities for you. Check out the site and see if there are jobs suitable [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 15:17:50
Legal cover and contracts for freelancers and contractors
Legal cover and contracts for freelancers and contractors September 19th, 2008 · by Darren Fell · No Comments [ ... Freelance Advice - Lock, stock and One Bullet Proof Contract The importance of a strong legal ... again! The team at Freelance Advisor did of course consider using the trusty In-house Lawyer [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 12:49:39
Jobs In the Creative Economy
Want to be part of the creative economy? Check out the creative jobs waiting for you in the beautiful Berkshires! Topia Arts Center, Inc. Grant Writer Topia Arts Center, Inc. Fundraiser Blass Communications Freelance Opportunities Graphic Artist Blass Communications Freelance Opportunities Web Designer/Programme Blass [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 20:01:13
How To Find Home Based Employment Opportunities
By Dock J Murphy Business opportunities for a home based business are becoming the popular choice to earn income, especially residual or passive income. Home employment offers far better time freedom, does ... are becoming the popular choice to earn income, especially residual or passive income. Home employment [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 19:02:15
[vacancy] Digest Number 3226
vacancy Messages In This Digest (9 Messages) 1. Academic Staff at UTM From: Bambang 2 ... Designer and Structure From: R.U L.Y 8. Lowongan Kerja:HRD Manager, Programmer , Corporate [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 23:31:00
Freelance Advisor Reviews: Beautiful Bose SoundDock
Freelance Advisor Reviews: Beautiful Bose SoundDock November 3rd, 2008 · by Jim Hatley · 1 Comment ... Freelance Advisor Reviews Beautiful Bose SoundDock Freelance Advisor and Gadget Guru Jim Hatley ... from freelance copywriter Kath Burke. In part one, Kath explained how you can understand why people buy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 08:55:00
Interview with Chris Spooner
I recently had the opportunity to interview Chris Spooner. I’m sure many of you are followers of his blog, Blog.SpoonGraphics.com ... Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop to begin work on the actual digital work. I also find it helps [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 02:19:41
There Aren’t A Lot of Career Options for Vampires - Try Blogging
Even vampires can make a career out of blogging, why can’t you ? ... has been largely associated with employment. It may also refer to any kind of activity that will allow [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 05:45:50
[Job-Vacancy] Digest Number 2704
Job Vacancy Messages In This Digest (25 Messages) 1. FW: Vacant Position at Ni Hao Restaurant From: Arzanela K. Kuncoro 2. FW: Job Vacancy at Mulia Group From: Arzanela K. Kuncoro 3. FW: Vacancy at Finna Golf & Country Club Resort From: Arzanela K. Kuncoro 4 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 22:17:00
Graphic Design & Web Design Jobs Sept 2008
Graphic Design Job - Sheffield UK £20,000 Web Developer Vacancy London Fashion - Web Design Jobs UK XHTML/CSS UI Designer for LogicManse - Web Design Job Request for freelance artworker types - Freelance Jobs FLASH BANNER AD DESIGNER WANTED - Flash ... jobs featured in our Graphic Design and Web Design Employment Section Technorati Tags: graphic [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 10:29:55
42 Paid Writing Jobs for Friday 12/12/08
Staff Writer - newHeritage web solutions - Provo, UT Staff Writer Heritage Web Solutions is seeking full time Staff Writers for our busy Provo office to write... com for available freelance work form home positions... $10 an hourFrom ITJobCafe [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 14:58:00
