Cedric

Great topic! Feel free to share some of the designs here that inspire you. :)

There's actually not much except .com and .net that I'd use.

Normally I get around 7 hours sleep. Although sometimes only 5 or 6, depends on the kids. 😊

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Hi Kennedy! Thanks for joining! Welcome to Agora. Pleased to meet you! Can I ask, how did you find us? What do you like about Laravel?

I think as freelancers, we all know how important it is to keep improving our skills and staying on top of our game. And by doing that, we want to gain proper, constructive feedback on our designs. Doesn't matter if you're a pro that's been designing for decades or if you're just starting out, feedback helps us see our work from different perspectives and shows us the areas for improvement. Here are some friendly tips on how to get valuable feedback on your designs: [HEADING=3]1. Ask Your Clients[/HEADING] Your clients are the ones who will be using your designs, so their feedback is crucial of course. After delivering a project, ask them for their honest thoughts. Be open to constructive criticism and use it to make your future projects even better. Remember, happy clients are more likely to recommend you to others! [HEADING=3]2. Join Design Communities[/HEADING] There are plenty of online communities where designers hang out, like Behance, Dribbble, and various Facebook groups. Share your work there and ask for feedback. You'll get insights from other designers who understand the art you produce and are likely to offer useful suggestions. [HEADING=3]3. Peer Reviews[/HEADING] As a designer, you're most likely surrounded with like minded friends, ask them to review your work. Peer reviews can be incredibly insightful because your peers might notice things you’ve overlooked. A better font, filter or gradient. Plus, it's a great way to build stronger professional relationships. [HEADING=3]4. Use Social Media[/HEADING] Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn are perfect for showcasing your designs and getting feedback. Share your work and encourage your followers to comment with their thoughts. The more you engage with your audience, the more feedback you'll receive. [HEADING=3]5. Be Open and Receptive[/HEADING] I know it's not always fun to hear feedback you don't want to hear, but remember that feedback is meant to help you grow. Stay open-minded and take every comment as an opportunity to improve. Not all feedback will be useful as some don't know the concept of being constructive, but learning to sift through and apply the valuable bits is a skill in itself. [HEADING=3]6. Reflect on the Feedback[/HEADING] Once you've gathered that precious, valuable feedback, take some time to reflect on it. Look for common themes or suggestions and think about how you can integrate them into your work. Continuous improvement is key to becoming a better designer. Build a reputation and never stop delivering top-notch work. So, go ahead and put yourself out there – your next great idea might just come from a piece of feedback you receive! Feel free to share your experiences and tips on getting feedback in the comments below.

This is not surprising given that Google will do anything to get a monopoly. Google's ability to continue accessing Reddit's content while other search engines like Bing are blocked underscores their relentless pursuit of market dominance. With Google paying Reddit $60 million annually, clearly they’re willing to invest heavily to ensure they retain exclusive access to valuable content and data, and thus further cementing their monopoly.

Welcome to Agora CJ. Looking forward seeing you frequently!

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Welcome Ashley, it’s a pleasure having you on board and also as a staff member! :)

I'm hoping [mention=165]MySiteGuy[/mention] can shed some light in this topic as he was searching for some help in his business. What you need to consider when you hire someone else to do your work: - The quality you provide must be the same by the freelancer, or even better. - The work done by the freelancer, must be done in a timely manner. - You must earn something from the work done by the freelancer for the client. - You must have a good contract with the freelancer, and ensure the freelancer does not contact the client directly.

I'm going to link an article here: https://agoraforo.com/articles/dealing-with-clients-asking-for-discounts-on-the-promise-of-future-work.2/ I feel like discounts to regular clients are not a bad thing, but remember your value. Don't give out nearly free services just because they're regular clients.

Don't remember exactly but it's been on and off going since 2004 or something and started using Adobe Photoshop CS1.

CSS was surprisingly easy in my opinion. I used to make forum skins and got quite good at it. I do remember the first few skins that I made, that sometimes contained codes from other people, who were better than me. But we all start somewhere! :)

Same as Cory. My journey started on InvisionFree with CSS and HTML. It wasn't until a few years ago, I started to understand more languages like PHP, JS, etc. I'd really like to get into Laravel.

I never write articles in advance. I quite lack the inspiration to do so to be fair. I have my days where I could write two a day or sometimes even 3, and at the same time my days where I have no need to write. Sometimes I do start one, but keep it on the side for when I want to continue and add more information.

Just having a portfolio doesn't gain you any clients. Instead you should always be on the look out for promotion avenues and ways to find clients. Clients don't usually find you, you need to present yourself. So yes, a portfolio is a good start, but without promotion, it's just a page.

I enjoy both at the same level. I'd rather write down a blog post if I feel the need for more information rather than discussion.

Welcome aboard [mention=174]JWeb[/mention]. :) pleased to meet you! If there’s anything I can do, please let me know. ;)

Hi Joshua 👋 Welcome to Agora. Let me know if I can be of assistance in case you need help! :)

Welcome aboard! :)

Hey [mention=170]an0nym0us[/mention] ! Thanks for joining! Welcome to Agora. :)

Howdy Bluezone777! It's wonderful to see you here and how brilliant of you to find the backdoor, haha. We plan to open sometime next week I think, still awaiting some development work and with 2.3 being released past week, it all brings us a bit off track, but nonetheless, welcome to Agora. :)