Kristen's Content & Curation

Some basics

What is a Website Builder?  Everything You Need to Know
Wix vs Weebly vs Squarespace vs Jimdo- Top 3 Pros & Cons in 2018  
Website Builder Comparison Chart for 2018
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According to Kissmetrics, 40% of visitors will abandon your site if it takes more than three seconds to load. 
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Blogging, webdesign, and twitter tips  
Social Media, Entrepreneur, and general Internet interests

Charging for your work

How Much Should a Web Design Cost? (this is an older post , but it still has good stuff)
How much should you charge to build a website
How Much Should a Website Cost You? A Definitive Pricing Guide For You (there's also good stuff in the part one guide)
How to charge for a website
No, You Can't Pick My Brain. It Costs Too Much

The Toolbox and essential websites

Freelancers union
The 15 Best Freelance Websites to Find Jobs
The basics of writing your first web design contract
Finally, a Simple Web Design Contract Template

Must Have Resources

Become a Freelance Web Designer: Roadmap & Resources
Blogger and website resources 

Blogs

These are great for keeping up with trends, finding inspiration and ideas, professional development, resources etc
99u

Copyblogger
Workmadeforhire
Themiddlefinger
Bufferblog
Webdesignerdepot
Fastcompany
Problogger
Meetedgar

Funnies

Terrible Client Emails That Designers Hate To Receive
“Fuckilarious Bullshit” – Worst Client Comments Turned Into Posters

Additional Resources

Definitely check out these resources on  my design page and my bookmarks on:  webdesign  |  webdev  |  social
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