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2019 Rad Web Developer Gift Guide
I still use most of these gift ideas today. Any of them would be great for the web developer in your life (or for yourself if thatʼs you).
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The Magic Freelance Rate Formula
This magic formula will help you set a reasonable rate for your freelancing service with some very simple division. You wonʼt even need a calculator!
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Why Freelance Developers Shouldn't Do Their Own Taxes
You may be tempted to do your own taxes. It will save you a few bucks… right? Actually, hereʼs another way to think about it.
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Smart Investments in Your Freelance Web Development Career
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.
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Things You May Not Know About Freelance Web Development Pricing
As youʼre pricing your services, keep in mind these gotchas. Make sure youʼre charging enough to account for all of them!
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Start Asking for What You Want
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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How I Get Web Development Job Offers Without Interviewing
Interviewing sucks and no one wants to do it. I say, why bother? Hereʼs my method for getting job offers without ever interviewing.
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Getting Started in Freelance Web Development without Experience
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.
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How do freelance web developers cope with losing their benefits?
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.
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As a freelance web developer, what are you actually selling?
Itʼs Javascript, Python, CSS, and React, right? RIGHT?!? Listen, I hate to break it to you, but… itʼs none of those things.
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