Post pobrano z: How to balance your freelance business with your personal life

For most people, embracing a freelancing career looks challenging because it doesn’t offer any safety in terms of income at the end of the month. For others, the challenge doesn’t come from the money side, but from balancing work with life.

In fact, when companies hire freelancers, they often expect high flexibility they would not get from an employee. This is why you should be careful as a freelancer, to make sure that your work life is not affecting your personal life in a negative way.

Don’t work from home all the time

Working at home is great, I do it most of the time. However, if you do it all the time, you may go insane, especially if you have children. If you live in a city, it’s very likely that you have coworking spaces available at a reasonable price not too far from your home. This way you get to meet people, change your environment, and be forced to stop looking at cat videos because somebody may pass behind you and judge you.

Log off regularly

Social media has made the technology even much more addictive than it was previously, it also totally blurred the line between work and life. Can you really separate your email inbox between work and life? I doubt it… Can you block notifications for emails and all other social media, yes you can! Unless you work in a medical field with regular emergencies, I doubt you really need to check your phone all the time.

Socialize (in real life)

Whether you work from home or from an office, you need to take some time every week to socialize with your favorite people. It can be family, friends, or pets, take some time off work and interact in real life with other people. Of course, while you do so, try to really be with these people, don’t be constantly checking social media (I’m looking at you, millennials)!

Learn to say no

If you always say yes to everything, some of your clients will eat you alive. No, they will no literally eat you alive, but they suck up all of your energy little by little. Learn to figure out what requests are reasonable and to say no to others, it’s for your own health.

Set your rules and stick to it

This goes with the point above, but it’s worth repeating as it’s one of the biggest issues many freelancers face. Be organized and have a plan, it will make it easier to say no because you will know what is part of the plan or not.

Set realistic goals

You know how we (freelancers) always make fun of clients who come up with totally unrealistic expectations, usually with a ridiculously low budget? Well, we shouldn’t make fun of them too much, because I see way too many freelancers planning their day with a schedule like programming two WordPress plugins, finish that client website, work on that side project, cook some healthy meals, and do sport for one hour in the evening. You need to be more practical and set realistic goals, only this way you get a chance to be satisfied at the end of the day. You should know it, low self-esteem is not good for freelancers.

Post pobrano z: In April 2018, Minsk will become the creative capital of Europe

Being a moderator of avant-garde ideas since the times of Kazimir Malevich and Marc Chagall and even containing the word “white” in the very name of the country, Belarus has become the motherland of International advertising festival WHITE SQUARE – one of the leading creative festivals in Eastern Europe annually welcoming over 1000 entries and 700 delegates from 30 countries of the world.

High level of Festival’s organization, jury team, entries and awards has been many times recognized by brightest representatives of professional community, including global creativity ranking The Gunn Report.

Promoting creative solutions worldwide WHITE SQUARE has been included into new global creativity ranking AdForum Business Creative Report that will help the players of ad market all around the world to track top agencies and best projects in sector of services.

On April 19-21 in Minsk WHITE SQUARE will celebrate its tenth anniversary. Call for entries is open on official website adfest.by under the slogan CAUSE WE CAN inviting communications, marketing, branding, digital agencies from all around the world to show the level of their creativity.

Entries are accepted into 6 contests consisting of 17 nominations. The entries will be judged offline by five teams of international jury consisting of recognized leaders of European communications industry.

Early birds are provided with discounts till February 28.

WHITE SQUARE is organized by Association of Communications and Marketing Agencies of Belarus ACMA, member of EACA National Associations Council.

For more detailed information please go to adfest.by or contact the Directorate of the Festival via konkurs@adfest.by.

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Post pobrano z: A’ Design Awards & Competition – Call for Entries

It’s that time of the year again, applications for A’ Design Awards are open, so if you plan on getting more exposure and maybe awards, you should register here.

A’ Design Awards is a major international event for the world of design. The competition, which takes place every year in the wonderful city of Como, Italy, aims to attract the attention of the medias and designers world-wide. The competition takes great designers and promotes them both online and offline. It provides a fair and ethical platform for all designers and studios.

If you are not familiar with the awards, you may want to check out the categories of the competition. Here are my personal favorite:

1. Communication design

Graphic design, web design, and many other design categories are part of this communication design category. The best place to submit your work if you are a graphic designer.

Bengal Classical Music Festival by Shafiqul Alam.

2. Industrial design

A large category that includes other small categories within the field. Some of the best industrial design work you’ll get the chance to see.

Binhi by Ito Kish, awarded last year.

3. Product design

Whether it’s beverages, pet supplies, or disposable products, product design is everywhere and often unseen because we aren’t paying attention. This category share the best of product design.

Hulumao Diamond Bed Cat Toy by Shih-Chang Hsiao & Yu-luen Huang.

4. Advertising

The best of creative communication, shared in this cool category.

Calendar 2017 “The Year of Roaster” Calendar by Thach Nguyen Nguyen.

5. Photography

Photography can be an art, especially when used beautifully.

Waves Entropy Digital Art by marta moretto.

6. Good Service Design

A big category that encompasses a lot of design types.

A TRANSFORMATION FORMULA Cultural engagement by TEKIO

And much more…

Yes, there are many more categories to register in the competition, just take a look for yourself.

There are a lot of benefits to taking part in the awards, such as taking part in the international exhibitions, being in the yearbook, benefiting from the PR, or inclusion in the world design rankings, among others. Oh! Did I mention the design prizes?

The Jury

Before entering any competition, it’s good to know a little about the jury and the selection process. A’ Design Awards is very transparent regarding this, just look at the jury and process here.

Ready to enter?

If you are convinced that your company or yourself could benefit from entering the competition, just register here. The deadline for registration is February 28, 2018, and the results will be announced on A’ Design Awards and on Designer Daily on April 15.

Post pobrano z: Your Complete Guide To Photograph Paper: Which Images Suit Which Paper?

If you’re new to photography it’s a little difficult to know where to start when it comes to printing your work. You have to think about paper quality, weight, finish, size, the lot. And with so many options out there it can be tough to get it right first time.

You’ve also got to think what is your work to be used for and where is it going? Naturally, many different options will have many different costs, so whether you’re printing for a business or purely for yourself, it’s worth costing up first.

You’ll find a number of price comparison and review sites to compare different brands. You can read here to find out more about those, but for the meantime, these are the factors you need to think about when it comes to printing your photographs…

Inkjet v Laser Paper

Most people will generally stick with Inkjet these days as the quality is much higher but laser will give you a speedier print and will be a little bit cheaper.

The quality won’t be anywhere near that of Inkjet however, with the levels of print less accurate and therefore lessening the definition of an image.

If you’re wanting high quality, which we’d think you are, Inkjet is most certainly the place to begin.

The Finish of Paper

The finish of the paper you buy is one of the most important things to consider when printing your photographs. There are a number of different types you can get, the most common being matt, glossy or satin.

Matt: This will have no gloss to it at all and is one of the cheaper types to buy. You’ll regularly see it in brochures and mass-produced flyers for that very reason. There’s nothing wrong with that and if you’re printing in bulk it’s probably one of the more cost-effective papers.

If you’re printing in black and white it’s a wise choice too as glossy can sometimes make an image look a little tacky and lack that bit of quality.

Glossy: Glossy prints are the most common out there and the chemical coat helps protect the image as well helping the smaller details really stand out. Do be aware though, if you’re planning on showing the images in anywhere which might have glare, the shine off them could make them difficult to see.

Satin: You’ll get a really nice finish on a satin image and sits halfway between a matt and gloss paper.

It’s a happy medium and is a little more subtle than a glossy finish, making it a good option for black and white images. If you’re not sure on whether to go matt or glossy, satin is probably a safe bet for you.

Quality of Paper

Budget will largely dictate this and it goes without saying the better quality papers will cost more. Your standard paper will have a cast coated receiving layer, which will produce less quality images than micro and nano pores receiving layers, used by professional photographers.

These will produce the best results as the ink dries instantly producing the perfect image. It’s worth paying the extra money if you plan on showcasing your photographs. If they are for your own personal collection however, there’s no reason why you can’t use standard cast coated receiving layer paper.

The same applies to paper weight. Paper is measured in GSM and the higher the GSM the weightier the paper will be. In some cases this can be really useful, for example if you’re displaying your work, but it’s not worth getting overly hung up on.

It may not have any effect on the quality of image, unless you opted for really thin paper, but it will increase the images durability which can be important. It’s probably best to think of it like this. A brochure will get thrown away at the end of a season or set period. A portfolio of work will need to last a lifetime.

Post pobrano z: How to become a better graphic designer

Everywhere we go, we engage with graphic design.  Designs speak to us through advertising, billboards, restaurant menus and Christmas and anniversary cards.  When we watch television or look up information online, designs speak to us and influence our moods.

As we engage with the world, we engage with the work of designers.  Their work motivates us and has a subconscious impact on us every single day.

No matter where you are in your design career, you are probably constantly changing, evolving and seeking to improve.  A good designer is always improving his or her skills.  This guide assists you with tips to develop your talent.  Use it and you’ll train both your eye and your aesthetic abilities in order to become a better graphic designer.

Take a reflexive approach to your recent work

Have a look at the projects you have completed in recent months. Even though you may have taken a critical eye while working on your project, you’ll still gain new insights. With a little time and distance, you’ll be able to see your work through new eyes.

Have a look at areas where you excelled.  What skills are you happy with?  Then consider what you would do differently next time, and where you think you would be able to improve.  You can use these insights to develop your skills for new projects.  This will assist you to learn and evolve as a designer.

And if you’re designing posters, release them online before selling them, and ask for feedback. If you can’t have an objective opinion about them, others will.

Seek feedback

Although you have your own critical eye and can reflect on your work, you will also gain a lot from the insights of others.

Seek feedback from clients, other designers, and product users.  It isn’t always easy to incorporate (or hear) feedback, but if this feedback is constructive, it will assist you in developing your skills as a designer.

Explore the talent

Studying the work of talented designers may assist you with developing your own skills.  Explore the decisions they have made in creating their projects, and the design techniques they have incorporated into their work.

How did they use layout, background space, harmony, hierarchy, contrast, colour, and typography?  Considering their choices could give you inspiration for your own work.

If you already have designers that you admire, take some time to explore their work in detail.  You can also find excellent work on sites such as Dribbble and Behance.

Take Tutorials to develop your skills

There are many different online that you can use to develop your talents.  If you have spare time, you can follow a tutorial that will help you develop your talents or expand your skills.

Identify an area you would most like to learn about and follow an online guide.  It is very likely that you will be able to find an online guide which will give you just what you need.

Make it personal

Making use of design in your own life will give you an opportunity to develop your skills.  Whether you would like to design t-shirts, work on a blog, develop an e-commerce site or create illustrations or storyboards for a community theatre project, the possibilities are endless.

Personal projects allow you to develop your designs without any time limits.  You will be able to experiment; make your own decisions and take the project in any direction you choose.  You will be able to explore new knowledge along the way.

Personal projects can be both small or large, and your level of involvement will be up to you.  You can spend as much or as little time on the project as you choose.  If you develop a product, you will be able to use it to supplement your income.  Many designers have used affiliate programs, products or advertising in order to create a significant income.

Take part in a challenge

Taking part in a challenge will assist you with developing your skills.  One popular choice is to re-design the design materials for a company, charity or NGO.

While your design might not always will, you can assist the company in solving design problems by making decisions according to client needs.

The brand doesn’t have to be popular.  You could even make the choice to re-design a site you think could do with improvement, simply for the fun of it.  This will help you to gain helpful experience.

Take a class

 

Whether online or offered by a design school, there are a number of classes which will assist you with building skills or expanding your design repertoire.

Classes take time, and online courses often offer the opportunity at your own pace.  Choose the skills which would be most valuable to your work and give yourself the opportunity to learn them.

Join a social media network

Social media networks like Twitter give you the opportunity to explore new designs, meet new designers and network.  You can learn new information in short chunks, find inspiration and follow talented designers.

Make a mood board

Mood boards allow you to understand the colors, styles, and choices you are making at the moment, and what is informing your current aesthetic.

By creating a mood board, you will be able to see your current inspirations at a glance, allowing you to reflect on where you are currently and where you would like to be going as a designer.

Volunteer

Although you always want to get something back for your work, assisting a local charity or non-profit will help you to develop your design skills.

You can find a brand or charity that you resonate with and offer them the opportunity to update their look.  You’ll learn new skills and feel altruistic at the same time.

Visit an art gallery or museum

Many designers find inspiration from work that is displayed online.  However, by going to an art gallery or museum, you’ll be able to explore the work of talented artists.  This might help you to find tips or ideas for your own work.

Viewing a range of art will enable you to expand your perspectives and bring new areas of creativity into your designs.  Explore how the artist creates atmosphere, the line and flow within the paintings or drawings, and how the artist creates areas of interest.  You can use some of these techniques in your own artwork.

Use colors with intention

When working with colors or color combinations, use them purposefully, in order to create a mood or a meaning for your audience.

Colors send a message.  Greys may be associated with intellectual skills, while navy is often a corporate color, and pink is a color enjoyed by young girls.  An accounting firm may suit navy blue branding, while a logo for unicorn parties may suit pinks or pastel colors.

Blues are often thought of as calming colors, while reds evoke images of passion.  When creating a design, use color to send a message.  When designers use colors with intention, it tells the reader that they have come to the right place.  Careful color consideration is a part of good design.

Summary

Ask yourself what you have done as a designer to improve upon or expand your work?  How have you chosen to move forward?

What aspects of your work are strongest, and where would you like to develop?  These are questions designers ask to assess where they are coming from and where they might be going.

Just as design is constantly changing and evolving, so are the tools and techniques used in the industry.

Continued learning and experimentation assist you with learning new skills.  This will keep your design practice new, fresh and up to date as you continue to learn and evolve as a graphic designer.

Post pobrano z: Design deals for the week

Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals.

Fontfabric Font Bundle of 90+ Fonts

If you’re looking for a great set of fonts, this Fontfabric Font Bundle is sure to put a big fat smile on your face! That’s because with just 1 deal, you’ll get yourself more than 90 different fonts! You’ll get yourself some of the greatest Sans and Art fonts around. These 18 unique font families are delivered to you all in an .OTF file format. What’s even more amazing is that thanks to this Mighty Deal, you can save more than 95% off the regular price!

$29 instead of $1208 – Get it now!

Take Full Control of Email, Social and SEO with All-In-One Marketing Automation Platform

No need to spend a fortune hiring a full marketing team to promote your website. Instead, just grab hold of this All-In-One Marketing Automation Platform from Maax Market! Through an easy-to-use interface, you’ll have full control of all your marketing needs from email to social media to SEO! You can even analyze your data in real time.

$87 instead of $687 – Get it now!

57 Premium Fonts from Mellow Design Lab

It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from Mellow Design Lab, you’ll get 57 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. With styles ranging from Script to Display, you’ll also get plenty of OpenType features and an extended license to ensure you’re set to design away til your heart’s content!

$9 instead of $956 – Get it now!

Quickly Transform Vectors or Text into Realistic Sketches with Super Sketch

Have trouble sketching out a stick figure? Not to worry. Even for the least artistic designers out there, you can achieve results with Super Sketch! This amazing Photoshop Action instantly transforms your logos, vectors and even text into a realistic sketch appearance. Simple to use, with just a few clicks you can play around with the organized layers to customize and combine the perfect sketch appearance for your designs.

$9 instead of $15 – Get it now!

The Delightful Bundle Vol II

Jam packed with 25 fonts from 20 different font families, this amazing font bundle comes in at JUST $0.80 per font.

$19 instead of $299 – Get it now!

Post pobrano z: Design deals for the week

Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals.

The Delightful Bundle Vol II

Jam packed with 25 fonts from 20 different font families, this amazing font bundle comes in at JUST $0.80 per font.

$19 instead of $299 – Get it now!

5 Fabulous Handmade Script Fonts

Fonts make all the difference in your designs. Sure, what you say is important, but how you say it is just as powerful! Be sure to hurry and grab this Mini-Font collection sporting 5 fantastic handmade script fonts! Whether you’re working on invitations or mugs, these professional typefaces can be molded to suit your style thanks to the many OpenType Features they include.

$9 instead of $75 – Get it now!

UX Web Tiles for Flow Diagrams and Sitemaps

This Mighty Deal features a total of 150 unique Web Tiles from Firetuts, that can easily be used to create Flow Diagrams and Sitemaps for your clients. Simple to edit and highly customizable, these Tiles are compatible with popular editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks and Omnigraffle. This deal has been brought back for another run, by popular demand. Jump on it now and you could save 91% off the regular price! And for just $9 more, you can also get the iOS Mobile UX Tiles collection.

$15 instead of $74 – Get it now!

250 Feminine-Style Branding Logos & 20 Bonus Textures

If you’re looking to add a feminine touch to your latest project, this Mighty Deal is for you! A huge collection of 250 feminine-style logos, this ultimate branding pack features colorful and fully editable logo templates. Plus as a bonus, you’ll get 20 hi-res textures! There are even video tutorials included that explain how to add the textures in both Photoshop and Illustrator.

$9 instead of $19 – Get it now!

Feel the Love: Valentine’s Day Bundle of 100+ Vectors

Ahhh… Love… what a wonderful, magical feeling. The butterflies in your stomach, the ongoing daydreaming about your significant other, the fulfilling feeling of passion and excitement of just thinking of your beloved one. This bundle is just about that. Love…pure simple passionate love. Please take a peak of this beautiful new Valentine’s Day Bundle. We’re sure that you will find something suitable for your own love life and to show the love on your websites. Happy Valentines Day!

$9 instead of $200 – Get it now!

Post pobrano z: An anatomic armchair by Jade T. Cho

On Designer Daily, we have already featured the anatomy of gadgets or the evolution of type, two projects that revealed a supposed anatomy or evolution of objects and type. Obviously, we were delighted upon discovering the anatomic armchair by Jade T. Cho. The young designer from Korea took a vintage armchair and exposed some bones and gory details using various material for building it.

Post pobrano z: Thoughts on designing user interfaces in 2018

Many elements of website design have become over-familiar and even generic over the past few years.  Full-screen images, videos, and hamburger menus are so common that they are seen absolutely everywhere.

Flat design has become a trend and many designers use responsive menus.  Creative designers in the industry are beginning to ask, ‘What next?’

What risks are designers willing to take, and how can original and creative ideas be incorporated into UI design? User Interface design involves creativity.  By communicating with a client and imagining a new product or goal, a web designer aims to create a unique product.

Here are some new and creative ideas which are beginning to emerge in website design.

The importance of new design

As a designer, it is very easy to try to improve on old patterns and trends.  However, truly innovative design often changes the way a user engages with a product.  When Henry Ford created his first car he completely transformed the transport industry.

However, even small changes can make a big difference.  Adding a digital element to the household thermostat has made it simple and easy to use.  Homeowners can now control the temperatures in their homes from their smartphones.  There are no longer complicated keypads to contend with.

Working innovatively while keeping user experience in mind is important within web design too.  This is how designers create transformative experiences for their viewers.

The role of wearable technology

Wearable technology often comes in the form of wrist wear such as a smartwatch, jewelry or even a pair of eyeglasses.  Product designers have created an attractive product which appeals to gadget lovers.

Users enjoy this technology and as it starts to become more popular, it is becoming more affordable to a great many people.

As a web/UI designer, wearable technology brings applications and websites not just to smartphones but to watches and other easily accessible devices.  Brands will want their sites to be accessible through these products.

Wearable technology means designs need to be as simple and functional as possible, cutting out any superfluous material.

Users love simplicity

When designing a site or web app, keep in mind that a user will often form an opinion in the blink of an eye.  As a result, your layout should be simple and clear.

Viewers need to understand the next step to take.  As a designer, your goal is to focus your user’s attention immediately.  This could mean placing one button instead of four in your layout.

The easier an app or website is to use, the more intuitive it will feel to your viewer.  Give your viewers all the information they need without confusing them.  Design with the average viewer in mind.  You can always add extra content or additional options at a later stage.  Keep your pages simple and clutter free.

Think of dashboard design as an experiment. What do the most popular dashboards have in common? Simplicity. It should perform the needed tasks for the users, and nothing more.

Balance creativity with convention

Although your goal as a designer is to create a unique design, there are times when it is best to remain traditional.

When you’re creating a digital user interface, it is important to speak your viewer’s language.  Your call to action button needs to be easily identifiable.

Likewise, shopping carts and navigation menus need to be familiar to a viewer.  Otherwise, your viewer will simply not be able to interact with your site.

Keep responsive design aesthetic

As smartphones and tablets have become increasingly popular, designers have been using responsive design to create websites which adjust to smaller screens.

Responsive design has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years.  Research proves that it makes a massive difference to viewers.

However, designing a responsive website means taking into account the size of text along with the focus on imagery.  If your site simply shrinks in size, it often becomes complicated and difficult to navigate for viewers.  Your site might not give the visual message you are aiming for if your imagery is not proportional.

With screen size changing constantly and the increasing popularity of wearable technology, you will want your site to look good in many different screen sizes.

As a designer, your goal is not simply to create a responsive site.  It is to create a responsive site which maintains your aesthetic.  Check your designs on multiple screen sizes and ask yourself whether it still maintains the image of your brand.

Incorporate animation

 

An animation is a quick display of images which have been shaped into a sequence.  It is commonly used in the form of a film or video.  When designers use animation, they increase a viewer’s interaction with the site.  Animation gives a fluid sense of life to a site.  It attracts users attention as they watch shapes change and evolve.

An animation is an effective way to create interest in any site.  As an additional benefit, it does not take a great deal of time to incorporate.  Animation enables a designer to bring a message to life.  It is, however, not widely incorporated across websites.

Animation can be used in the form of GIF images or saved in CSS or SVG format.  You can create anything from a simple underlining of important keywords in a text to a full video or evolving logo which shapes its way across a page.

Adding animation to a website takes very little time.  However, your digital interface design will immediately feel less like a website and more like an application.

Make it easy for your user to navigate your web or mobile app

As a UI designer, you need to ensure that your user can engage with your app.  This prevents your user from getting lost.

Ensure your app speaks your user’s language and feels intuitive.  Navigation should be easily accessible.  Your user should be able to do any false actions or find the way home when lost.

If you keep your app design clear, simple and easy to use, this will ensure your users will use it again and again.

Let your user scan your content

Users are often impatient.  In order to have your viewers interact and explore your site, you need to make content easy to understand.  Your users won’t want to wade through a long and involved story in order to find what they are looking for.  Break information up into small chunks.  Create headings and subheadings so that your user can see what is on each page.

Place the most important content at the top of your page.  An interested user might scroll down to the bottom of a page to read minor details, but you will need to place your crucial content at the top.

Users will only switch from scanning to reading copy when the content helps them to focus on areas of interest.  Make your subheadings clear.  This way your users can pick and choose what they would like to read.

Many sites use illustrations in order to give quick and easy messages which don’t demand too much of site visitors.

Post pobrano z: The Best Tools and Services to Try in 2018

Have you thought about how you can cut costs in 2018?

After all, money is the lifeblood of every business, so it makes sense to cut expenses wherever you can.

These tools will help you save both time and money in the long run, so don’t hesitate to try them out!

ActiveCollab

You can’t expect your employees to perform well if all communications and data are scattered over Gmail, Skype, Slack, and God knows what else.

This is why you need a centralized project management system where people could communicate with each other and find all the relevant data.

ActiveCollab is that system. It’s a tool that allows you to manage tasks, collaborate with your team, track time, and more. Most importantly, it ensures that everything is in one place. No more miscommunications and misunderstandings!

Futuramo

Futuramo is a sophisticated collaboration platform that was built with creative teams in mind. It allows you communicate with both your team and your clients, track time, create visual tickets, and more. It even has a bug & issue tracking app!

Futuramo will definitely make working on creative projects much easier!

Undsgn

When it comes to blogging, people often talk about how crucial content is, but rarely mention the importance of design.

However, overlooking design is a big mistake, because if your blog looks ugly, no one will want to read it, no matter how great your content is.

Undsgn is a design team that has been developing WordPress themes since 2008 and have received multiple international awards for their work.

Their team Uncode was built specifically for flexibility, performance and aesthetics. It looks great. Why don’t you try it for your blog?

DepositPhotos

Okay, so what can you do when you need photos for your business, your iPhone snapshots won’t cut it, and you don’t have money for hiring a professional photographer?

A leading stock photography website called DepositPhotos can help you here. Subscribe, pick the photos you like, and use them any way you see fit. These photos are royalty-free, so there are no restrictions on their usage.

WPKube

Do you have WordPress questions? It’s okay. We have all been there. It can be really confusing at times.

WPKube is an excellent resource that probably has answers to your most pressing questions. There, you’ll find everything, from advice on choosing your domain name to tips on WordPress security. It should be your go-to resource whenever you need some WordPress guidance!

MeridianThemes

Still looking for that winning WordPress theme?

MeridianThemes offer a bunch of beautiful, easily customizable WordPress themes in a very affordable range of $49 – $59. Just pick one and go with it. They are all gorgeous, so you can’t really go wrong there!

123FormBuilder

Okay, so you need to build a form for your website, but you have no idea how. What now? Should you try and learn to code one from scratch yourself? Or maybe you should hire a developer?

Thankfully, there’s an easier solution, and it’s called 123FormBuilder. It’s an app that allows you to create all kinds of online forms, from contact forms to event confirmation forms, all by yourself, without any coding skills! It will save you quite a bit of time and money!

Crello

Now, what about situations where you need some graphic design thing done, but you aren’t exactly artistically inclined yourself? Hiring a designer for something small seems a bit silly. But what are the other options?

Well, believe it or not, you can do graphic design yourself, with a little bit of help from Crello. Crello offers a three step process for creating stunning designs. First, choose a format. Then, choose a template. Then, customize it all. Sounds easy? It is!

Viraltag

Are you struggling with social media marketing? You are not alone. It can be hard to stay on top of things when there are so many networks that you need to keep up with.

Viraltag can make your life a lot easier, though. It’s a social media marketing app that allows you to share visuals on a bunch of different networks. It also let’s you schedule posts, recycle evergreen content, and more… All from a single dashboard!

Instagrowth Ninja

Instagram is a major social network and if you aren’t active on it, you are missing out. But how can you stand out in such a crowded place?

Instagrowth Ninja can help you do that. It’s a monthly organic Instagram marketing service. What does that mean?

They will identify your target audience and interact with them 24/7 to build up interest around your brand. Believe me, with Instagrowth Ninja your Instagram profile will grow faster than ever before. It pays off to leave your Instagram marketing to professionals!

Salesmate

As I have said in the introduction, money is the lifeblood of every business… And where does the money come from? Sales!

So how well are you managing your sales process? You could probably use a customer relationship management system like Salesmate if you aren’t using it already. It will help you tighten up your sales pipeline, optimize the process, and build great relationships with your clients… And, of course, make more money!

Conclusion

As you can see, having the right tools can save you a lot of time and money, be it by helping you optimize your processes, empowering you to do small design and development tasks yourself, or improving your social media marketing.

So don’t be stingy when it comes to these tools. Get them now. They will all pay for themselves in the long run!