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Web Pro Savvy is a biweekly podcast for freelance web designers and developers, hosted by Cathy Sirvatka. You'll hear interviews with experienced freelance web pros about their business operations, the services they offer, and the types of clients they work with. They openly share their stories and pull back the curtain on how they achieve success so that you can boost your own business.
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Unlocking Freelance Success: Time Management and Strategy with Julie DeLuca Collins
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Unlock the secrets to building a thriving freelance business as we sit down with expert business coach Julie DeLuca Collins. Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs reverse-engineer their goals to align their daily operations with long-term visions? Julie shares her invaluable insights on time management, defining services, identifying …
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A Deep Dive into Brand Identity with Laura Hulleman's Revolutionary Strategy
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Embark on a transformative journey with us as we sit down with Laura Hulleman, the mastermind behind the Endotype Formula, and unravel the true essence of branding that goes far beyond eye-catching designs. In a candid conversation, Laura shares her evolution from personal trainer to branding guru, underscoring the vital connection between a busine…
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GIF or Jif? The Great Pronunciation Debate with Cathy Sirvatka: WPS008
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Is G.I.F. pronounced GIF or JIF? Join me, Cathy Sirvatka, as we dig into the amusing argument surrounding this well-known graphic format. We'll journey back to its beginnings, exploring the creators' original intent for its pronunciation. Spoiler alert: there's no wrong way to say it! We also get into its features as compared to the JPG and its his…
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WPS 007: Accessibility in Action: Strategies for Inclusive Web Design with Vanessa Rusu
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Ever wondered how your website design could impact someone with a disability? Join me as I chat with Vanessa Russo, a passionate web designer and WordPress UI/UX design teacher, who opens up a new perspective on website accessibility. She shares with us the often overlooked importance of creating accessible and inclusive websites. Our enlightening …
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WPS 006: AI in Web Design: Boosting Creativity and Efficiency with Matt Gilliam
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There are a lot of questions surrounding AI (Artificial Intelligence), especially for those of us who work in web design. Is it ethical to use AI tools like ChatGPT in our workflow? Will AI replace the need for web designers? I address these questions and more today with my guest, Matt Gilliam. Matt is an innovative and creative freelance graphic a…
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WPS 005: From Beginner to Client Magnet: A story of client acquisition with Kim Kopec
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Today I talk with Kim Kopec, a freelance web designer in Kalamazoo, MI. Kim shares her experience and strategies for acquiring a clientele that she loves. Like many of us, Kim started out bartering her services with clients just to get work and grow her portfolio. She talks about how it was in the very beginning of starting her business and how her…
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WPS 004: How To Get The Web Design Clients You Want with Vanessa Bucceri
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How do you get new clients? Should you work within a specific niche? What exactly is a niche? You may hear the word a lot but aren't sure whether it means you should focus on a specific client type, or industry, or location. When you first start your freelance web design business or if you have decided to niche in a specific way, you have to do ext…
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WPS 003: The Power of Wix - The Advantages of Having Wix in Your Arsenal with Matt Cici
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Have you ever considered using Wix as your website development tool? Maybe you’ve thought Wix isn’t a viable tool for true professional web designers. Perhaps you’ve selected another CMS platform and you’re sticking with it because of the time, energy, blood, sweat and tears you’ve put into it to become proficient. I get it. Up until 2010, I was st…
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WPS 002: You CAN Make Money on Upwork. The Do's and Don'ts with Morgan Overholt
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Does the thought of finding new clients stress you out? The ups and downs of work and income for a freelance web professional can be overwhelming. Finding the illusive steady income stream can seem like the proverbial needle in a haystack. Of course there are many ways to grow your clientele. Among them is a platform called Upwork. For those who do…
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Working as a freelance web designer and/or developer is becoming more popular with each passing year. COVID caused many people to reflect on their lives and jobs. Many have chosen to work for themselves, thus relieving them from frustrating commutes, exasperating bosses, and the overall feeling of being stuck in a job they don't really care about. …
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