Alternative Monetization Strategies For Freelance Web Designers | Online Business Models | Scoop.it

Robin Good: Here is a good article illustrating the several different alternatives available to any web designer to extend his revenue channels.


The creation and sale of design templates, icons collections, ebooks, advertising as well as the development of dedicated tools, software and plugins can be just some of the many extra revenue-making options available.


From the original article: "To summarize, the main lesson I’ve learned over the last couple of years is to have a long-term view and invest in yourself, not chase a quick buck.


The plan is rather simple, then: build a network, cultivate a strong identity to ensure the network knows who you are, and then come up with a product you can market to it."


Informative. Resorceful. 8/10


Full article: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2012/08/27/designer-passive-income-experiments/