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

Networking Tips for Freelancers

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Alisa Bonsignore

Networking tips for you: the person who would rather endure a root canal than speak to a stranger at a cocktail party. Continue reading → More

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How can you differentiate yourself?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ilise Benun

See how Nat Clymer, portrait photographer, demonstrates his point of differentiation and stands out from the clutter through his email marketing. Continue reading → More

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Marketing Q&A: How to approach a referral

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Marketing Q&A: A good client gave your name to a colleague who needs your help but hasn’t called you yet. What to do? Continue reading → More

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CFC 2012: How to Begin Positioning as a Freelancer

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Podcast/interview with CFC 2012 speaker, David Baker of @ReCourses, on why positioning is so difficult to do for yourself when you do it all day long for your clients. Continue reading → More

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How to Make the Most of a Testimonial

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Here are 4 ways I recently used an amazing testimonial I got from a happy client. You can use for yourself as a blueprint. Continue reading → More

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Guest blogging and More Unexpected (part 2)

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Following yesterday’s post from Tom Tumbusch on unexpected outcomes from guest blogging, here’s a post from Jody Shyllberg, CFC veteran and owner of JS Graphics, about unexpected outcomes of blogging about networking at Panera Cafe. Continue reading → More

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Guest Blogging and the Unexpected

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Tom Tumbusch

Copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, on the opportunities that have come his way as a result of being a “guest blogger” on the Creative Freelancer Blog. Continue reading → More

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Getting the hang of email marketing

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Creative freelancer, Stephanie Helline, shares tips on how she gets projects from sending out an email newsletter. Continue reading → More

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6 Tips for Generating Business Through LinkedIn

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ilise Benun

You may have established a LinkedIn profile, but you’re likely not taking full advantage of it. Learn how designers can maximize this social networking tool’s potential to find new client prospects. More

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Are You Getting Clients Through LinkedIn? Here’s how.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Join Ilise Benun of Marketing Mentor on March 15 at 2 PM for “Are You Getting Clients Through Linked? Here’s how,” a live DesignCast where she’ll show you how to find and reach out to your best prospects on LinkedIn. Continue reading → More

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