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3 Myths About Working With Web Designers and Developers
When you're looking for a new website, there's likely a lot of things on your mind. But the relationship with your designer or developer usually isn't one of them. Which is unfortunate, because having the right client/provider dynamic is crucial to the success of a project. If you don't quite "mesh" ... Read More
Apps & Tools My Business Couldn’t Live Without
Working for yourself is hard, man. Even at the best of times, I often find myself floundering to keep everything on track. On top of actually, you know, developing websites, it's my job to schedule & attend meetings, write proposals, send invoices, and provide support. It's amazing, but at times ... Read More
New Year, New Rates
Happy New Year! Thank you for helping me have an amazing 2017. I hope you had a wonderful NYE, and are excited to see what 2018 will bring. I know I am! Now, down to business. 2017 was a really transformative year for me & my business. I'm working more (and more efficiently) than ever before. ... Read More
My 2017 Goals Were Bad. Here Are My 2018 Goals.
When I think about it, 2017 was a really transformative year for my business. I started out the year freelancing under my own name, but in April I signed all the paperwork and re-branded as Overlock Design Company, LLC. Since then, I've been working on honing my brand, teaching myself new skills, ... Read More
Hello New Brand!
Branding is a huge part of web design. When I work with a client, I have to create a website that looks and feels the way they want their business to be presented. Colors, typography, even abstract concepts such as "bold" or "professional" all have to come through in the design. Getting to ... Read More