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Learn the Trade and Languages
Basically, this means that the more programming languages and technologies you have mastered, the more projects you can work on.
Learning as many programming technologies and languages should be the first and most important step in your journey to becoming a freelance web developer.
You can’t learn everything at once but it will help to prioritize languages such as Python, which is not only versatile in application but in great demand as well.
You can then continue building your skill-set and technologies with more languages in the course of time.
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Build Your Skill-set in Diverse But Relevant Fields
As a freelance web developer, your skills and portfolio mean more than a fancy university degree.
While certifications are great to have, most clients only care about your ability to deliver high-quality work more than the time that you spent at MIT.
The web design industry is ever-changing so the courses you learned at college may be outdated by the time you hit the market. That’s why you need to develop your skills on the latest trends in the industry in order to become a successful freelance web developer.
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Invest in The Best Tools and Equipment
Freelancing gives you the advantage of creating your own personal work environment depending on your business needs.
- If you work from home as most freelance web developers do set up a workstation or office in a distraction-free area. This can be a room where you are not likely to be disturbed while working.
- You’ll also need to invest in the best tools of the trade such as a reliably powerful computer, a comfortable chair, and a desk as you may be working long hours sometimes, the best software for your business, a telephone, and business cards among other things.
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Specialize in One Niche at The Beginning
The best way to launch your freelance web developer career is by choosing and specializing in a single niche while starting out. In this way, you’ll know what to learn and the relevant skill-set that you need to have.
However, do not narrow down your focus too much. You could focus on WordPress, building e-commerce sites, financial or legal sites, or blogs for bands, weddings, and marketers.
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Build a Strong Portfolio
Your portfolio provides an effective means of showing your skills and expertise to potential clients.
The best place to start when building your portfolio is your business website. As a freelance web developer, you’ll need a website showcasing your work, contacts, and any other pertinent information.
Your goal is to create a reference point where clients can find you and place orders.
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Market Yourself as A Brand
As a freelance web developer with the success of your business in mind, you should focus on building your brand in the industry.
As a brand, you’ll not only gain credibility but achieve client loyalty as well.
Give your business a good and relevant name that clients can remember and focus all your marketing messages on this name. Sell your business as a trusted name rather than as a web developer working from the bedroom.
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