Self Promotion for Graphic Design & Designers

Graphic design self-promotion tools are essential for all design professionals. But how do you come up with new and unique self-promotion tactics? Or how do you help your design clients achieve their mission through dynamic self-promotion design? Find tips and advice to help elevate you to a self-promo pro. See how by effectively marketing your graphic, web design business, you can experience positive results.

Self promotion and marketing tools for designers

How to Write a Graphic Design Proposal

If you’re trying to learn how to write a graphic design proposal, this post will help. (You can also take my online course — starting Aug. 27.) Because I’m convinced that the key technique to writing a graphic design proposal … Continue reading More

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Focus means you know where to fish

There’s an excellent discussion going on over at the CFC LinkedIn group between CFC veteran, Tiffany Estes, and Luke Mysse in response to Tiffany’s question, “How much work in the pipeline does it take to keep you sane?” Continue reading More

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The Marketing Harvest

Copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, on how marketing your business is like growing berries: a lot of hard work that doesn’t seem worth it at first, but soon everything becomes a lot easier. Continue reading More

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Best practices for content marketing

Copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, shares best practices about content marketing, including how and where to find the content ideas! Continue reading More

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8 Social Media Tips for New Grads

If you’re looking for a job, be sure to make the most of social media. Following are eight social media tips to help you in your graphic design career job hunt. More

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Networking Tips: Conversation Starters (and Stoppers)

When someone asks, “How are you?” the worst response you can possibly give, if you’re trying to start a conversation, is “Good” or “Fine.” Here are some simple but infinitely better responses… Continue reading More

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New Networking Tips for Introverts

I’m cooking up some new networking tips and techniques (especially good for introverts) to debut during my “Welcome” session at the Creative Freelancer Conference in Boston on June 21. (It’s not too late to register!) They’re rooted in some fascinating … Continue reading More

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Changing a Client’s Perception of Your Design Business

Do you have a credible marketing plan for your graphic or web design business? Or, do you compromise positioning to get a client? See these 7 Ways to earn respect for your design business. More

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How to Become a Thought Leader

Thought leadership can give you leverage to pull prospects toward you when it comes to your design business. But how do you reach such a status? Keep reading. More

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14 Cool Business Card Designs

From super low-budget to ‘the world’s most expensive,’ these cool business card designs do a great job of representing the design firms and clients they personify.
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