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#200 When WCAG standards change, are graphic and web designers suddenly liable? Could past work be noncompliant? Learn how to protect yourself.

#199 Wondering how to show accessibility work in your portfolio, especially if you didn't design the project? Find out how to present your accessible design, PDF remediation, website audits and collaborative work clearly and professionally.

#190 You might think that video captions are only for accessibility and for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Here are 7 reasons to add captions to videos that may surprise you.

#100 Confused by Alt-text for images for document and web accessibility? Find out which images need Alt-text, how to write good Alt-text, how long it should be and how to add it to web and InDesign images. Also find out lots of Alt-text tips.

#99 When you design for print and the web, if you only export your layout files to low- and high-resolution PDFs, you're not providing a better user experience and a higher value to clients. Learn how to make PDF and print documents more user friendly.

#98 Many graphic designers avoid using InDesign's automated table of contents feature. But there are several problems with creating a table of contents manually. Find out 6 reasons designers should use InDesign's automated table of contents feature.

#97 Do you think tracking time on a project is tedious, will distract you or and make you race against the clock? Find out 5 reasons graphic designers and web designers should track time and how it will help your creative business.

#96 Excessive design and text edits from clients can be frustrating and a time suck for graphic designers. They can derail a project and make it less profitable. Find out 9 ways to reduce client revisions and have a happier client relationship.

#95 Find out why client testimonials are important for freelancers and creative businesses, how to get good testimonials from clients, where to put them and how to get a competitive edge over other designers.

#94 If you rely on automated web accessibility tools, you're doing it wrong. A site could pass an automated checker and be filled with major accessibility errors. Find out 12 issues automated web accessibility checkers can't detect.

#93 Learn how to price design work and how to use some types of pricing strategically, so you can have a more profitable freelance creative business and get more respect as a designer. Also find out some pricing pitfalls to avoid.

#92 Many designers who think they're creating accessible InDesign files and PDFs really aren't. Other designers, who are looking for help with document accessibility, don't understand the process. Find out 9 InDesign accessibility mistakes and how to fix them.

#91 Have you ever sent off a design proof only to have the client not like it and ask for a bunch of design changes? Find out what to do when a client doesn't like your designs.

#189 Another website accessibility overlay company has been sued. This time it involves UserWay and a class-action lawsuit. Find out what this means for you as a website designer or developer.

#90 Do you have trouble charging more for your work? Does the sales process make you nervous or feel sleazy? Do you need more confidence when talking to prospects? Nick Gulic talks about his sales process and selling by helping.

#89 Are you making any of these common creative business mistakes that most freelance designers make? Find out if you're making any of these 11 mistakes that hurt your freelancing business and how to fix them.

#88 Many designers rely on Acrobat's accessibility checker to determine whether their PDF files are accessible or not. But that checker has limitations and can give false positives. Find out some things to look for and how to ensure your documents are accessible. 

#87 An inspiring story of how Lisa Prince Fishler, a creative with a cause, went from having a photography business to starting a nonprofit based on her passion for saving shelter animals, how they are making a difference and how you can help.

#86 Does putting pricing on your website help or hurt creative freelancers when it comes to getting new design clients? Find out the pros and cons to help you decide if you should put pricing on your website.

#85 Situations may arise when designers work with a client that make you feel like you're on two different sides. But the client is not the enemy. Find out how to deal more effectively with situations that make you feel like you're on two different sides.

#84 If you send messages to prospects that are all about you and your services, you're turning them off. Stop spamming prospects and seeing what sticks. Learn the right way to reach out to prospects and how to send cold emails that will help you get noticed.

#83 Do you unknowingly take on liability with privacy policies? Find out your responsibility with website policies, common mistakes web designers and developers make and how to make recurring revenue in this chat with Donata and Hans from Termageddon.

#82 Many graphic designers undervalue their expertise and their work. You might undercut or reduce your pricing to win new work and clients. But if you don't value your work, no one else will! Stop wondering about your worth and break away from these "but's."

#81 Many solopreneurs who are designers call themselves freelancers when they really aren't. They're doing much more than what a freelancer does. In many cases, the word can actually hold you back. Find out why I think "freelancer" is the other F word.

Graphic designers often ask if accessibility laws and guidelines apply to print design, not just websites, document and other digital content. The answer might surprise you.

#80 Are you a small fish in a big pond, or a big fish in a small pond? If you're a small fish in a big pond, you need clarity, so you can be a bigger fish in a smaller pond and get the right clients and the right design work.

#79 In this episode, I talk about reviewing our goals, celebrating our wins and refocusing ourselves and our businesses for the next year. Reflect, refocus, recharge.

#78 Hear how Jake Albion pursued his passion of a creative career despite being told it might not be possible because of his color blindness, how he became more driven by his disability and turned it into an advantage, and how he got into accessibility.

#77 If you use WordPress for your website but don't take security measures, potential clients may leave your site because of a warning, or they may not see your site at all. Find out how your unsecure website is costing you business and what to do about it.

#76 Graphic design is all about solving a problem and communicating. But those efforts fall short when you don't consider accessibility and how potentially 20% of your client's audience cannot access information because of design or file setup issues.

#75 So many designers are afraid to call themselves an expert. They lack confidence, and that creates a snowball effect in their business: not charging enough, losing out on work and more. Find out how to squash self-doubt and own your expertise.

#74 Graphic designer/fine artist Melvin Thambi joins me to talk about pursuing design and fine arts, how he got his work to be exhibited, how hearing "no" led to him achieving his dream and what advice he has for non-U.S. designers looking to get U.S clients.

#73 Find out how color affects branding, how to use color strategically and what to consider when choosing colors to get winning color strategies. Also learn a bit about color theory, color accessibility and color meaning.

#72 Do you respond to prospects right away? Do you send them a price or your hourly rate when they inquire? Do you lack confidence when dealing with prospects? Find out what your reply to prospects says about you and how to change their perceptions.

#71 Do clients often point out that you missed some of their edits in page proofs? I've got a bulletproof process to help you manage client revisions to design proofs that will help you save face and save time and will make for an easier revision process.

#187 An accessibility statement is an important but sometimes overlooked part of a website. Find out why a website should have an accessibility statement, what it should include and how to create an accessibility statement.

#70 Dealing with late-paying clients and collecting on late invoices is a huge pain. If clients often pay you late, it may be a symptom of a bigger issue. Find out how to deal with late-paying clients and how to avoid them in the future.

#69 Most designers don't know about accessibility or have misconceptions about it, such as thinking it will hinder their creativity or that it doesn't apply to their clients. Find out 9 myths about accessibility and why you and your clients should care.

#68 Find out pros and cons of using your personal name versus a business name, 8 tips for a good business name and what to do after deciding on a creative business name. I share what went into naming my businesses and what I'd do differently with one.

#67 Find out the importance of paper choice in the design process, the different types of paper and finishes, how to choose paper for a print design project and some ways you can incorporate paper into the design process for added creativity.

#66 Victor Ramirez did so well on Upwork they featured him on a billboard in Times Square. Learn how to make money on Upwork as a freelancer, how he made $7700 part-time in less than 2 months, mistakes he made early on, what he learned, tons of tips.

#65 I share 23 pro page layout tips for print, digital documents and the web. Find out how to polish your page layout skills, so you have more professional-looking and reader-friendly pages. Also find out some accessibility and usability tips.

#64 Emily Cohen joins me to dish out brutally honest business advice, including things that hold creatives back in business, why the solopreneur model is unsustainable, misconceptions designers have about their websites, how to reach out to prospects and more

#63 Hear the challenges that led Melinda Livsey, The Futur co-host, to go from designer to brand strategist, why she no longer does design work, how she builds trust with clients, questions she always asks during a consultation that position her as an expert.

#62 Find out why muralist Debbie Clapper transitioned her career from graphic design to fine art, how she pursued her passion and how it changed her life. If you've ever thought of pursuing fine art as a career choice, you definitely don't want to miss this.

#61 Ian Paget of Logo Geek joins me to talk about his logo design process, how to set yourself apart from other logo designers, how he presents his work, how to get less pushback from a client on your designs, books he recommends, the tools he uses and more.

186: The June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act is fast approaching. Find out what you need to know and how it may affect the websites you build, even if you're outside of the E.U.

#60 Website accessibility overlays and plugins aren't the answer to accessibility and ADA compliance, despite being touted as an easy, automated solution for web designers and developers and their clients. They present a plethora of problems.

#59 It's vital to know how to manage your freelance business during the COVID-19 crisis, and any crisis for that matter. We need to learn from this and stay level headed, focused and innovative to help our clients and our own businesses.

#58 The Brand Doctor Henry Kaminski Jr. joins me to talk about how he leveled up his business and stopped competing on price. He also shares business breakthroughs about branding, focus and values.