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Sell Your Solution, Not Yourself
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Those of us new to selling a service (like web development) want to start by talking about ourselves. Hereʼs why that isnʼt effective and how you can sell more easily by by focusing elsewhere.
Read more…How to Use Javascript's Array map Method
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Javascriptʼs array map method transforms the contents of your array into something new. Read on to understand what that means and when youʼd want to use it.
Read more…Times I've Failed in My Web Development Career
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Even when you have some success, itʼs not all gravy. Here are some times Iʼve failed in my web development career.
Read more…Why don't companies hire junior developers?
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What can early electric cars teach you about your web development career? Read on to find out.
Read more…How I Get Web Development Job Offers Without Interviewing
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Interviewing sucks and no one wants to do it. I say, why bother? Hereʼs my method for getting job offers without ever interviewing.
Read more…Scoping Web Development Portfolio Projects
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Scoping is the process of determining which features will be included in your finished project. Inexperience can get you into real trouble because youʼll gravitate toward the kitchen sink approach (that is, including everything but the kitchen sink). Hereʼs how to avoid this pitfall.
Read more…Getting Started in Freelance Web Development without Experience
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Many people I talk to believe freelancing is the domain of the super experts. Iʼm living proof thatʼs not the case. Hereʼs how you can get started as a freelance without being a veteran developer.
Read more…How do freelance web developers cope with losing their benefits?
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Health benefits are expensive here in the US. As a freelancer, youʼre goig to be buying your own benefits. So, how do you do it? It all comes down to one thing.
Read more…As a freelance web developer, what are you actually selling?
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Itʼs Javascript, Python, CSS, and React, right? RIGHT?!? Listen, I hate to break it to you, but… itʼs none of those things.
Read more…How do I find my web developer niche?
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A niche is important for marketing yourself as a web developer. Now the question is, how do you choose one? Here are a few options to get you started.
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