{"id":42974,"date":"2018-01-23T18:01:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T10:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=42974"},"modified":"2022-06-06T19:14:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:14:15","slug":"freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"You&#8217;re a freelance web designer? Here are 3 ways to boost your productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"note\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This branded content is from <strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/b\/betheme\">BeTheme WordPress & WooCommerce Theme<\/a><\/strong>, originally published on 23\/01\/2018.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s natural to struggle with the effects of procrastination on occasion. Web designers aren\u2019t immune from this. This is the especially the case with freelancers. They do not always work with highly structured workflows or strict schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Does this sound like you? Maybe you\u2019ve been looking for ways to minimize or avoid those time-wasting episodes? Take heart! You don\u2019t have to undergo a major lifestyle change to find a solution to the problem.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to keep procrastinating from gaining the upper hand. We\u2019ve put together three productivity techniques to show you how it\u2019s done. You can start today \u2013 and start reaping the benefits today, as well!<\/p>\n<h3>Productivity Technique #1: Use Be Theme\u2019s pre-built websites to finish your client\u2019s work in 4 hours<\/h3>\n<p>What usually causes the procrastination? It might be the uncertainty as to how to get started on a design project because of the client\u2019s requirements. Also, it might be your unfamiliarity of the niche involved.<\/p>\n<p>That simply won\u2019t happen with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/betheme\">Be Theme<\/a> in your design toolkit. This multipurpose WordPress theme has more than 300+ pre-designed websites. All of them are representing the largest assortment of pre-built websites on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Finding just the right pre-built website to match a client\u2019s needs takes minutes at most. When you\u2019ve found what you need, it takes but a single-click to install.<\/p>\n<p>The result? Time saved, and productivity improved, without hardly trying. And, being able to get a website up and running in as little as 4 hours is another time saver. Not to mention being a sure-fire way of making a client happy!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a sampling of what Be\u2019s users find helpful:<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/be-review-01.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"310\" alt=\"review sample 01\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/be-review-02.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"240\" alt=\"review sample 02\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/be-review-03.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"240\" alt=\"review sample 03\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/be-review-04.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"232\" alt=\"review sample 04\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/be-review-05.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"231\" alt=\"review sample 05\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/be-review-06.jpg\" width=\"1020\" height=\"199\" alt=\"review sample 06\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Here are 10 Be Theme pre-built designs you can use to create a full website in a matter of hours<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/salmon\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">Be Salmon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/salmon\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/salmon.jpg\" width=\"891\" height=\"562\" alt=\"besalmon\"><\/a><figcaption>This pre-built website, with its large, enticing images, an interactive menu, and a section devoted to customer testimonials will get your web design for a client in this specific niche, off to a great start.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/detailing2\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeDetailings2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/detailing2\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/detailing.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"536\" alt=\"bedetailing\"><\/a><figcaption>The bold images, both before and after, together with a price listing for services section, put you well on the way to creating a professional-looking website any client in this niche will love.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/meeting\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeMeeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/meeting\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/meeting.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"536\" alt=\"meeting\"><\/a><figcaption>Any website dedicated to highlighting and scheduling meetings and events has its own special features and characteristics. This pre-built website has them in spades, including an eye-catching countdown clock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/manicure\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeManicure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/manicure\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/manicure.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"536\" alt=\"manicure\"><\/a><figcaption>Have you ever had problems in the past getting started on a project that calls for delivery of a luxurious, silky-smooth website? Look no further. This pre-built website has an integrated eShop to boot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/denim\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeDenim<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/denim\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/denim.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"536\" alt=\"bedenim\"><\/a><figcaption>It can be tough at times to come up with a website design that speaks to its intended audience; especially a youthful one. Bold imagery & color combinations do the trick here, as does its integrated eShop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/hiphop\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeHipHop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/hiphop\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/hiphop.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" alt=\"behiphop\"><\/a><figcaption>Here\u2019s a hip design you can almost hear. In fact, with this pre-built website\u2019s integrated video and audio player, you can hear and see the action. An informative blog section adds the perfect touch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/cafe2\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeCafe2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/cafe2\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/cafe.jpg\" width=\"686\" height=\"536\" alt=\"becafe\"><\/a><figcaption>Can you imagine any better way to impress a client, or the visitors to the client\u2019s website, than to include tasty images inside the online menu? Couple those with the photo gallery and generous About Us page, and you\u2019ve got a winner!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/drawing\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeDrawing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/drawing\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/drawing.jpg\" width=\"789\" height=\"430\" alt=\"bedrawing\"><\/a><figcaption>Creatives can sometimes be difficult clients to satisfy (they\u2019re always certain they couldhave come up with a better design). This clean, simple design, impressive gallery, and the integrated presentation video will serve you well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/training\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeTraining<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/training\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/training.jpg\" width=\"744\" height=\"413\" alt=\"betraining\"><\/a><figcaption>Whether your client is looking for an eLearning platform, or just a place to sign up for courses or classes, this pre-built website has the features needed: an intuitive menu, attention-getting video thumbnails, and an easy-to-navigate events calendar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/clinic2\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\">BeClinic2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.muffingroup.com\/be\/clinic2\/?utm_source=hongkiat.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/clinic.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"465\" alt=\"beclinic\"><\/a><figcaption>The profession may be a complex and demanding one, but creating a website for a client in this niche can be relatively simple, when you start with this pre-built website with its sharp, simple design, clean structure, and well-organized content.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Productivity Technique #2: Be more flexible instead of forcing yourself into a strict schedule<\/h3>\n<p>There are times when trying to adhere to a strict schedule can be more of a hindrance than a help. You end up beating your head against the wall.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, loosening up and being more flexible would seem to be counterproductive. It isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/force-yourself-a-schedule.jpg\" width=\"670\" height=\"394\" alt=\"force yourself a schedule\"><\/figure>\n<p>Freelancers often get much more done when they add a dash or two of flexibility to their workflow, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you feel stuck, take a break. Go for a walk. Better yet, go for one with your dog (or consider getting one, if you don\u2019t have one). Take a coffee break with a friend. Your brain, meanwhile, will continue to work your problem.<\/li>\n<li>Make a to-do list, but make it a general one. A list of very specific tasks can easily become overwhelming. If you get hung up on one task, your entire schedule can take a hit. Give yourself a little slack; so, if you can\u2019t finish a task one day, it\u2019s OK to finish it the next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Productivity Technique #3: Calculate how much productivity costs you every day<\/h3>\n<p>This technique is based on a very simple idea. It is easier to calculate the cost of wasted time, than an increase in productivity due to time saved.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/freelance-web-designers-boost-productivity\/how-much-productivity-cost.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" alt=\"productivity cost\"><\/figure>\n<p>Calculating how much procrastination is costing you every day is a powerful motivator.<\/p>\n<p>You might be charging by the hour or by the assignment as a freelancer. Either way, you should be able to calculate your average hourly fee. At the end of each day, estimate how many hours you\u2019ve wasted. Multiply the number by your hourly fee, and write the answer down on a sticky note.<\/p>\n<p>Keep it in front of you. Do the same every day. Before long, you\u2019ll be working hard to keep the number to a minimum, to keep those $$ from flying out the door.<\/p>\n<p>When the money you\u2019re saving each day reaches a certain point; reward yourself!<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>These are 3 techniques to increase your productivity as a freelance web designer:<\/p>\n<li>Make <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/betheme\">Be Theme<\/a> your web-building tool of choice (you can put together a website in 4 hours)<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to be more flexible when scheduling your work<\/li>\n<li>Calculate what procrastinating, or other idle time is costing you every day<\/li>\n<p>The best part about these techniques is that you have a powerful, easy-to-work-with tool to assist you. Also, you don\u2019t have to force yourself into a tight schedule, and you don\u2019t have to turn your lifestyle upside down.<\/p>\n<p>Take your dog for a walk, and think it over!!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s natural to struggle with the effects of procrastination on occasion. Web designers aren&#8217;t immune from this. This is the especially the case with freelancers. 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