https://dotts.se/blog Practical guides on collecting client feedback, streamlining design approvals and running a better freelance business — from dotts, the visual client feedback tool. en Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:38:48 GMT https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-handle-difficult-clients-web-design/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-handle-difficult-clients-web-design/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:38:48 GMTLeon Eikmeier Handle difficult clients in web design with a system, not willpower. 7 steps to set scope, stop scope creep, and collect clear feedback without the chaos. https://dotts.se/articles/framer-client-feedback/ https://dotts.se/articles/framer-client-feedback/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:22:47 GMTLeon Eikmeier How freelance designers can collect clean, pinned client feedback on a published Framer site, without setting up another account for every client. https://dotts.se/articles/webflow-client-feedback/ https://dotts.se/articles/webflow-client-feedback/ Mon, 25 May 2026 07:05:41 GMTLeon Eikmeier Webflow’s native comments require a client login. Here is how freelancers collect clear visual feedback on Webflow sites without accounts, logins, or chaos. https://dotts.se/articles/client-communication-templates-freelancers/ https://dotts.se/articles/client-communication-templates-freelancers/ Mon, 18 May 2026 07:11:16 GMTLeon Eikmeier Copy-paste client communication templates for freelance web designers. Kickoff emails, feedback requests, scope pushback, invoice reminders — proven scripts. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-write-design-brief/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-write-design-brief/ Mon, 11 May 2026 07:05:46 GMTLeon Eikmeier A practical design brief template for freelance web designers. 11 sections to include, real examples, and the questions that prevent scope creep. https://dotts.se/articles/freelance-web-designer-portfolio-tips/ https://dotts.se/articles/freelance-web-designer-portfolio-tips/ Tue, 05 May 2026 10:19:33 GMTLeon Eikmeier A practical guide to building a freelance web designer portfolio that wins better clients in 2026 — what to include, what to cut, and how to present it. https://dotts.se/articles/staging-site-best-practices/ https://dotts.se/articles/staging-site-best-practices/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:07:33 GMTLeon Eikmeier How freelance web designers should set up a staging site for client review — passwords, indexing, feedback flow, and the mistakes to avoid. https://dotts.se/articles/website-maintenance-package-freelancers/ https://dotts.se/articles/website-maintenance-package-freelancers/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:40:34 GMTLeon Eikmeier Learn how to build a website maintenance package as a freelancer. Pricing, tiers, what to include, and how to sell retainers to clients. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-web-design-clients/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-web-design-clients/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:04:00 GMTLeon Eikmeier 12 proven methods to get web design clients as a freelancer. From cold outreach to referral systems — practical strategies that actually work in 2026. https://dotts.se/articles/client-onboarding-freelance-web-designer/ https://dotts.se/articles/client-onboarding-freelance-web-designer/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:32:33 GMTLeon Eikmeier Step-by-step client onboarding process for freelance web designers. Set expectations, prevent scope creep, and start every project right. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-price-web-design-projects/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-price-web-design-projects/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:05:37 GMTLeon Eikmeier A practical guide to pricing web design projects — covering hourly vs. fixed pricing, how to scope correctly, and why most freelancers undercharge. https://dotts.se/articles/freelance-web-design-contract-template/ https://dotts.se/articles/freelance-web-design-contract-template/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:08:30 GMTLeon Eikmeier A practical web design contract template for freelancers. Learn what clauses to include to protect yourself from scope creep, late payments, and revision chaos. https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-figma-client-feedback/ https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-figma-client-feedback/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:54:54 GMTLeon Eikmeier Figma comments and dotts aren't interchangeable. Here's why using Figma for live site feedback leads to confusion — and how dotts fills the gap Figma wasn't built to cover. https://dotts.se/articles/freelance-web-designer-tools-2026/ https://dotts.se/articles/freelance-web-designer-tools-2026/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:54:53 GMTLeon Eikmeier The best tools for freelance web designers in 2026 — client feedback, project management, invoicing, design, and communication. Curated for solo designers and small studios. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-client-sign-off-website/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-client-sign-off-website/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:54:52 GMTLeon Eikmeier Learn how to get formal client sign-off on a website before launch. A step-by-step guide for freelancers on closing projects cleanly and protecting yourself from endless revisions. https://dotts.se/articles/web-design-revision-process/ https://dotts.se/articles/web-design-revision-process/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:54:51 GMTLeon Eikmeier A complete web design revision process for freelancers. Learn how to structure revision rounds, manage scope, collect feedback, and close projects without endless revisions. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-share-website-client-feedback/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-share-website-client-feedback/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:54:50 GMTLeon Eikmeier The right way to share a website with a client for feedback — visual tools, context messages, and clear deadlines that turn vague responses into actionable revision notes. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-present-website-to-client/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-present-website-to-client/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:54:48 GMTLeon Eikmeier Learn how to present a website to a client the right way — structured walkthroughs, visual feedback tools, and approval checkpoints that prevent revision chaos. https://dotts.se/articles/freelancer-client-communication/ https://dotts.se/articles/freelancer-client-communication/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:23:41 GMTLeon Eikmeier Better client communication means fewer misunderstandings, faster approvals, and less revision chaos. A practical guide for freelance web designers on structuring every stage of a project. https://dotts.se/articles/design-feedback-from-clients/ https://dotts.se/articles/design-feedback-from-clients/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:23:40 GMTLeon Eikmeier Stop getting vague design feedback from clients. Learn how to structure reviews, ask the right questions, and use visual tools to get actionable notes https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-feedback-on-website/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-feedback-on-website/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:23:39 GMTLeon Eikmeier Learn how to collect clear, actionable website feedback from clients — without the WhatsApp screenshots and vague emails. A practical guide for freelance web designers. https://dotts.se/articles/website-feedback-tool-freelancers/ https://dotts.se/articles/website-feedback-tool-freelancers/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:19:50 GMTLeon Eikmeier Looking for a website feedback tool? Compare the top visual and client feedback tools for freelancers in 2026 — and find out which one is actually built for solo designers. https://dotts.se/articles/best-feedback-tool-freelancers/ https://dotts.se/articles/best-feedback-tool-freelancers/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:12 GMTLeon Eikmeier The top visual website feedback tools for freelance web designers in 2026. Compare dotts, MarkUp.io, BugHerd, Ruttl, and Pastel — and find the right fit. https://dotts.se/articles/client-feedback-process-broken/ https://dotts.se/articles/client-feedback-process-broken/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:58:42 GMTLeon Eikmeier Is your client feedback stuck in WhatsApp threads and screenshot arrows? Here are 5 signs your process is broken — and exactly how to fix each one. https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-pastel/ https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-pastel/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:57:17 GMTLeon Eikmeier dotts vs. Pastel — a side-by-side comparison for freelance web designers. Find out which tool is more reliable, better supported, and easier to use in 2026. https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-ruttl/ https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-ruttl/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:56:17 GMTLeon Eikmeier Comparing dotts and Ruttl for freelance web designers. See which visual feedback tool is simpler, cheaper, and actually built for solo designers. https://dotts.se/articles/client-feedback-mistakes-freelancers/ https://dotts.se/articles/client-feedback-mistakes-freelancers/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:07:19 GMTLeon Eikmeier Discover the 5 biggest mistakes freelancers make with client feedback, and how to improve your feedback process to save time and reduce revisions. https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-bugherd/ https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-bugherd/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:52:27 GMTLeon Eikmeier BugHerd is a bug tracker. dotts is a client feedback tool. For freelance web designers, the difference matters. Here's an honest comparison. https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-clear-client-feedback/ https://dotts.se/articles/how-to-get-clear-client-feedback/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:52:27 GMTLeon Eikmeier Tired of vague client feedback and endless revision loops? Here's exactly how freelance web designers can get clear, actionable feedback every time. https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-markupio/ https://dotts.se/articles/dotts-vs-markupio/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:52:27 GMTLeon Eikmeier Comparing dotts and MarkUp.io? See which visual feedback tool actually fits freelancers – on price, simplicity, and client experience. Honest breakdown inside.