CreativeSheep

Everyone is quick to point out the negatives, never even the slightest of the positives, known fact with many facets of life.

Thank you, I will definitely use YOAST and drop the rest.

I understand, what if anything did you like about the site, regardless how small it is ? I didn't understand what you said here; I should design the site around how my blog looks ? It is related to the site, it's a blog with a different design, is that wrong ?

I'm willing to start small, to gain some experience and knowledge, I know as of preset my web site needs to be redone, what then, more content, I get that. Even if everything is near or at excellence, I still need to get as I said, my finger nail or toe in the door to start building a reputation. I know it helps to have a good site, and work, it may only increase my chances, I suppose. I can only hope with some self-motivation I can get something, once I fix my present mistakes.

I have SEO Rank, SEO Ultimate and SEO Smart Links, which of the three or two can I delete as WordPress plug-in ?

What if anything, is there you like ? What about the name ?

What would you change ? What would you do that would scream ready to work for you and create what you needed to be created ? What ideas do you have in mind, I want ideas as if this was you, selling yourself. What do you like that could be altered or elaborated on more ? I did design this web site, based on myself and my resolution. Which I didn't do on my blog, which in my opinion worked out very well, you may disagree, I got more positive on the blog design, then so far the web site design. Would you go with a liquid layout, or fixed layout, or center everything ?

You could elaborate.

Good advice. What if on the first shot, they don't even talk to you, they just reply 'no'. There isn't many print shops within a 5 mile radius where I live, there are more clothing stores then print shops or general stores. I can accept rejection, it's where do I go to get either a thumbs up or thumbs down, I'm literally at a loss. I could travel further, then again most of their business would be conducted online, which means a online portfolio is priority. You can't learn unless you get a start with a paid job, I could design my portfolio for another year or two and continue to get no clients with income even if my work is very good. I do have a Job, it pays crap and the people I work with, don't really care about anything else but what is the Job at hand that needs to be done. I do associate with customers, most are old and don't really care, I have tried, with no success. I want to make the income, I'm willing to learn and improve my skill, what does it take to get my finger nail in the door with a first client, it seems impossible. We both know about people getting family to do a design job, and I see this all the time, I've even been told first hand they know someone who can do the Job within the family or a family friend. I'm not strictly relying on freelance, if I can land a job with a small studio or business, great, at this point I can't afford to limit myself, nor do I want to.

That is helpful, reply. I can gain so much insight to your post.

You're not being sarcastic are you ?

One thing is that there are alot of people who don't have a strong command of the English language.

Good Advice. The only thing that I can say I do lack to a degree is probably my web site could use a revamp, despite just doing it and putting it online a few months ago and some more of what I can do, that is in the process. Alright, this won't be easy for me especially, I will begin slowly in the coming weeks.

The site was optimized for 800 resolution, that was the only resolution I had to work on when creating the site. The blog is a combination of a blog and a bulletin board, not a bulletin board in the sense of a forum, a bulletin for updates and such, why I didn't write 'blog' for the menu header.

Hi, I'm new to the forums, I have hit the ground running already made a few posts. I am a designer and visual effects / animator.

I need some help promoting my skills and talents to begin making a profit, I feel like I keep trying and learning but can't begin to make some cash. I have zero contacts so I'm starting at ground zero, I know many people online are in the same place as me and want to make money via freelance, I'm willing to go the extra mile. What do I need to do to begin to attract clientèle ?

Please review my web site here and my blog which is integrated, if you like as well. I'm open to comments, suggestions, and everything in between