To freelance or not to freelance? Ok, not the most original introduction, in this episode Web Design Freelance Boot Camp we will discuss the pros and cons of working as a web design freelancer or what to look for if you are in the market to hire a freelancer. The following is an overview of the episode and should be used as a rough guideline of questions and concerns you should have when freelancing or looking to hire a freelance design or developer. show notes for web design freelance boot camp Benefits of Freelance Work The Dark Side of Freelance Work Freelance Best Practices Expand Your Team (Hiring a Freelancer) Sources methods of contact for your clients Your own website or online portfolio Provide contacts with references Set up a method of project benchmarks that keep your clients in the loop. Strive to meet goals ON TIME. Use a REAL invoicing tool like PayPal or Blinksale.com Contracts Agreements– Be Flexible Not Bendable back to top Expand Your Team (Hiring a Freelancer) what should you look for? Do they have an online portfolio or case study? How relevant is their portfolio? Sometimes you do Get What You Pay For. Are you really saving? If your freelancer is abroad, beware of culture / social differences. Do they understand your projects vision? 3-2-1 contact Protect yourself and your wallet back to top Sources & Resources The following resources are based on this episodes content and our listeners questions & feedback. ODP / DMOZ.org Getafreelancer.com Elance.com Sitepoint.com Freelance Lessons A List Apart Adobe Design Center Wikipedia Color Wiki Sitepoint.com Article on Design Principles back to top
