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How do I compete with Wix, SquareSpace, and WordPress as a freelancer?
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None of us wants to go the way of Blockbuster video, and web site builders might look like our Netflix. Hereʼs what you can do to fight back.
Read more…Smart Investments in Your Freelance Web Development Career
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Success as a web developer isnʼt measured by how little you spend on your business. Sometimes, by spending a little, you can earn more or even just make your life a little easier. Here are some sound investments that are worth it.
Read more…Things You May Not Know About Freelance Web Development Pricing
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As youʼre pricing your services, keep in mind these gotchas. Make sure youʼre charging enough to account for all of them!
Read more…Marie Kondo Your Javascript Code with Functions
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Just like your physical spaces, tidy Javascript code is easier to maintain. Use these tips to tidy up so you donʼt have to spend hours untangling a mess during crunch time.
Read more…Understanding Javascript Callback Functions
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A callback function is like going home from the doctorʼs office with a prescription and instructions on when to take your medication. Read the rest and youʼll see what I mean.
Read more…Declaring Javascript Functions
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Hereʼs how to declare function in Javascript, in plain language with a healthy dose of sports analogies (from a guy who knows very little about sports; this should be entertaining 😉)
Read more…Your App's Playbook: Why Use Functions in Javascript
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Functions in programming are like plays in sports: theyʼre sets of instructions that can be repeated whenever theyʼre needed. Hereʼs why theyʼre useful and important.
Read more…Pushing Through: Stoicism for Aspiring Web Developers
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Becoming a developer is tough. Youʼre going to reach a point where you feel like quitting. Stoicism can help pull you back from the edge of that cliff and get you moving again.
Read more…How to Find Beginner-Friendly Hackathons
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One common misconception people have about freelance web development is that you need to be an elite coder to try it. A lot of new coders hold this same misconception about hackathons. They can be for newbies too. Hereʼs how to find one for you.
Read more…Start Asking for What You Want
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Asking for what you want sometimes leads to a surprising outcome: you just might get it. Hereʼs how to overcome your objections and start asking for exactly what you want.
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