I need an advice

Blornonmeri · 05-04-09

Hello!
I'm new here. I've been browsing tons of forums for an idea of what to do. I was laid off from my job about 3 month ago. I've been looking for a job since then, but did not even get a single interview. I worked as a web designer for a publishing company for the last 5 years. Looks like www.abforum.org is an active forum with active members and may be someone has some experience working as a freelance web designer. May be "http://www.abforum.org/f9/local-convenience-store-refuses-accept-100-50-dollar-bills-legal-1269/#post9378" category is not the most appropriate for this question, but I want to try anyways to get some opinions before I go ahead with my life. I'm wondering if it is possible in the current economy to find work for a freelance web designer and make enough to pay for rent and groceries. I was able to find a small project on craigslist and I developed a website for a company. It was a small project and took me only a week to complete. I got paid $800 for 1 week of work which is not bad. Please people give me some ideas. I have 2 kids and my wife is out of work as well. Thank you in advance.

David.Pagotto · 08-04-09

Hello Blornonmeri,

If you are a good freelance web designer you should have no problems finding work. As a freelance web designer you should be doing the following:

1. Have your own website setup with rates and websites you have previously built.

2. Advertise your services and bid for projects through websites like craigslist, getafreelancer and so on.

3. PPC for you own website.

4. Be an active user on web design forums.

I hope this helps.

gutsy · 13-04-09

I second everything David has said and would just like to add that classifieds sites like Gumtree are excellent for bringing in this type of freelance business. Good luck!

CashMan · 01-05-09

Hey man - just go to Freelancer.com.

Post your skills and you will find heaps of jobs there.

Good luck!