Freelancing in Web Development-A Struggle

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“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.” 

A freelance or freelance worker is commonly associated with developer who is self-employed and work independently.
Freelance work are dynamic in nature and depends on industry, skill and experience. 

The life of a freelancer is very appealing and attractive- working from any place-from home to your favourite coffee parlour. But thats not the case "Never judge a Book by its cover". 

The work of a freelancer is very difficult.

This blog speaks of the challenges faced by the freelancers and a few tips on how to overcome these challenges.

Freelancer


Challenge 1: Searching Clients

As a freelancer all work has to be done individually all work has to be done individually. You have to find work as well as deal with clients.


Tips 1: Dealing with Clients

It is not a piece of cake to find clients easily especially since there are many firms which provides clients with developers. So, you must be aware of the market demands for web-developers. You need to become jack of all trades.

“A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.”
Challenge 2: Client Requirements

Every Client has different demands as you must expand your knowledge dynamically. Different time zone and language again creates a problem with conversation.



Tips 2: Dynamic Skill

You must be able to showcase your ideas and designs based on the demands of the client. Your works have to be unique and different from the market availability. Your works have to be unique, elegant and specific from the market availability.Your works must display your skill, your dedication and your creativity. You must meet your deadline at any cost and establish a virtuous, trust-worthy work relation.


“There are no negatives in life, only challenges to overcome that will make you stronger.” 

Challenge 3: Payment Mode

Freelancers always face problem regarding payment methods. Client always want their works to be done at the cheapest. And now-a-days with many freelancing sites opening-up, there are many people who would do the work at a cheaper price.


Tips 3: Balancing Work

You have to built a good connection and network to have a constant income source. You must be wise in handling your clients Projects and must be good at negotiation and be familiar with the different payment options of different countries.

Dedication


There are many sites which provide freelancing web-development career like:

  • Upwork
  • Toptal
  • Freelancer
  • Craigslist
  • 99designs
  • Project4hire

For beginners in Freelancing, you can try reading few books which will enable you to understand the norms and management of a Freelancing career.
  • Six Pixels of Separation by Mitch Joel
  • 10 Steps To Powerful Self Promotion For Creatives by Alex Mathers
  • 41 Questions To Ask Before You Start A Web Project by Justin Davis
  • The Designer’s Guide To Marketing & Pricing By Ilise Benun

“Life throws challenges and every challenge comes with rainbows and lights to conquer it.” 

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