Independent Contractor whose largest client bailed on no notice with no safety net Back in July I lost my W2 job and was made an independent contractor for a school I’ve worked with consistently for years. I’ve been struggling to rebuild my contractor rolodex because I’ve been in a job that paid my bills on its own since Covid. Now that client, with no notice or conversation, has ghosted me. I have no safety net available, min…

Valve Launches Game Recording Feature for Steam Client Valve has officially released Steam Game Recording, a new built-in feature that allows players to capture and share gameplay footage across PC, Mac, and Steam Deck devices. The feature recently exited beta testing and is now available through the Steam client. Steam Game Recording offers both manual and automatic recording options, with manual …

Mozilla’s open source Thunderbird email client lands on Android after years of flight delays submitted by /u/Relevant_Ninja2251

The Open Source Mail Client Thunderbird (and K-9 Mail) has finished their beta testing period and have rolled out the first stable 8.0 release! submitted by /u/foundfootagefan

Client wants RAW or HQ versions of all non-edited pictures, what do? Second time dealing with this client. The first time they kept asking and I relented out of pure exhaustion from how shitty the photoshoot went (I didn’t like the pictures I made). This time around, they want the same thing, I edit some selected pictures and they also now mention they want the other files. I just don’t feel comfortable sending R…

TikTok for client being shown to my contacts? Hi! I have a client who is thinking about adding TikTok. I’m more blogs and email vs social but they want me to do it if they decide to do it. I’ve made other TikTok accounts for myself for fun using different emails and a VPN but the accounts are always shown to people I know. And people I know show up on my FYP. If I end up creating a TikTok …

Client leaving me on delivered after receiving photos and not paying? Client leaving me on delivered after receiving photos and not paying I am a newer car photographer and only have done a couple payed shoots at this time. After my shoot with my client we talked over how I would send him the photos and payment. We agreed on $100. A day after I sent him the photos and he said he was happy with them. Then I said ok…

How Much Should I Charge Per Look for a High-Profile Client at Fashion Week? Hi everyone, I need some advice on pricing for a photography gig. Yes, I tried to find an answer on Google but couldn’t really find anything. I’ve been an experienced photographer since 2017, specializing in fashion and working with various brands and individuals. Recently, a high-profile client with over 1 million followers asked me to shoot he…

How to help a self-conscious client? I have a client that I’m very close to (a family member) who struggles with body image. It’s to the point where she won’t do any poses I suggest to her and she ends up crying and getting mad at me. I’ve tried EVERYTHING and struggle so hard with keeping her happy. She hates compliments, hates all of my ideas, hates being around people, and hates…

Client work for a portfolio – What could be improved? I have been shooting “professionally” since 2023 and always looking to improve. I used to over edit and now I feel like I’m getting into a good process but I would love to hear any thoughts of how my style may improve? Many thanks! submitted by /u/stereoscopic_

My client doesn’t want to shoot contents, how do I grow his account? Hi! I need advice. My client doesn’t like to shoot contents or show himself in contents and he wants to grow his IG account quickly. So I have been using stocks vids and it is not working so well. He’s into real estate. I need your advice. submitted by /u/di657

RCS Universal Profile v2.7 and RCS Advanced Communications Services and Client Specification v14.0 were released in June 2024 submitted by /u/MishaalRahman

My wholesale client doesn’t want his private products to show on google shopping tab *This is my first post so if this post violate’s any of the rules please remove.* Hey everyone, I have a wholesale client that wants his private products removed from the shopping tab on google search. Image of google shopping page: https://imgur.com/SaJJT8W I’m going to be proceed and remove them from the website’s sitemap and use no follow/no …

Do you use client logos on your site? I’m debating on adding logos for both higher end and local clients that I’ve worked with to my website. I kind of feel weird about it but I also see it as a way to “gain trust” before a potential client reaches out. Do you use client logos on your site? I recently went freelance after being salaried at a branding agency for 5 years. Would it be…

My client won’t listen I work part time remotely for a startup as a SMM and I struggle to have my views heard. All rules on engagement and building a community with your followers and boosting engagement are ignored. My boss simply wants to just copy stuff from places and post. The one thing he genuinely takes v v seriously is brand identity which is a good thing but …

Working under NDA for GREAT client – not sure what do with resume I’m currently working with a BIG client as a social media manager, but I signed an NDA. I’d love to put this on my resume as I feel that it’s a big thing for me in the industry in the future. If I have this great work experience, but can’t use it to my benefit after my contract come to an end, what am I supposed to do? Has anyone ever been throu…

How do you deal with too much feedback from the Client? Hey, as an Architect, I’ve been working with different Investors for a couple of years and typically we send them plans that are labeled with a date and version number. Depending on what stage we’re at, they come with a set of renderings. Usually, we have an in-person presentation for the initial discussions, and then we continue talking over Zo…

Helped my client reach 3 Million views on a shoe string budget An influencer struggling to get views came to me with a simple goal: one million views in six months. We delivered three million in just 75 days. Here’s the playbook: Solidified the Niche: The influencer wasn’t entirely clear on their focus. We had a conversation to narrow it down for a more targeted approach. Planned & Scripted: We sat down wit…

Opinion on Closing a Tough Client Hi guys, I have a client that is in the real estate niche. I wrote him a proposal to get started with a website for his real estate team as well as a social media management for their agents and the company as a whole. After several calls with this client I have heard everything I’ve wanted to hear. “This is exactly what we need” “I’ve been wa…

How do interior designers turn a client’s vision into an actual design? Hi! I love good interior design and furniture, especially hardwood furniture like from Vitra, Maruni, Design Within Reach’ stuff, etc For my future home, I have a vision in my mind in the style, but I don’t know how to go from my vision to an actual design. I also don’t have a home bought yet, so I guess that doesn’t help. I do have furniture in…