Introduction

Freelance Diary is the story of a budding web designer/developer from Newcastle, England; documenting the various thoughts and experiences of a complete newcomer to this business.


And I’m Back

Anyone who is well versed in the world of blogging will likely tell you that the number one rule is not to start something you don’t intend on sticking with.  Well, looks like I went ahead and broke that rule, didn’t I?

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Still In Limbo

Remember that farcical house move I mentioned in my last post?  This week, it has turned into an absolute car crash.  At this present moment, I am writing from a tiny little corner of my 'in-laws' dining room, in which I'm managed to find space to set up my PC.  ...


Apologies for Inactivity…

Wow, over 3 weeks without an update... man do I feel flakey! This post is really an apology slash excuse making session about the fact I've been nowhere to be seen for the better part of a month, and an assurance to anyone who may keep track of this blog that ...


A List Apart Survey

Don't worry folks, this weeks update is coming shortly - however in the meantime, why not hop on over and take the 'A List Apart' survey for "People Who Make Websites"...


Weekly update - 29th July to 4th August

Wow, this has been quite a busy week indeed - you know what they say, "When it rains, it pours!". My week started off with an email from a previous client.  He had a product which had attracted a sudden flurry of publicity, so called me in panic-stricken to do something ...


Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition…

A very interesting debate has sprung up on the fantastic FreelanceSwitch forums - should references to God (or indeed religion in general) be avoided when it comes to promoting your business, specifically your online portfolio.  The discussion sprung up from another topic where an individual had asked for his portfolio ...