The new year is full of possibilities, but it can also bring pressure. As a fractional developer, you’re juggling multiple clients, projects, and deadlines, often without a clear boundary between work and personal life. It’s easy to feel like balance… Read More »The Fractional Developer’s Guide to Work-Life Balance in 2025
A new year always feels like a fresh start. It’s the perfect time to think about where you’re headed and set some goals to help you get there. As developers, we’re constantly juggling new tools, technologies, and ways of working.… Read More »10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Developer Should Consider
A new year is the perfect time to reset and focus on what you want to accomplish. It’s easy to get lost in the excitement of new opportunities, but without clear goals, it’s just as easy to drift. That’s where… Read More »Set SMART Goals for 2025
A Developer’s Guide to Ending the Year Strong and Starting Fresh The end of the year feels like closing one chapter and getting ready to write the next. For fractional developers, it’s a chance to reflect on what’s working, identify… Read More »Reflect and Reset
Starting out on your own as a developer can feel overwhelming. You know you’re capable, but how do you prove that to someone who doesn’t know you? Finding your first client might seem impossible, but it’s not. With some clear… Read More »From Zero to Thriving: How to Land Your First Client
Picture this: a client is scrolling through a list of developers, all claiming to be the best. It’s a sea of technical skills and impressive project names. But how do they decide who to trust with their project? What makes… Read More »Why Clients Choose You: Standing Out in a Competitive Market
The beauty of being a fractional developer lies in the variety—working on multiple projects, solving different challenges, and helping a range of clients. But that variety comes with its own hurdles. Trying to balance conflicting deadlines, unpredictable client demands, and… Read More »Tips for Managing Multiple Clients with Confidence
Setting the right rate can feel like walking a tightrope. Price yourself too high, and you risk scaring off potential clients. Price yourself too low, and you may find yourself undervalued and overworked. The challenge for fractional developers is unique:… Read More »How to Price Your Services as a Fractional Developer
As developers, we know that jumping into a project without a clear direction can be a quick path to wasted time, missed goals, and unclear expectations. That’s where a strong intake process comes in—it’s the first step to getting a… Read More »Starting Strong: How to Kick Off Client Projects the Right Way
Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.Alice: I don’t much care where.The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter… Read More »Finding Your Path as a Fractional Developer