Is Fiverr Worth it for Graphic Designers?

11/10/18 • 8 min

Is Fiverr worth it for graphic designers trying to gain more clients and make more money? I know there are a lot of designers that are getting jobs and making money on Fiverrr, but is it worth it? ►►►Get the Checklist and Join the Facebook Group below. ► Click here to download the Design Business Checklist! ( http://bit.ly/designbusinesschecklist ) ►Join The Design Brief Facebook Group to be a part of a community of designers looking to grow their careers and businesses! ( http://bit.ly/thedesignbrief ) I want to talk about a few key points on getting more clients and making money as a graphic designer with and without Fiverr.com. Right now many graphic designers that are getting started in the industry are flocking to Fiverr in hopes to strike a mass amount of clients in order to make a living as a graphic designer. I have seen a lot of designers do so, with fairly meager success. Let's clear up a few misunderstandings on what it means to work on Fiverr and more ways to gain clients and get a leg up in your graphic design career. First off I do not think that Fiverr.com is ruining the graphic design 9industry. I think it is giving people who have always wanted an affordable option for graphic design services the opportunity to get those services without beating up professional designers one on one. They can just go to Fiverr and get the affordable services they desire. Fiverr is not pulling any substantial business away from the graphic design community, but rather pulling away from people who are not serious about getting a tailormade solution for their businesses and organizations. If you are a designer who wants to give a "Quick Fix" for companies that just need a one-off job than Fiverr may be for you, but if you want to develop longterm design clients Fiverr is not the place to be. Another thing I want to make clear is the reach that Fiverr actually has to connect you with clients. If you talk with MOST business owners, local business owners especially, you will find when asking them if they have ever heard of Fiverr.com you will get crickets... What I mean is that they have NEVER heard of Fiverr.com. So, if your potential clientele have never heard of Fiverr.com and you are on Fiverr.com are you going to make them a client if you are only on Fiverr.com? NO! So the real question is what got you to the platform? Advertising is what got you there. I have found myself tempted by the idea of using Fiverr.com because I see the Ads all over the place. It seems like the place to be if you want to get design clients! But truly the advertising is geared toward digital marketers, and online business jockeys. Which is only about 10 - 20% of the worlds businesses. So that means you are missing out on 80 - 90% of businesses if you are only looking for graphic design clients on Fiverr. "Ok, Ben if Fiverr is so unprofitable than what should I do to get design clients? Because I still need design clients!" I am glad you asked! Why not take some of the time you were going to use to set up accounts on ALLLL of these different Freelancer websites and going out to some local businesses and offer some preliminary graphic design services at a discounted rate to get them in the door. Express to them that you want to offer this discount to work with them and if they want to continue working with you after that Job it will increase to your normal rate, but you want to show them the value of your design. Maybe they are struggling to market their business and you could collaborate with a digital marketer to start running some Facebook Ads for them. There are a lot of ways outside of Fiverr to begin to develop long term designer/client relationships. That is another side note. If you get a client on Fiverr they are not YOUR client, they are Fiverr's client. Building long term design relationships is key to a sustainable business. Another great way to get more design clients is to hone in on a specific niche. Say, construction, or

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TN Panel Vs IPS Screens for Graphic Design

TN Panels Vs IPS Screens for Graphic Design, which screen is better? I receive a lot of questions every day about screen quality and which screen is better so I wanted to put out a video. ⏩ Computers below with TN and IPS screens to choose from... TN Screen Laptops ► MSI GS65 Stealth Thin ( https://amzn.to/2PfBopk ) ► MSI GE63 Raider ( https://amzn.to/2PExztv ) ► Asus TUF FX504GD ( https://amzn.to/2PN7hVI ) IPS Screen Laptops ► Dell XPS 15 ( https://amzn.to/2APTk1j ) ► Gigabyte Aero 15 ( https://amzn.to/2OsDehj ) ► HP Omen ( https://amzn.to/2yTyblc ) ► MacBook Pro ( https://amzn.to/2Da347M ) ► Check your current Computer: ( https://www.notebookcheck.net/ ► Video Mention about Color Quality ( https://youtu.be/zvYXaMHzwc8 ) If you are specifically interested in WHAT IS THE BEST SCREEN FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN? Are TN Panel screens really THAT BAD? Then you are in the right place. In this post, I am going to talk about TN Panels, IPS Screens, PLS Screens, and VA Screens. I am going to talk through the practical steps to buying the right screen for you. So sit back, and enjoy some tech talk on today's video/post. The first thing I want to say is that all screens have their intended uses. So that means that one screen is not BETTER than another, but it may, in fact, be better suited for a specific person and their use of the screen. So please pay close attention as we are going through the list of screens and screen types. 1. TN Panel The first screen I want to talk about is the TN Panel screen which stands for Twisted Nematic. These screens are low weight, low cost to produce, and lower power consumption. These three aspects make this screen a prime choice for nearly every computer producer. They hit all of the desires of your average consumer. 2. IPS Screens In-Plane Switching (or IPS) screens are the screens that will give you deep blacks and bright colors and you are going to get crisp colors from whatever angle you view the screen. Please note that these screens cost more to produce, they will drain more power from your computer and they are less responsive than TN Panel screens. Now, how accurate are these IPS screens. Are they 100% color accurate. let's talk about it quickly. Color accuracy from your screen to say a website, ebook, or any other digital asset is going to be very accurate from an IPS screen that is HD or 4k. If you are looking to print a design and you are expecting 100% color accuracy you may find that you are not seeing the color accuracy you desire... Why?! There are major differences between screen-based colors which are RGB (Red-Green-Blue) and printed colors which are CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key). 3. PLS Screen The PLS (Plane to Line Switching) is basically Samsung's version of the IPS screen. PLS screens are known to be a little bit brighter by about 10% and they are going to cost about 15% more to produce. So if you see your computer has a PLS screen rather than an IPS screen, you are in good hands. 4. VA Screens The last screen type we are going to talk about is the VA (Vertical Alignment) screen. This screen is a happy medium between the TN Panels and the IPS. Basically, it will not be as bright as the IPS screen but it will save power like the TN Panel. It will not save AS MUCH power as the TN Panel, but it won't be a power drain like the IPS. This screen is a great middle of the road for someone who wants GOOD color quality and GOOD performance. In conclusion, all of these screen choices are good, but the question is which screen is best for you! That, my friend, is your choice! it is all up to what fits your needs best. DISCLAIMER: ALL LINKS IN DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS Thanks for Supporting Our Channel!

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Best Budget Laptop for Graphic Designers

Is it possible to get a killer graphic design laptop on a budget? I truly doubted that this was possible until C.U.K. sent me the Barebones W650. ⏩ Links below for a discount on CUK Website! CUK Barebones W650 on Amazon ( https://amzn.to/2JZzyDv ) Get a discount when you use the coupon code “Ben3” to a design laptop on Computer Upgrade Kings! ( http://bit.ly/2DwHjQJ ) If you are looking for a budget laptop for graphic design than you have come to the right place. I have spent a lot of time searching out the best high-performance laptops, mid-range laptops, and budget laptops for graphic designers. Most of the budget computers range from around $800 - $1200. The Barebones by CUK is equipped for graphic designers. I am going to talk through 3 major points as well evaluate this laptop for graphic designers: usability, performance, and build quality. What makes a great budget laptop is not the style, the status, or that reputation that it brings you but the performance you can get from the laptop. I have people ask a lot of question about graphic design budget laptops. So in this video, I am going to walk through a few of the following questions. Best Budget Laptop for Designers Best Budget Laptop for Graphic designers Budget Laptop for Graphic Design Graphic Design Laptop Under 1000 How to pick a good budget laptop for graphic design Good budget laptop for graphic design I have run numerous benchmark tests with this laptop and I am super impressed by the performance it puts out. Now, before you think this is just a HYPE video I will say that there are a few things I want to point out about this laptop that does indeed place it in the budget range of graphic design computers. Alright, let’s jump into the content and talk about what makes this laptop a fantastic choice for your graphic design needs. Performance truly is key when selecting the best budget laptop for graphic design and in this video, I will talk about a few major components. Usability, performance, and build quality. Here is a Sneak Peek at those benchmark tests: - Exporting a 9 minute 4k Video with Premiere Pro - Dell XPS 15 - 22:03.85 - Temperature: 168 Degrees - CPU Usage: 20% CUK Barebones W650 - 9:34.1 - Temperature: 123 Degrees - CPU Usage: 33% - Saving a 4.6GB file from RAW to JPG - Dell XPS 15 - 49.6 CUK Barebones W650 - 56.35 - Read and Write Speeds - Dell XPS 15 - Write 683 MB/s - Read 1543 MB/s CUK W650 - Write 1408 MB/s - Read 869 MB/s The last thing I want to talk about is the build quality. I feel that the build quality of the CUK Barebones W650 is solid in its place in the budget category. It is difficult to compare a thin sleek MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 15, or Gigabyte Aero. You truly need to compare Apples to Apples. I am impressed with the assembly and choice of materials for this computer. One BIG feature that I find extremely suitable for graphic design from a performance standpoint is the thick profile. This allows for maximum breathing room for the fans and CPU to stay cool and run at peak performance. ------- Support My Channel With Patreon! ►►► ( https://www.patreon.com/bengkaiser ) SOCIAL Twitter ► @bengkaiser Facebook ►/bengkaiser Instagram ►@bengkaiser MY FAVORITE GEAR: (affiliate links) Camera ► http://amzn.to/2BWvE9o CamStand ► http://amzn.to/2BWsv9M Compute ► http://amzn.to/2zPeLvs Mouse ► http://amzn.to/2C0T9hq TubeBuddy ► https://www.tubebuddy.com/bengkaiser Host Gator ► http://bit.ly/2CBonPO ( Get 60% off Website Hosting with the link ) DISCLAIMER: ALL LINKS IN DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS Thanks for Supporting Our Channel!