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  1. Shortie

    How do you handle user data?

    When people use our websites they are allowing us access to data that they hope we handle correctly, this is our users putting trust and faith in us to do right by their data and we should be sure we use their data in a way that does not jeopardise their data. How do you handle user data?
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    What methods do you use to make your website design inclusive?

    When it comes to website design, one of the important things to always consider is that you are making your website inclusive to all. All too often, when people design a website they forget to think about inclusivity and that can result in many being turned away from your website if they can...
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    Do you use domain privacy?

    Domain privacy is offered by almost all domain services, sometimes you have to pay extra for domain privacy and depending on the company you use, it may be a free option when you buy the domain. When you buy a domain, do you use domain privacy? Does it cost you anything to use or does the...
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    Have you ever thought about turning your freelancing into a business?

    When it comes to freelance work, most people tend to do it to earn a little bit extra on top of their current job but some people also use freelance work as a full-time job, which is their sole income. If you are someone who has freelance work and you treat this kind of work as a full time...
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    What tips would you give someone looking to succeed in the freelance world?

    Freelancing is not something everyone wants to get into but there may be instances where someone wants to get into freelancing but they do not know where to start. As a freelancer, what tips would you give someone wanting to get into and succeed in the freelance world? Are there any specific...
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    What tips would you give someone on creating a compelling portfolio?

    Creating a portfolio is important if you are looking to gain the attention of potential clients for the services you offer but it's not always easy to be able to create a portfolio that is compelling and catches eyes pretty much right away. If you have a portfolio that has helped you gain...
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    What method have you found has been solid in finding freelance clients and work?

    As a freelancer, you may have found that gaining clients is not always as easy as it may seem, sometimes you can go a while without any work or even any clients whilst you build up your reputation. As a freelancer yourself, what methods have you found have helped you in finding work and...
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    What have you found to be the best practice to optimize your content for search engines?

    Optimizing your content for search engines, while it may seem simple and easy enough, is not always as easy as it looks once you get started trying to do it. Most of us tend to find tips to help us optimize our content for search engines but some of us are not always that lucky to know some of...
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    Do your community still practice the weekly sanitation?

    I always remember you used to see hand sanitiser everywhere. Every shop you went into had it at the door and they would push for you to use it before entering the store, now I barely see it and the signs that would encourage people to sanitize are no longer there. I still carry it around with...
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    Content Marketing Strategies for Social Media

    These are some great tips to help those who are looking to get into content marketing. Content marketing is not easy despite the fact it may seem and look like it is. One of the important factors when it comes to content marketing is having an audience and building up an audience that you can...
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    X/Twitter is testing the removal of like, comment, and repost buttons from replies

    As someone who has been using X or as it was known before, Twitter for many years now and having an account on the platform since early 2009, the changes that have been made so far on the platform have not been great changes and you can feel the difference on the platform now as opposed to how...
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    Commenting As a Social Media Marking Strategy

    As someone who uses sites such as X (formally known as Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and even Facebook, one thing I have found that has helped me a great deal has been interacting and commenting on others' content or posts within those sites.
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    Effective marketing

    I have always said that word-of-mouth is one of the best marketing tools that is effective and works. If your customers and clients are happy with the work they received, they are going to be eager to want to tell others about your services and those who have used a service and have good things...
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    What's the biggest mistake you've made in a design project?

    I remember one time, I was hired by someone to create a graphic for their business, I was quite happy to take on the task and work hard on it but it wasn't until I delivered the work that I got feedback and the feedback was a spelling mistake I had made and had not noticed. I was frustrated at...
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    Share your favorite design tool and why you love it

    My favourite design tool for the longest time was GIMP, I have been using GIMP for quite some time now when I found out about it being a free alternative to Photoshop. A few years ago now though I was introduced to Canva by someone I knew in the video game content creation world and I have...
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    Is it ethical to use free tools and charge your clients?

    I have never seen any issues with using a free tool to design and charge the client who you are doing the work for. Even though the tool you are using may not cost anything, you are still using your time and your skills to create the design you create and you shouldn't feel guilty charging for...
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    Using Colour Theory to Enhance Your Visual Designs

    When it comes to any kind of design, colour is very important, especially if you are looking to get a message out to your target audience. Designs can be used for all kinds of things from marketing to even trying to get a message out and colour depending on how it is used can be a great way to...
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    Here is how to create a design portfolio that stands out

    These are some great tips. There is no better way to gain more clients and even potential customers than having a portfolio that showcases your work so they can see exactly what they will get should they choose to hire you and become a client.
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    How to Work with Clients on Design Projects

    I haven't worked with too many clients when it has come to graphics or design work but I have worked with a few different people. I feel the best way to work with clients for anything is to be open and honest with them on what you can provide and how much you charge for your service. Having an...
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    Sourcing for funds to boost your business.

    Asking your friends or even family for financial support to start a business is always a good idea. Sit down with your friends or family, and explain to them your business plan and what you would use the funding for and in most cases, they are more than happy to help you.
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