Freelance Web Design News and Industry Guides

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First in a Freelance UK monthly series of events for creative freelancers.

Potential boon for freelancers, but more clients want extra work in non-billable pitches.

What they should teach digital freelancers (but don't)
Revealed: the life lessons digital freelancers swear by that aren’t on industry training courses.
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The freelance designer's trade marks checklist
A four-step guide to trade marks for freelance designers and their clients.

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Copyright holders chase website owners over images
Business owners urged to check they're allowed to use the images on their website.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a fashion designer?
Successful fashion freelancer, Helen Welch, passes on what she’s learnt so far.
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Freelance Alliance Spotlight - illustrator, Samantha Mabley
The power of word-of-mouth and how to make a full time career out of freelance illustration.
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Freelance Alliance Spotlight: How to profit from having fun
Freelance designer Emma Patterson on how selling her point of difference means she's never been busier.
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Introduction to becoming a freelance web designer
History of the WWW and why you need to relish the challenge of learning new technologies and skills to keep up to date.
Who needs web designers?
The opportunities available for freelance web designers.
Web Design: Routes into the industry
What skills do you need to turn freelancing into a successful business?
Web Design: How to find work
Advertising tips, freelance co-ops and staying ahead in stiff competition.
Web Design: Professional bodies and useful links
Links to professional bodies, useful sites and recommended reading.