Re: FN-FORUM: Advice please!

date posted 30th January 2005 10:18

Michael Lam wrote:

>
> Hiya guys,
>
> I've been subscribed to this mailing list for a few weeks now, and
> although I havent posted, have learnt a great deal from you guys.
>
> So, I'm here to ask for help. I have very little experience in
> freelancing, and would like to know if I am doing the right thing.
> Please!
>
> I've just finished my design portfolio at http://www.michaellam.co.uk
> . Please tell me what you think, design-wise and content-wise.
> Do you think my approach is good or bad? Have I worded the web and
> graphic design section correctly - and how is my pricing?
>
> Any help would be more than appreciated.
>
> Best regards,
> Mike
> ====================
> Web and Graphic Design
> http://www.michaellam.co.uk
> ====================
>
>
>
Very good!

Clean and uncluttered, I liked the tread safely project.

Website costing is always difficult, as you have to manage the
expectations of your client carefully, and be sure about how much time
it is actually going to take you.
Doing charity sites for practice is a very good idea, doing it for
free ( beware of being taken totally for granted) or for a token fixed
price will reduce the pressures on you to perform. From your CV it
looks like you should be spending your time studying as well. Don't
take on too much and stress yourself out .
I envy you being a student, make the most of the opportunities you
have to do new things, there will be years and years in which to work
hard and be responsible.
I used to write websites for various events, it was a good way to
get in for free. Beware becoming too geeky!

HTH
Carrie
still wishing that I had managed to go gliding a year
before you were born, I was president of vice of the motorcycle club
though- ahh