Are you a freelancer working online and looking to make some really good money in 2018? Are you looking to impress audiences with your creations and skills? If you are, then web development is one of the best sources of income for you.
If you can sell your web design services and become a freelance web developer, you can earn quite a lot and lead a comfortable life of an online entrepreneur. A full-time freelancer can enjoy a better work-life balance than the traditional office-goers. You can be your own boss and choose the working hours for yourself and decide on a competitive rate at which you would want to work. Even better, you can choose whom to work with. There are a lot of advantages of being a freelancer. And a freelance web developer can enjoy a life of dreams.
So, how easy it is to become a freelance web developer in 2018? Let’s get started.
Do you have the skills?
When you sell your skills online, there are two possibilities. Either you sell a skill that you already possessor you try to learn a skill and then sell it. If you have knowledge of web development and you know web tools and programming, then you are already ready to dive in and start earning. However, if you have only a little bit on knowledge about web design, development, and programming, then you will have to first learn the skills of the trade and then squeeze your way into the market.
Do not feel disappointed if you think you fall in the latter group. We all have started from zero at some point in time and have reached where we are today. If you put in the right efforts, you can become a successful web developer in time and make your mark too. If you are looking for an area to develop your web developing skills, learn to build WordPress websites. We mean WordPress.org. It is a global standard and is free, and highly flexible and easy to use!
Keep yourself updated
If you fall in the first category of web developers, those who have prior knowledge of web development and design, you are almost there. As you start, you need to get yourself updated on the latest tools and techniques that are used for in the market at present. You need to update yourself. This is a mandatory step that all of us have to take.
Learn new techniques. Learn a new programming language. Probably work on a new platform and do some research. These will keep you interested and away from the mundane life of a serial programmer too.
Choose a niche and build your brand
When you start as a web development, you would want to do all kinds of websites that come your way. But relax! Do you really want to do that? You may not. Try to define your niche and become a specialised web developer.
Get reseller hosting with a web hosting provider
When your clients come to you, you might like to be a one-stop-shop for them. Apart from designing and developing their websites, you can host it for them through a partnership with a web hosting provider. Look into reseller hosting in Australia. With a reseller hosting solution, you will be able to host your clients’ websites for them. You may have to provide basic top-level hosting support to your clients, and more comprehensive support can be escalated to your reseller hosting provider. You won’t be left to fend for yourself. With reseller hosting, you will see another income stream, as it is another service that you can provide. In addition to that, your clients will thank you for saving them the time and trouble of looking for a hosting provider for their websites, including their WordPress websites.
Some web developers build only eCommerce sites. Some build only small and medium business websites. Others have their own niche and they work only in that small niche. Though at the onset, it might look like that you are giving up on a lot of opportunities that are coming your way, it will actually do good to your business in the long run. When you build a lot of websites from the same niche, you become an expert in the niche automatically. And with that experience, also comes fame. You will be known among your clients for the type of work you are specialised in. You will become famous and that niche will be attached to your success. Remember that word of mouth is the fastest way for a freelancer to grow.
We hope these guide points will make your life easier as a web developer in 2018. Please feel free to get in touch and the Geeks will be happy to assist you. Host Geek wishes you all the best for your web design services, and if you decide that you would still like to have other people build websites for you – Host Geek is always here to do that for you.
