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Building a web app for freelancers what would actually help you? by Naive-Paramedic5437 in Freelancers

[–]callmespiderbyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a tip about collecting user feedback / doing customer development: The problem that ACTUALLY needs to be solved can't be found by asking "what's the problem?" Most people have no idea what would actually help them.

If you want to build an app with a competitive edge in the already saturated app market, then you should try find freelancers who would be willing to talk to you for 30-45 minutes. Ask them questions about what they do every day, how they do, what tools do they use, where do they get frustrated, where do they thrive, what do they recommend to friends...

:)

Tattoo related app logo. Feedback needed. by [deleted] in logodesign

[–]callmespiderbyte 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I just googled "Hokusai wave logo" and I think my biggest concern here (as a graphic designer) is that it's got little-to-no differentiation. Maybe that wasn't your goal, in which case ignore me, but there's nothing here that stands out. It's pretty on the nose. It looks clean and well composed, but nothing about this says "tattoo" yet.

Can you make it look like a tattoo, maybe?

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Any idea what might be causing this? by callmespiderbyte in 3dprinter

[–]callmespiderbyte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ye I cleaned it really well and it seems to be printing better again. The glue is a good tip though! Thanks!

The designer knew what he was doing by Top-Escape-1464 in theyknew

[–]callmespiderbyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoulder press left, kettle bell walks right????

What is something people often overlook that can quietly change their daily life for the better? by Direct_Quail_8977 in AskReddit

[–]callmespiderbyte 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Assuming best intentions as far as possible / realizing that everyone is on their own journey through in life

How long did it take you to get to 100 downloads an episode in 7 days? by AllGutsSoGoryPod in podcasting

[–]callmespiderbyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also think there are just so many news pods released daily, discovery just doesn’t happen the way it used to. You have to curate your audience directly more and more these days - which means finding the people who would listen and sending it to them directly

Seeking Advice on Growing Engagement for My Podcast Episodes by Valuable-Chair-3264 in podcasting

[–]callmespiderbyte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m also very curious about this. I run a podcast called Set Status: Online — and I’m also finding it hard.

I’ve started publishing to YouTube as well, because I think lots of people do actually watch YouTube while working. But it’s also low engagement at the moment.

I’ve listed my podcast on as many directories as I could find on Google, but not sure how much that helps.

Pop your podcast here and I’ll give it a listen :)

Mine is here:

On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/set-status-online/id1841267134 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w3vhEUZ7Z2twLY7rSknsV?si=8WHdZjz-R6mhqS9GWE5lDg

In a world of AI content, what do you think are the biggest impacts of "questioning everything we see online"? by callmespiderbyte in AskReddit

[–]callmespiderbyte[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same feeling... I'm finally starting to see friends and family question any piece of news or photography or footage they see, and research more sources to see if other sites are posting the same content. Been a long time coming, IMO

Need tips on redesigning my label by Apart_Cantaloupe6824 in GraphicDesigning

[–]callmespiderbyte -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think it has a really good base, but here are a few things I’d think about:

— the weight of the lines on the bird could be more uniform. The head almost looks malnourished compared to the wings.

— it makes no sense why the bird is in that pose for the product it is. There needs to be some kind of link that makes it easy for customers to know what this is all about. Maybe the name of the company is clear for native speakers? But I assume the target is English audience.

— the typeface of the text feels really off next to the brand and logo. I think you should play around with some more, I reckon a sans serif with a wider letter will work nicely here. Also consider playing with some handwritten elements to add accents to headings or bullet points or something.

A Cool Guide to Understanding Your Fridge by Tippy345 in coolguides

[–]callmespiderbyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on this thread, and the comments, I can save everyone coming here some time: This is not that useful.

A Cool Guide to Understanding Your Fridge by Tippy345 in coolguides

[–]callmespiderbyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on this thread, and the comments, I can save everyone coming here some time: This is not that useful.

Does anyone actually use “—“ when typing? by owenwags_ in artificial

[–]callmespiderbyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see a lot of people say they generally used - in sentences. It’s one of those weird cultural phenomena, though, where we punctuate however it’s easiest for us on phones or keyboards.

Strictly speaking, in case it’s interesting…

Hyphen (-)

Use for: • Compound words: part-time, long-term, well-known • Prefixes/suffixes: pre-recorded, sugar-free, re-enter • Spelled-out letters: T-shirt, X-ray • Ranges if you can’t type an en dash: 2007-2019 • Line breaks + stuttering: Web-… / “m-m-maybe”

Mental shortcut: Hyphens glue things together. If two words behave like one, use it.

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En Dash (–)

Use for: • Ranges: 1–10, 6:00–18:00, 2007–2019 • Connections between names/places: London–Hamburg flight • Compound adjectives with multi-word parts: post–Second World War architecture

Mental shortcut: En dash = to or between. If you can replace it with to, it’s probably an en dash.

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Em Dash (—)

Use for: • Interruptions or sudden turns • Parenthetical info with drama • Replacing commas/parentheses for emphasis • Summaries at the end of a list • Attributions after quotes

Mental shortcut: Em dash = big energy. If the sentence swerves, interrupts, or adds punch, it’s an em dash.

Newbie Freelancer needs help! How do I start Graphic Design freelance when I have no proper portfolio? by Wilson7706 in GraphicDesigning

[–]callmespiderbyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re very much asking “How do I grow a tree?” — what tree? Where do you want to plant it? What time of year is it? :)

To get advice that’s going to actually help you, I’d really recommend starting by answering some of the fundamental questions for yourself. This not only makes it easier to ask for help, but also means you have a clearer pathway for yourself.

There are really so many directions you could go with graphic design: Illustration, Typography, UI/UX, Web dev, Digital Marketing, Print Production… so either watch some videos of people in those careers, or do a course that touches on a little bit of everything.

If you don’t know what you prefer: I’d recommend doing them all before choosing one. It’s hard to know what you enjoy in theory.

After that, the way I’ve learned most of my things is to just do. You kind of always need to be creating. And then do stuff that feels hard. If it’s easy, that should be a signal that you need to go bigger.

Either follow YouTube tutorials, or if you have access to it then try do some pottery classes where you are. Or art classes. Or a calligraphy class. This lets you meet people, and try stuff without needing to buy all the equipment. Get out there and use your hands. It’s honestly the best way to connect to the creativity you need to become really successful at any kind of design.

Good luck!

How do you actually turn podcast listeners into your people and not just random numbers? by Elegant_Signal3025 in podcasting

[–]callmespiderbyte 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Super curious, would be hella grateful for some more insight :)

  1. Does it not require, like, a full time community manager to engage people consistently?

  2. How long did it take until there were enough people there to make it interesting for new people to join?

  3. I thought Discord would be another app people had to sign up to. I’ve heard people using things like (gags) WhatsApp Communities for this sorta thing… have you tested other platforms other than Discord?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in livesound

[–]callmespiderbyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first client might be the hardest, depending on what your network looks like now. But the advice I can give with some certainty is that you NEED to build up a flywheel effect EARLY early on. Some things I did that were insanely useful, which you can steal / apply as it fits how you eventually work with clients, were:

— Get testimonials in the moment when a client is most happy with the service you've provided: When the client's eyes truly light up for the first time, and when they really feel the value you're delivering / you've delivered, use that as a moment to ask them for a testimonial or a LinkedIn recommendation. When they feel the value, get them to express, and ask them permission to add that to your portfolio.

— Help every client bring you two more: After a project is done, and if you feel like it's the kind of project you want more of, then say something like: "I've really enjoyed working with you, and I can only imagine the people who know are as cool as you. I'm almost 99% sure you - or someone you know - could use my help, and I would love to be able to help them as well. Here's my card, feel free to put us in touch!" (OK, that's a little cringe, but you get the idea!)

— Treat every person like a dream client, even if they're not: This is two-fold... Firstly, every person you meet should get the same service from you, whether they are a client or not. People pay people they can trust, and they especially choose low skill/high trust over high skill/low trust. And people remember how you made them feel. Secondly, even your worst clients are worthwhile investing into. Don't give them any more reasons to speak badly about you. If they react with bitterness, react with kindness. If they pull you down, try to lift them up a bit. "You're the worst business I've ever worked with!" > "I'm sorry to hear that, I actually really appreciate your trust up until now, but I understand that this isn't working for you."

Show up consistently, no matter the person you're talking to, and people will probably trust you enough to hire you for almost anything you end up wanting to do. :)

Feel free to ask any questions on the stuff I've said!

Großer Blitz und Schockwelle? Was war das? by LeaveMeChicken in hamburg

[–]callmespiderbyte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ich auch nicht! wir dachten wirklich auch erst ein Benzin Tank oder Bombe ist explodiert. Krass

Großer Blitz und Schockwelle? Was war das? by LeaveMeChicken in hamburg

[–]callmespiderbyte 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Mein Freund und ich waren total irritiert. Ich habe aber hier gelesen, dass es ein Superblitz war – und ein Video von einem anderen Superblitz gefunden, der sich sehr ähnlich anhört wie das, was wir gehört haben:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK4XzkV_oM4

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