Freelance web designers have the same problems people in other career fields have had recently, the economy. With the faltering economy many companies are limiting the amount of money they spend on web design. If this describes the position you are in, there is still reason to be hopeful. If you have a design to sell there are a number of online sources you will be interested in.
Graphic Leftovers
This is a great place to sell all aspects of your web design portfolio. You can sell illustrations, logos, templates, and icons here. The royalties paid by this site are much higher than other comparable sites, making this a good place to start.
Theme Forest
This website specializes in web templates. Becoming a member is easy and there is a tutorial to help you get started. Once your account reaches fifty dollars you can request a payment be sent to Moneybookers or PayPal. Payments are calculated at the end of each month and money is transferred on the 15th of the following month. Sales here will net you at least 40%.
Templamatic
This is another site that specializes in web templates. Registration is free and once your account reaches one hundred dollars payments will be made via PayPal once a month. All sales earn the designer 65% of the sale price.
Theme Galaxy
This website specializes in WordPress themes for personal and business use. This site doesn’t allow you to sell your creation outright, however, they are looking for talented designers with whom to collaborate. If you love designing WordPress themes this is one site you need to apply to.
WP Theme Market
This is another website that allows you to sell your WordPress template designs. The site has several tools to help you design themes and with your designs to sell you will earn between 70% and 80% of the purchase price.