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BackupBuddy is a pretty great tool. We created it because we needed it. We’d lost our site and never wanted to go through that again. Turns out we’re not the only ones. We made BackupBuddy because we knew it could save us time and make us money. The same is true for you. BackupBuddy is […]

Over the years we’ve talked with a lot of WordPress experts. We’ve worked to get insights and hands-on experience from people who do the work and make a living from WordPress. Whether they’re freelancers or entrepreneurs, rookies or veterans, designers or developers—they’ve all learned something that worked for them and we’ve shared their wisdom. Insights […]

We recently did a series talking to freelance rookies who are at the beginning of the careers. So we also wanted to talk to veteran freelancers and learn some insights from the years of experience. A lot of wisdom comes with age (usually), and veteran freelancers have vastly different experiences and lessons to share. What’s […]

Every website on the internet is hosted somewhere. It’s the invisible infrastructure that keeps the digital world moving. WordPress hosting might not be the most common thing clients talk about, but it’s a foundation you can’t ignore. We’ve been talking with WordPress experts to get their insights on hosting. Hosting Horror Stories You can’t start […]

Our workspace has a big impact on our productivity. That’s important for freelancers because it’s all up to us. If you neglect to invest in your desk, computer, or virtual spaces, you simply won’t get as much done. But how do you maximize your workspace? Often it’s a matter of personal preference or work style. […]

We interviewed freelance rookies and a few freelance veterans. But what happens when a successful veteran is ready for something more? Freelancing doesn’t have to be a lifelong career, but sometimes moving on can be overwhelming. Today we talk with veteran developer Jared Atchison. He used to be a freelancer. We’ve talked with him before […]

Pricing is a big issue for freelancers. The question “what should I charge?” has stopped more freelancers in their tracks as they struggle to get started. What Should I Charge? It is an important question, but it doesn’t need to be debilitating. Let’s explore five big picture ideas about freelance pricing that can help you […]

Running a business can ruin your relationships. It’s stressful, isolating, and can try the most perfect family. Being an entrepreneur or freelancer is often the dream, but we don’t always talk about the challenges that come with it and how they can wreak havoc on your personal relationships. So you need to be intentional about […]

We’ve heard from the freelance rookies, now it’s time for the veterans to step up. One of the best ways to learn is to talk to those who have walked the path before. Today we talk with freelance WordPress developer Tom McFarlin. He runs Pressware, builds plugins, and blogs about WordPress—with a membership component for […]