Your website design is crucial in attracting your clients, but your website copy is a major part in converting inquiries into clients.
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Sometimes, it seems there is nothing more stressful than running a business or living a professional life. Yet, stress can be antithetical to success, especially in the workplace. If you want to see your goals flourish, it’s important to learn how to step back.
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Let me start off my saying that I am not a lawyer. It's a good idea to consult an attorney to go over your contracts, or even contact an attorney who sells contract templates, like Christina Scalera. With that said, I'll be honest and tell you that I've always created my own contracts. I have done my fair share of research and have been revising and improving my contract for years.
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I made a lot of mistakes when I first started freelancing. I still make mistakes every once in awhile. That's just a part of life! You learn from them. I almost think it's essential to make mistakes in order to grow and learn to never repeat those mistakes ever again.
Here are 5 major mistakes I've made and what I've learned from them:
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I consider myself a pretty laid-back person. So when I began freelancing I was super flexible with my clients. I'd let them decide if they wanted an hourly or flat fee. I'd let them decide how they wanted to pay me. I'd have them take their time and get back to me with any revisions at their convenience. I didn't have defined deadlines in place.
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When I first started my business I thought no way was I going to post my prices on my website. I felt awkward about it. I didn't see many people in my field doing it at the time. However, these days a lot of designers are posting their prices. Transparency is key to a successful relationship with a client and one way to show transparency is making your prices visible.
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