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Can you make extra income by selling website care plans? Yes! The key to selling website care plans is education, and it must start during the first conversation with your clients. In this guide, we’ll cover packaging, pricing, and selling website security services, along with how to educate your clients on the value of website […]

Part of being a freelancer means dealing with unpredictable income. Managing finances for freelancers requires close management. But, what if I told you there’s a way to shift from unpredictable income to more steady income that you can count on? Would you believe me? I’ve personally put these tips into practice and shared them with […]

As freelancers, we all face many of the same challenges and I love nothing more than to share the things I’ve learned along the way to help you grow your business. When I switched my focus to creating recurring revenue, it changed my business. I have, personally, made all the mistakes one could make in […]

Is WordPress not sending emails? Or are the emails your WordPress site sends getting flagged as spam? In this post, we’ll cover how to fix both issues related to WordPress email deliverability. We’ll explain why WordPress email problems frequently happen and offer some strategies for increasing email deliverability. WordPress Email Issues: WordPress Not Sending Emails […]

Did you take a vacation this summer? Did you step away from the screen to spend time with family or friends? Hopefully, you did. While summer can mean a much-needed break from work, freelancers and small business owners know it can also mean months of slower sales or that existing projects come to a sudden halt. […]

As freelancers, we love to get work. But writing a project proposal is usually dreary business. In this post, we’ll explain a new approach to project proposals, why you should qualify prospective clients first and (not) write project proposals. Disclaimer: We are not lawyers. You should consult one (and also try to sell him a […]

If you work with clients, let’s face it—client problems are inevitable. But with a little preparation, you can prevent (or greatly minimize) potential miscommunications and conflict before it happens. In this post, we’ll cover the 9 most common client problems and how to prevent them. The 9 Most Common Client Problems If you’ve ever felt […]

Running a freelance web design business means becoming an expert in not only building great websites, but also in offering exceptional customer support after the site goes live. Ongoing support should be a key part of your recurring income strategy. In this post, we will look at the big picture of exceptional support, how to charge for […]