Host of the Design Domination podcast/accessibility teacher, I help freelance designers gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace
Maryland, USA
Joined April 2018
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Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
big news for font freaks: Times New Roman is being phased out at the State Department & replaced by Calibri. Secretary Blinken sent a cable to all embassies today directing staff not to send him any more papers with Times New Roman. Subject: "The Times (New Roman) are a-Changin"
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Let me say this again for everyone, especially consultants in the #WordPress space...
Put your testimonials on your website: Homepage, About Page and a third social proof page.
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Dizziness and vertigo are more common than you think. Ensure your content is optimized for this group. buff.ly/3RTjjeb
#Accessibility #Health
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Do you think learning website accessibility will be overwhelming? Or you don’t have time? My Foundations of Website Accessibility course is for you.
Go to creative-boost.com/webcourse… for more info.
#accessible #accessibledesign #accessibilitymatters #accessibilityforall #a11y
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Need to come up with a business name? Here are 8 tips for a good business name. bit.ly/3fzyLXQ #creativebusiness
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Do you neglect paper choice in the print design process? Do you leave it up to the client or the printer? If so, that can result in unsightly and costly errors. Here's why. bit.ly/3fd4rCS #paper #ink
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
What happens when you do really well on Upwork? You can end up on a billboard in Times Square. Hear how @isvictoriousss has been so successful. bit.ly/2YYZGpO #freelancing #freelancers #upwork
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Want to save tons of time setting up a brand style guide and not having to figure out what to put in it?
Instead of trying to figure it out on your own, just get my brand style guide template.
Go to creative-boost.com/bsgb for more info
#brandstrategy #branding101 #freelancers
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
The President of the National Federation of the Blind also has an opinion on #AudioEye’s lawsuit against me:
nfb.social/@President/110718…
#accessibility #a11y
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
23 Pro Page Layout Tips for Print and the Web, including some #accessibility and #usability tips that can give you an edge over other designers. Lots of free resources too! bit.ly/3fEwTO4 #pagelayout #designtips
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
“When you specialize, you know who to go after, you travel and communicate in the same circles as your clients.” @EmilyRuthCohen bit.ly/36yHwyo #designbusiness #BrutallyHonestTheBook #specializing
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
If you’re not confidence in the sales process, it might be costing you. bit.ly/2ZzrFhQ @Mike_Killen #confidenceiskey #salesconfidence
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Are you looking for free or low-cost, royalty-free, licensed and public domain images?
My Stock Image Directory includes 200 resources that will help you find images of some less commonly featured subject matter.
creative-boost.com/stock-ima…
#stockimages #graphicdesigner #freepics
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Want to charge more than $1k extra for your branding work? Find out how. bit.ly/2WYpqTv #brandguide
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
17 essential elements for an effective portfolio website, so you get found and leave a positive impression. bit.ly/3c3qf1w #designportfolio
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Most designers don’t think about accessibility, but it affects branding, design, documents and websites. It’s a great way to differentiate yourself from other designers while helping your clients reach more people. bit.ly/3cZjCPh #accessibility #accessibleweb
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Tired of not being treated like an expert? Want to get more respect? Be more confident? Charge more?
Find out how at creative-boost.com/bib.
#graphicdesigners #freelancers #designerslife #branding101#brandbuilding
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Do you avoid setting goals because you don’t see the point or you’ll just be disappointed if you don’t achieve them? I used to think that. @theChrisDo changed my mind about it. Learn how goal setting is helpful. bit.ly/2XoGHUJ #businessgoals #goalsetting
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Ever thought about creating a digital product but don’t know what to sell or how to price it? Get tips from @tomrossmedia to help you get an edge on your competition in the creative products marketplace. bit.ly/2ZxteN9 #digitalproducts #passiveincome #recurringrevenue
Colleen Gratzer, Creative Boost retweeted
Do you know how to protect your freelance business from catastrophe? Here are several things to think about. bit.ly/2ZBQp91 #businessplanning
