Comments for Holly Gordon http://missgordon.com design + illustration + stuff Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:30:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Freelancing Advice from a Newbie – Session 1 by Miss Gordon http://missgordon.com/freelancing-advice-from-a-newbie-%e2%80%93-session-1/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Miss Gordon Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:30:59 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=717#comment-89 Hi Monica! I'm glad you found my post helpful. And cheers to Poe appreciation :) Hi Monica! I’m glad you found my post helpful. And cheers to Poe appreciation :)

]]> Comment on Freelancing Advice from a Newbie – Session 1 by monica a. http://missgordon.com/freelancing-advice-from-a-newbie-%e2%80%93-session-1/comment-page-1/#comment-88 monica a. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:42:41 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=717#comment-88 Sorry, I meant to write Holly, not Molly. :S Sorry, I meant to write Holly, not Molly. :S

]]> Comment on Freelancing Advice from a Newbie – Session 1 by monica a. http://missgordon.com/freelancing-advice-from-a-newbie-%e2%80%93-session-1/comment-page-1/#comment-87 monica a. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:41:48 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=717#comment-87 Hello, Molly! I found your website via Frelanceswitch (the forums). This post was exactly what I needed. I'm new at this, so far I've only designed 2 websites for "real" clients and I feel kind of lost about how to get new clients. Like you said, I don't believe in cold calling either (sounds terrifying!) and I've been doing some cold emailing. By the way, I love your Edgar Allan Poe/raccoon illustration! I'm a big fan of Poe, great job! Hello, Molly! I found your website via Frelanceswitch (the forums). This post was exactly what I needed. I’m new at this, so far I’ve only designed 2 websites for “real” clients and I feel kind of lost about how to get new clients. Like you said, I don’t believe in cold calling either (sounds terrifying!) and I’ve been doing some cold emailing.
By the way, I love your Edgar Allan Poe/raccoon illustration! I’m a big fan of Poe, great job!

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]]> Comment on Freelancing Advice From a Newbie – Session 2 by Adam http://missgordon.com/freelancing-advice-from-a-newbie-%e2%80%93-session-2/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Adam Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:26:13 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=770#comment-79 "If things aren’t going as well as you planned, it’s your fault." Like you said, an easy concept but one with huge implications. Going on vacation, think again. Keeping track of stuff in your head, no dice. When people hear I can work from anywhere, anytime, most don't realize that means I work all the time, everywhere. Oh, and I second Dan's reco of Billings. Great app. “If things aren’t going as well as you planned, it’s your fault.”

Like you said, an easy concept but one with huge implications. Going on vacation, think again. Keeping track of stuff in your head, no dice.

When people hear I can work from anywhere, anytime, most don’t realize that means I work all the time, everywhere.

Oh, and I second Dan’s reco of Billings. Great app.

]]> Comment on Freelancing Advice From a Newbie – Session 2 by Dan http://missgordon.com/freelancing-advice-from-a-newbie-%e2%80%93-session-2/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Dan Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:59:00 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=770#comment-78 Cool blog, Holly! It's great to read about other people going through the freelance process and get their take on everything. I totally hear you on moving on from the "keeping track of all projects/pricing/clients in your head" method. It's definitely a little work to get everything organized when stuff starts getting busy, but certainly pays off once you get it all figured out. Getting to a point where you're so busy there's too much to keep track of is such a good feeling, too! If anyone's looking to explore their options, Billings is another rad program that lets you keep track of time and do invoicing/client management all from one spot. You can also design your own custom invoices - a nice bonus for everyone else who requires their materials to "look pretty" as you put it. http://www.marketcircle.com/billings/ Cool blog, Holly!

It’s great to read about other people going through the freelance process and get their take on everything.

I totally hear you on moving on from the “keeping track of all projects/pricing/clients in your head” method. It’s definitely a little work to get everything organized when stuff starts getting busy, but certainly pays off once you get it all figured out.

Getting to a point where you’re so busy there’s too much to keep track of is such a good feeling, too!

If anyone’s looking to explore their options, Billings is another rad program that lets you keep track of time and do invoicing/client management all from one spot. You can also design your own custom invoices – a nice bonus for everyone else who requires their materials to “look pretty” as you put it.

http://www.marketcircle.com/billings/

]]> Comment on Uncharted Territory by erin http://missgordon.com/uncharted-territory/comment-page-1/#comment-70 erin Thu, 13 May 2010 02:06:16 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=538#comment-70 Gosh, so so true! I endured the intense advice & anxiety from others and it made everything so much harder!!! Your outlook just became my new mantra. Gosh, so so true! I endured the intense advice & anxiety from others and it made everything so much harder!!! Your outlook just became my new mantra.

]]> Comment on Freelancing Advice from a Newbie – Session 1 by Morgan http://missgordon.com/freelancing-advice-from-a-newbie-%e2%80%93-session-1/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Morgan Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:20:43 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=717#comment-66 Hey Holly! Great advice! I think one BIG thing to note is that if you want those rec's to start flowing in - you need to do a few key things. 1. Deliver great work AND be a easy designer to work with. Being great at communication and understanding your clients needs will not only make them happy, but much more likely to recommend you! 2. Make it EASY for people who like your work to find you! When you design a site, ask if there can be a link back to your website or if its an an event, maybe they would be willing to have some of your cards on hand for people that really liked the work? You want to make it EASY for people who like your work to reach you and hire you! 3. ASK happy customers to refer you! While some people will just do this, actively asking happy customers helps remind them to share you with others. You can also help build your cred by getting them to write positive reviews about working with you on sites like LinkedIn so that others outside their circle can see you are trusted! Hey Holly!

Great advice! I think one BIG thing to note is that if you want those rec’s to start flowing in – you need to do a few key things.

1. Deliver great work AND be a easy designer to work with. Being great at communication and understanding your clients needs will not only make them happy, but much more likely to recommend you!

2. Make it EASY for people who like your work to find you! When you design a site, ask if there can be a link back to your website or if its an an event, maybe they would be willing to have some of your cards on hand for people that really liked the work? You want to make it EASY for people who like your work to reach you and hire you!

3. ASK happy customers to refer you! While some people will just do this, actively asking happy customers helps remind them to share you with others. You can also help build your cred by getting them to write positive reviews about working with you on sites like LinkedIn so that others outside their circle can see you are trusted!

]]> Comment on Wine Riot Tattoos by Send us your Tattoo Ideas! | The Wine Riot! http://missgordon.com/wine-riot-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Send us your Tattoo Ideas! | The Wine Riot! Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:37:49 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=544#comment-51 [...] designer Holly will be starting the new set next week, but needs YOUR ideas!  Last time we did a nautical theme, [...] [...] designer Holly will be starting the new set next week, but needs YOUR ideas!  Last time we did a nautical theme, [...]

]]> Comment on Stay Calm in Guam! by Miss Gordon http://missgordon.com/stay-calm-in-guam/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Miss Gordon Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:55:43 +0000 http://missgordon.com/?p=636#comment-47 Hah – thanks Adam! I LOVE The Oatmeal. Hah – thanks Adam! I LOVE The Oatmeal.

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