The facts
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A study by Inc. shows that by 2020 there will be stronger growth in freelance work than in full time work. Hiring a freelance web designer or developer means you can get the help you need when you need it - with lower overhead than hiring a full time employee. |
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Web designer Joseph Putnam conducted a study proving that of the factors people mentioned for rejecting or mistrusting a website, 94% were design related. |
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According to a study from Adobe, 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout is unattractive. |
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Web design and development is crucial to building brand reputation. A report from Ironpaper states that 48% of people cited a website’s design as the number one factor in deciding the credibility of a business. |
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The evolution of work and how to grow your startup with freelancers
Companies have been allocating large budgets to agencies for decades. What they’re now realizing is that they can engage remote freelancers who they actually know and trust to work directly with them. The stigma around outsourcing is fading -- more companies are working with freelancers to achieve their business goals.
Working with freelancers allows companies to engage specialized talent on an as-needed basis. Engaging on-demand talent is especially helpful for startups who don't need to hire full time employees quite yet but have very specific work they need help accomplishing.