Comments on: How to Become a Freelance Web Developer

By: Sundar

Sundar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:23:50 +0000

Usefull article for a fresher who opts to start freelancing.

I have been freelancing for almost 4+ yrs in Freelance PHP MySQL programming.

The steps or points discussed in this thread was very much close or exact on what I did to build my profile , client relationship as well as reputation.

You can check out my online portfolio http://www.phptechie.com , if you wish to know me

By: virginia beach web design

virginia beach web design — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:50:43 +0000

excellent article. very useful information on getting started

By: Nikita Sumeiko

Nikita Sumeiko — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:29:53 +0000

I’m satisfied with such a useful post about web development first steps. I think every green web developer will be interested in this information. And we always should remeber, that there is a lot of ooportunities to become professional freelance developer, to get experience, happy clients and valuable salary.
Also I’d like to tahnk Glen Stansberry, who posted this article.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:27 +0000

I looke at your site and there is not much there to show anything about what you can do except your own short statement. I would think because of your age someone will seriously think twice about hiring you as you will need your parents permission to work. What you can do is, do some volunteer work for a few years, I know you want to start off earning money but you need experience more than money right now. You can add the volunteer work into your portfolio at 14 years old you can’t possibly have much of a portfolio right now.

By: magesh

magesh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:49:53 +0000

wow.. Awesome article

By: Giuseppe

Giuseppe — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:37:31 +0000

Hi Josh, I’m exactly in your same situation. I’m working for an IT services&consulting industry, but my passion since I was at University is Web Design. I see that noone replied, anyway I’m curious to know if you found out the answers to your questions. I’m sorry that I can’t help u out, since I’m also asking those things to myself…but It would be nice to keep in contact and try to exchange advices…

However, good luck for everything!

Giuseppe

By: Josh E.

Josh E. — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:20:40 +0000

Hey all, my name is Josh and Im 25 years old and working in the Automotive Plastics industry. I have a bachelors degree in Plastics Engineering and am sad to say that I HATE this industry. The backstabbing and overworking of employees is infuriating.

With that being said, what I am happy about is my new found love of web development and design. I am currently self teaching HTML, XHTML, and CSS through Head First Labs tutorial books. I am moving along quite well and already have buddies whom really want websites built (I told them I would charge them nothing other than a six pack of Sam Adams . What I am asking of you guys is, Where should I go next?

I sincerely want to make this into a career and want to pursue this whole heartedly.

–Would it be advisable to return to school and get a degree in web/graphic design?
–Would it be pertinent to get a certificate or should I go for the whole enchilada
–Should I seek certification through things like Adobe or Microsoft?
–Would it benefit me to work for a company at first and then strike out on my own, or just try to build a client base while in school possibly.
–What schools should I seek?
–Would community colleges be as beneficial as big-name schools?

Again, my job now is quite solid and I am good at what I do…that does not mean that I like it. It is not what I am meant to do at all. Leaving my job for schooling in pursuit of another career would be a huge risk, but one that I would be willing to take. Any input you guys have would be HUGE and sincerely appreciated. If there is anything any of you could add to help me out that would be awesome. Thanks again.

–Josh

By: Jermaine

Jermaine — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:54:35 +0000

If your a freelance web developer who get regular work how much a year do you make because I will be doing this soon an I need to know.

By: Param

Param — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:40:52 +0000

I already quit my job and working freelance. Very help article for me.

Thanks for sharing Glen.

Good luck to all free lancers.

By: Simon Fairbairn

Simon Fairbairn — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:23:08 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks for the useful tips, especially regarding the testimonials.

I’ve put a lot of your advice into action and already it’s generating results! Getting more referrals and repeat work already and my prices have begun to creep up (so far, without complaint).

Thanks very much!