Webflail Roundup

Jack Freelancer Hey Webflailers - it’s Jack. Today: Ep 100 | 3 Critical Lessons Building Webflow | with Vlad Magdalin 3 Inspo sites 3 Webflow jobs Webflailer of the week Ep 100 | 3 Critical Lessons Building Webflow | with Vlad Magdalin So, for the 100th episode, I decided to get the big guns in, fly to SF and do this bad boy in person with the CEO (at the time) and co-founder of Webflow, Vlad Magdalin. Anyway, Vlad came to US as a refugee with his parents from Russia. He learnt graphic design...

Jack Freelancer Hey Webflailers - it’s Jack. Ever heard of the phrase "leaks and facuets," to describe lead generation? He's basically saying that some people will pay you for work (leaks) and some people will refer work to you (faucets) and both are valuable but a faucet may turn in to a leak. Pay attention to which is which and make sure you consistently check in with your faucets. Today: Ep 97 | How to 3X your referrals as a freelancer | with Benten Woodring The quest for perfection as a...

Jack Freelancer Hey Webflailers - it’s Jack. I've been working for free on a project. WHAT?! YOU'RE NOT MEANT TO DO THAT, JACK I know compadre. A lot of people say don't work for free. But I actually approached them to ask if I could work for free. It's this community garden project. The plan is to turn a disused and overgrown viaduct in to a green oasis to learn and play. But their website is a digital jungle that needs some pruning and tidying before any funding will come in... And I want...

Jack Freelancer Hey Webflailers - it’s Jack. I'm realising more and more the power of relationships as a Webflower. Here's my bizarre metaphor: Knowing a strategic relationship is a bit like knowing the bouncer on the door to get in to the nightclub 💃 You don't want to know everyone in the queue outside to get in to the nightclub - you want to know the person that unlocks the door. If he/she says are good to go, that bouncer means you have a great night, boogie with your mates and potentially...

Jack Freelancer Hey Webflailers - it’s Jack. What does success look like to you? Does it look like a Porche? Does it look like an empty calendar? Does it look like like a prestigious design award? I don't think we think deeply enough about that question. We just do whatever is in front of us. I'm not saying that we should constantly be overly-analysing if what we're doing is the right thing. Sometimes, you just have to do. But I do think it's important to align your actions and values. My...