How to start freelancing as a web developer π§΅
π§ Mindset and Expectations
We all have different environments.
Some have more π°, others have more β°, and others have the right mindset.
It might take a few weeks or a few months to get your first client.
But don't give up.
We all have different environments.
Some have more π°, others have more β°, and others have the right mindset.
It might take a few weeks or a few months to get your first client.
But don't give up.
π οΈ Minimum Skills to Start
You DON'T need to know all of the popular frameworks to earn a good freelancing income.
The fact is you just need to know how to create a website.
That might be code or CMS's like WordPress or WebFlow.
Don't overcomplicate it.
You DON'T need to know all of the popular frameworks to earn a good freelancing income.
The fact is you just need to know how to create a website.
That might be code or CMS's like WordPress or WebFlow.
Don't overcomplicate it.
π° How Much Money Can You Make?
0 β β
Whatever it is, freelancing has the potential to replace your full-time job income (and surpass it).
Whether that's $1k, $10k, $50k+, it is achievable.
0 β β
Whatever it is, freelancing has the potential to replace your full-time job income (and surpass it).
Whether that's $1k, $10k, $50k+, it is achievable.
π¨ Portfolio Website Tips
Your portfolio website should display:
- How you can help a business (your services)
- What you have done (client projects)
- Testimonials (credibility)
- A clear contact form
Don't overcomplicate it with % bars and animations.
Keep it simple π
Your portfolio website should display:
- How you can help a business (your services)
- What you have done (client projects)
- Testimonials (credibility)
- A clear contact form
Don't overcomplicate it with % bars and animations.
Keep it simple π
β
What's your USP?
β βI am a web developer.β
β βI help nutritionists get more clients.β
β βI help course creators sell more courses.β
β βI help dentists get more patients.β
Sell the OUTCOME.
Not the tool.
β βI am a web developer.β
β βI help nutritionists get more clients.β
β βI help course creators sell more courses.β
β βI help dentists get more patients.β
Sell the OUTCOME.
Not the tool.
π― Niche Down
The riches are in the niches.
- HR Firms
- Accountants
- E-Commerce
- Health Shops
- Audiologists
- Pathologists
- Injury Lawyers
...vs being a Generalist.
Successful examples:
smilemarketing .com
paperstreet .com
The riches are in the niches.
- HR Firms
- Accountants
- E-Commerce
- Health Shops
- Audiologists
- Pathologists
- Injury Lawyers
...vs being a Generalist.
Successful examples:
smilemarketing .com
paperstreet .com
π° Charge for a Website the Right Way
π Always Offer 3 Pricing Options in Your Proposal
Example:
Option 1 - $3,250
Option 2 - $4,500
Option 3 - $8,000
Most of the time, clients choose Option 2.
Some choose Option 3, and only a few choose Option 1.
Donβt make this rookie mistake π
Example:
Option 1 - $3,250
Option 2 - $4,500
Option 3 - $8,000
Most of the time, clients choose Option 2.
Some choose Option 3, and only a few choose Option 1.
Donβt make this rookie mistake π
π How to Get Clients
π₯ Bonus Tips:
- Always over-deliver
- Always keep learning
- Always keep improving
- Always over-deliver
- Always keep learning
- Always keep improving
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