{"id":4405,"date":"2024-10-21T11:24:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comeup.com\/experts\/?p=4405"},"modified":"2024-10-21T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:24:39","slug":"how-to-start-as-a-freelance-web-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comeup.com\/experts\/en\/how-to-start-as-a-freelance-web-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start as a freelance web developer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freelancing has recently gained a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">huge<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> boost in popularity because of all the benefits freelancers can enjoy. From seasoned professional web developers to new developers still learning, everyone can start a career as a freelance web developer if they are motivated to succeed and have the right skills. Learn how to gain your independence as a freelancer and grow your business. The most <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">difficult<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> part is starting when you do not know the industry. But we can help. Once you&rsquo;ve read this article, you will know how to start as a freelance web developer and can start your freelance career successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is a freelance web developer? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A freelance web developer is an independent <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">self-employed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> professional. They can work for multiple clients and work on different projects. They design, build, and maintain websites and mobile applications for their clients. Instead of working on a single project for a single client like a full-time worker would, they work for many clients on different projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are the skills needed to become a freelance web developer? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are a few skills all freelance web developers need to succeed. These are talents you can learn and acquire through training. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Technical skills<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a web developer, you need proficient knowledge of web development languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and so on. Understand frameworks like React, Angular, or Laravel) <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is essential.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Lastly <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">understanding<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> databases (MySQL, MongoDB) and version control systems (Git) <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">critical. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Design skills<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You need<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a basic understanding of the user experience (UX) and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">user<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> interface (UI). Knowing how to use design tools like Figma and Adobe XD is also helpful. While this concerns front-end developers more, having these skills can help you be a full-stack developer <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">making<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you one of the most in-demand experts. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Time management <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freelancers have multiple clients to manage and deadlines to meet. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">need to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">great<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> time management skills to ensure you meet your deadlines and respond to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">all<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">clients&rsquo;s needs<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Problem-solving<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You&rsquo;ll encounter a plethora of problems and issues. You need to have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">great<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> problem-solving skills and know how to find creative solutions to fix a variety of<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are the pros of being a freelance web developer? <\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flexibility<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freelancers have a lot of flexibility in the jobs or projects they choose to take on and who they want to work with. They can also decide their workload and how many clients they want to help. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want a career with more flexibility <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to have a better<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> work-life balance or earn more money, freelancing will give you the most flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freedom and variety<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As mentioned, freelancers choose who they work with and when. So, you&rsquo;re free to say no to projects that don&rsquo;t interest you. You&rsquo;ll also have the opportunity to work on various projects instead of always working on the same things as you would if you were a full-time worker under contract for a single employer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get paid more<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your income will depend on your skills and the services you offer. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But, as a freelancer, you can earn much more <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">money<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> than<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a full-time worker <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">would<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> That&rsquo;s because you can have multiple clients and work on different projects. T<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">o<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> boost your earnings, gain experience and skills to charge more. Then, you&rsquo;ll <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> need to choose the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">right<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> projects. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take your independence <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">back<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By choosing to be a freelancer,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you can gain independence by becoming your <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">own<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> boss.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You&rsquo;ll still have certain obligations, but you&rsquo;ll be making all the decisions and have all the control. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your success will depend on you and no one else. It&rsquo;s hard to make an impact when you work in a large company. As a freelancer, you&rsquo;re responsible for your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are the cons of being a freelance web developer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even though there are many pros to being a freelance web developer, there are also a few cons to consider. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Work insecurity<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As mentioned above, you&rsquo;ll be your boss. That&rsquo;s great, but there are some responsibilities you are in charge of. The main one is finding work and clients. It&rsquo;s <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">especially<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> complicated at the beginning when you start. Put yourself out there and reach out to as many people as possible with a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">strong<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> pitch to convince them they need your help. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No benefits and costs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a freelancer, you are independent <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">so<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you won&rsquo;t get benefits. No health insurance, retirement, or paid time off are considerable cons. However, you&rsquo;ll also have the chance to work from wherever you <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">want<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> whenever you want.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need to manage your taxes and business expenses. Managing taxes takes time and is stressful if you&rsquo;re not good with paperwork. But it shouldn&rsquo;t be a problem as you will get the hang of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Client management and acquisition<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freelancers manage their clients and expectations on their own <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> can be stressful. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Especially,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> if you&rsquo;re new to it. But you&rsquo;ll learn to manage it and improve in the long run. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You also need to continuously find new clients to guarantee you&rsquo;ll be able to earn an income. Prospection is critical to your freelance success. Reach out to people using different ways and keep testing strategies. Even when you have projects to work on, you should prospect to ensure you can find work in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> start as a freelance web developer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&rsquo;s overwhelming to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">get started<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> when you don&rsquo;t <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">know<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> when there&rsquo;s so much to do <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you feel that you&rsquo;re not going about it <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the right way<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> But don&rsquo;t worry, we&rsquo;re here to help. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Develop your skills and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">portfolio<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your skills and portfolio are at the core of your success. The more skills and talent you have, the more likely you will find clients to get orders. You&rsquo;ll also be able to charge higher prices if you have more skills because these skills are often in high demand. Develop your skills and build a portfolio highlighting them to convince clients you are worth the investment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conduct market research and build your business plan<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You need to know the market like an expert to be able to offer coherent offers. Conduct thorough research and find what skills are in demand. Try to find where you figure in the market. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> place yourself to get many order<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Decide how you will work with clients. Will you work with them directly, use a freelance marketplace, or another method? We suggest using a freelance marketplace platform. Especially at the start as you learn the ins and outs of the business. We&rsquo;ll detail why you should use a freelance platform and why we think you should choose ComeUp later in the article. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Build your services and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you have enough market knowledge, you&rsquo;re ready to create your first service. Write a clear description of what you&rsquo;re offering. Take plenty of time to do this correctly. Explain what problems you will solve, how, and what your service entails. Deliverables, revisions, and other details need to be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">clear<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Imagine <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">what questions potential customers may have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and answer them before they have time to ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Decide on a price you want to charge for services. They should not be too low so they don&rsquo;t appear low-cost. But they should not be too expensive either if you don&rsquo;t have the necessary skills. Consider your talent and how valuable your skills are. More importantly, don&rsquo;t lower your rates to find clients. It seems like a good strategy, but it&rsquo;s not a dependable plan in the long term, as you&rsquo;re degrading your worth and the worth of your peers. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increase your online <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">presence<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After you create your first service and choose a price, you can start marketing yourself. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take time and do it well because you need to show you&rsquo;re a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">real<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">person<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dependable <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">one<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">too<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Build a strong brand and use attractive branding visuals. You&rsquo;ll show you have a sense of taste <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> it&rsquo;s a great way to make a positive first impression. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prospect and find your first sales<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most freelancers can recall their first freelance project. It&rsquo;s the hardest one to get. Be proactive and try different strategies to find your first client. Use all the tools at your disposal to discover new clients. Use word-of-mouth and talk to people around you. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are also social media platforms, like LinkedIn, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> contact<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> hiring<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> people.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Reaching out to companies can also yield positive results. The most essential part is to have an attractive and convincing pitch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&rsquo;t just contact someone and tell them you want to work with them. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Explain<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> how you can help them with their problem and get better results. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grow your business<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you have your first sale, move on to the next one. Keep prospecting and contact potential clients. If you enjoyed working with your previous client and performed well, ask them to refer you to other employers. Word of mouth is one of the most <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">powerful<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> forms of marketing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">P<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">eople trust the words of close <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ones<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> more<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you develop your freelance career, continue searching for opportunities and clients. You&rsquo;ll know you have achieved success when clients reach out to you because they need your help. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why is ComeUp the perfect place to start as a freelance <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">web developer<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Earlier in this article, we mentioned freelance marketplaces and ComeUp. They are the perfect place for freelancers to start and grow their careers. With millions of visitors, customers go directly to these platforms to find freelancers to help them with their projects. Learn how to leverage these freelance platforms <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you will achieve lots of success. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why use a freelance platform?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are many reasons why a freelance platform can help you develop your freelance career. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reach more potential <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">clients<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With millions of visitors, freelance platforms have a lot of traffic and users. They have invested a lot in SEO and have a strong domain authority you can leverage to reach more people. Highlight your services and get more orders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most freelance marketplaces have an algorithm to highlight top sellers. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you learn how to leverage the algorithm<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you&rsquo;ll get lots of orders<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Unlock your first sales by finding clients and bringing them to the platform. Once you complete a few orders, your services will rank higher and have more visibility and orders organically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A safe and secure payment system<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is one of the principal advantages of freelance platforms. Finding clients online is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">great<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but you always risk having payment issues and disagreements about <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the work you deliver<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. A freelance platform works as a safe third party to protect you and the buyer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Payments are safe and secure. Every time <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a client orders<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a service, they pay for it in advance. The money <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is placed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> into an escrow account <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the seller <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is paid<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as soon as the order is delivered and approved by the client. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> guarantees you get paid as long as you do the work in your service.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gain trust and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">credibility<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Having your services available on a freelance marketplace gives clients more trust as they know you have been verified by the platform and adhere to its rules. People will also be able to see you worked with others in the past as the number of orders you&rsquo;ve received <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is displayed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on each service. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People will also be able to see reviews your previous clients <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">left<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Do a great job and delight each <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">client<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as these reviews impact your sales. ComeUp conducted a survey and found that more than 28% of clients believe reviews are the most <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> argument in choosing a freelancer. So, it&rsquo;s crucial to gather lots of positive reviews. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grow your sales <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">significantly<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The formula for success is super simple. To get more orders on ComeUp, you need to leverage the algorithm. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prospect and find clients to bring to your service <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the platform.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Then, complete your service and deliver <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">great<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> results. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you complete a few orders, you&rsquo;ll have a bump in the algorithm. Your service will rank higher <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> more people will see it. You&rsquo;ll also have a few reviews. These reviews will help convince people you&rsquo;re the right freelancer to complete their project. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow this formula to achieve success as a freelance web developer on ComeUp. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why ComeUp?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now that you know freelance platforms are the best option to start as a freelance web developer, you might be wondering why ComeUp is the best option when <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">there are so many platforms<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A $1-only commission option<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On ComeUp, you can leverage a $1-only commission option to maximize your earnings. Traditional platforms often charge between 10 and 25% commissions to freelancers. But by subscribing to a ComeUp Plus <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">plan<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you can pay only $1 commission per order. It&rsquo;s the best way to grow your earnings<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Especially<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with large orders that cost hundreds of dollars. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A responsive customer service<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ComeUp&rsquo;s customer service is always available to help. You can easily reach a human representative at all times <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> they will answer within an hour or two on average (during working hours). ComeUp is rated 4.1 stars on Trustpilot (as of October 10th, 2024), and that&rsquo;s in large part due to its helpful customer service team. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> start as a freelance web developer on ComeUp? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now that you know how to start as a freelance web developer, you can take a deep breath and start working on growing your freelancing career. Take it one step at a time, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> don&rsquo;t take any shortcuts. The more you apply <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">yourself<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and invest time into it, the better results you will get. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leverage the algorithm and reach out to potential clients to get orders. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you complete a few orders, your services will be highlighted by the algorithm <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you can get orders directly without having to do any prospection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have many resources available to ensure your success, including <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g40rlx5KPuU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">tutorial videos<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with many suggestions and tips to help you complete your seller profile, build your first service, and get many orders. Our Discord channel is also a great resource to talk with sellers and get their <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">feedback about<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your services and profile. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get your first sales and grow your freelance web developer career.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You have all the weapons to start your freelance web developer career. 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