Freelancing is NOT for everybody, but it is for everyone π
Just give freelancing an honest attempt for a year.
If you enjoy it - cool.
If you don't - cool.
At least you tried.
Freelancing starts with a SKILL.
1. Learn how to make a website (Web Design). 2. Learn how to get sales for a business (Digital Marketing). 3. Learn Web Design and Digital Marketing.
I'd recommend option 3.
You're offering a once-off and monthly service.
Win-win.
Where do you learn this skill?
YouTube, Google and Udemy.
Don't overcomplicate it.
How do you make money from this skill?
Marketing and Branding.
This will help you get clients.
Do this:
1. Build a portfolio website (research on YouTube). 2. Build example websites (showing your experience). 3. Get client testimonials (even if you do free work for 2 projects only).
Now you're ready to approach clients.
Generalist or Niche?
Start off by working with any type of business.
Get experience.
Then as you get a few projects and work in a few industries, niche down your services.
These are the articles you can expect this year (so far):
On SWD (very detailed):
β 10 Steps Become a Successful Freelancer
β How to Become a Freelance Developer from Scratch
β How to Get Web Design Clients: The Blueprint
β Portfolio Website Tips for Freelance Developers
β How to Handle Client Objections
β 7 Different Ways to Grow a Side Income
β Why You're Not Getting Clients (and How to Fix It)
β The Different Ways to Charge for a Website Project
β Stop Focusing on the Fluff and Focus on What Gets Results
β Why is WordPress so Underrated?
β Why is Freelancing so Hard? (and How to Make it Easier)
β How to Grow a Freelancing Business Through Outsourcing