How To Network On-line For Your Next Project
These days I do a lot of my networking and marketing on-line. The web reaches more people than any brochure or media kit, with less time and money. The two that really helped me are: On-line networking/directory web sites (Twitter) and posting in forums.
Having a profile/account/portfolio on any free networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, or Creative Hotlist will get your name out there. Posting on forums will also help to build relations and trust that may bring you new clients and projects.
That's how Create Magazine contacted me to design their 5 page featured article. I have a portfolio on thier site. After looking at my work. They thought I might be a good fit for the magazine.
I post on design forums pretty often and have built many relations. As a result, Jeff Fisher, Jeff Fisher LogoMotives, asked me to submit some of my work for his new book, Identity Crisis! 50 Redesigns That Transformed Stale Identities Into Successful Brands.
Another example of connecting, Steve Gordon, Jr., RDQLUS Creative. Also asked me to submit my work for his book, 100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers: Insider Secrets for Working Smart & Staying Creative.
So get out there! Start networking, connecting and building relationships.
Here are a few resources that will help with your networking.
Business Networking Web Sites
Twitter
Biznik
Ad Holes
Naymz
Fast Pitch
Fast Company
Facebook
Plaxo
Myspace
Linkedin
Jump Up
Zoodango
Start Up Nation
Ziki
Meet Up
Design Networking/Portfolio Web Sites
Veer
Carbon Made
Design: Related
Creative Hotlist
Design Hide
Designer ID
Coroflot
Graphics
Logo Pond
Logo Lounge
Behance
Flickr
Design Forums
HOW Design Magazine
Freelance Switch
About.com
Graphic Design
Graphics
Estetica Design
You The Designer
Designers Talk
All Graphic Design
Having a profile/account/portfolio on any free networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, or Creative Hotlist will get your name out there. Posting on forums will also help to build relations and trust that may bring you new clients and projects.
That's how Create Magazine contacted me to design their 5 page featured article. I have a portfolio on thier site. After looking at my work. They thought I might be a good fit for the magazine.
I post on design forums pretty often and have built many relations. As a result, Jeff Fisher, Jeff Fisher LogoMotives, asked me to submit some of my work for his new book, Identity Crisis! 50 Redesigns That Transformed Stale Identities Into Successful Brands.
Another example of connecting, Steve Gordon, Jr., RDQLUS Creative. Also asked me to submit my work for his book, 100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers: Insider Secrets for Working Smart & Staying Creative.
So get out there! Start networking, connecting and building relationships.
Here are a few resources that will help with your networking.
Business Networking Web Sites
Biznik
Ad Holes
Naymz
Fast Pitch
Fast Company
Plaxo
Myspace
Jump Up
Zoodango
Start Up Nation
Ziki
Meet Up
Design Networking/Portfolio Web Sites
Veer
Carbon Made
Design: Related
Creative Hotlist
Design Hide
Designer ID
Coroflot
Graphics
Logo Pond
Logo Lounge
Behance
Flickr
Design Forums
HOW Design Magazine
Freelance Switch
About.com
Graphic Design
Graphics
Estetica Design
You The Designer
Designers Talk
All Graphic Design
Labels: 100 Habits, Freelance, Graphic Design, Jeff Fisher, Laurel Saville, LogoMotives, Marketing, Networking, Promotion, RDQLUS, Self-Promotion, Steve Gordon Jr, Successful, Tips
Hey, small world! You used to do stuff for Create Magazine?
I contributed to their "Surf" spread frequently, for the Midwest (and later, Twin Cities) edition of Create.
What ever happened to that mag, anyway? Now every time I see a link for it it goes to Graphics.com
Posted by
Bobbi Jo Woods |
December 20, 2008 4:08 PM