A behind-the-scenes look at building the Punchlist team to practice what we preach: asynchronous communication and remote-first collaboration. As a “team of one” for a few years while coding Punchlist, I had plenty of time to dream about my ideal team. Which roles would we need? How would we organize our work? How would our […]
Any website launch is challenging. The beginning of the website building process was exciting. You felt like there you made massive progress every time you went to work on it. But it’s not like that close to the end. It feels like you’re stuck at 95% complete. The structure is there, the design looks good, […]
The client-designer relationship can be a breezy ride or a teeth-grinding journey. It all depends on how prepared you are to effectively communicate with your designer. Going in blind is a normal thing for clients to do when first looking for a designer. But starting the design process with a little preparation will go a […]
The freelance design world is hot with talent waiting for your project — you just have to know where to find it. We’ve marked out 10 platforms with freelance designers available for hire. Each one differs in price, client leg-work and expertise. So, jot out your priorities and see which fits your project best! Fiverr […]
Running a content audit can be hard. Knowing how to crush it for your client shouldn’t be. Content audit. There it is again. Creating content is one thing; auditing it is quite another. Regardless if you work for an agency or for yourself, you likely depend on your clients to provide content for you. But […]
They say your business website is like your virtual handshake – the first impression you will make on a potential client. With this in mind, it is vital that your website is seamless, easy to maneuver, and on brand. Whether you are building your website yourself, or you’ve reached out to an agency for support, […]
At Punchlist, communication is one of our top values. It’s the entire premise behind what we do! We believe communication lays the foundation for any business, project, or relationship in general. It’s a known fact that communication can get complicated when you don’t have the person right in front of you. We have all misread […]
We all know the pressure that comes when it’s finally time to launch a website. With all the complexities, we can often catch ourselves thinking of all the things that could go wrong. No one wants to experience the frustration of grammatical errors or a failed capture form. That’s why we created our Pre-Launch essential […]
Just like all relationships, partnerships with clients require boundaries. We all want to strive to go above and beyond for our clients, but it is necessary that the line does not blur into something problematic. We see too often businesses being taken advantage of out of fear of upsetting or losing a client. Setting clear […]
We’ve all been there – you feel like you are running in circles with a client, and you’re at a loss for how you can better explain your thought process. The constant back and forth can take up tons of time, and create plenty of unnecessary frustration. Some misunderstandings can even lead to losing the […]