{"id":5380,"date":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","date_gmt":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/?p=5380"},"modified":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","modified_gmt":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","slug":"20-essential-articles-for-freelancers-web-creatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/20-essential-articles-for-freelancers-web-creatives\/","title":{"rendered":"20 essential articles for freelancers and web creatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned freelancer or just thinking about heading into self-employment, you can never read too much around the topic. Issues such as pricing, finding clients and promoting your business are the key elements of success, and we&#8217;ve put together a selection of articles to help you make crucial decisions and learn from the pros.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for fantastic tips on freelancing strategies, small business success, and communicating effectively with clients.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/webdesignledger.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\">Freelance guidelines for getting paid on time<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webdesignledger.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webdesignledger.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\">Freelance guidelines for getting paid on time<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4>How to make successful projects with a &#8220;free&#8221; business model<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles2\"><\/p>\n<p>How to make successful projects with a &#8220;free&#8221; business model<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/speckyboy.com\/2012\/08\/08\/how-seasonal-factors-can-influence-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\">How seasonal factors can influence your business<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speckyboy.com\/2012\/08\/08\/how-seasonal-factors-can-influence-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speckyboy.com\/2012\/08\/08\/how-seasonal-factors-can-influence-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\">How seasonal factors can influence your business<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onextrapixel.com\/2012\/07\/23\/how-to-be-more-productive-as-a-freelance-web-developer\" target=\"_blank\">How to be more productive as a freelance web developer<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onextrapixel.com\/2012\/07\/23\/how-to-be-more-productive-as-a-freelance-web-developer\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles4.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onextrapixel.com\/2012\/07\/23\/how-to-be-more-productive-as-a-freelance-web-developer\" target=\"_blank\">How to be more productive as a freelance web developer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/designm.ag\/freelance\/budgeting-tips-for-freelance-designers-and-other-freelancers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Budgeting tips for freelancers<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designm.ag\/freelance\/budgeting-tips-for-freelance-designers-and-other-freelancers\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles5.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designm.ag\/freelance\/budgeting-tips-for-freelance-designers-and-other-freelancers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Budgeting tips for freelancers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a 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src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles7.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk\/go-freelance-guide\/contracts-what-should-you-include\/\" target=\"_blank\">What to include in a contract<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webdesignerdepot.com\/2012\/07\/the-art-of-freelance-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\">The art of freelance customer service<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webdesignerdepot.com\/2012\/07\/the-art-of-freelance-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles8.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles10.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles10\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creativenerds.co.uk\/articles\/5-marketing-tips-for-freelance-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 marketing tips for freelance designers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/speckyboy.com\/how-to-spot-terrible-client-business-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to spot terrible client business ideas<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speckyboy.com\/how-to-spot-terrible-client-business-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles11.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles11\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speckyboy.com\/how-to-spot-terrible-client-business-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to spot terrible client business ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/designshack.net\/articles\/accessibility\/the-designers-guide-to-bartering\/\" target=\"_blank\">The designer&#8217;s guide to bartering<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designshack.net\/articles\/accessibility\/the-designers-guide-to-bartering\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/best-freelance-articles12.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"best-freelance-articles12\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/designshack.net\/articles\/accessibility\/the-designers-guide-to-bartering\/\" target=\"_blank\">The designer&#8217;s guide to bartering<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/divi.png\"><\/p>\n<h4><a 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