I recently contacted a nearby school to inquire if they had a website, and they informed me that they did not. I offered to build one for them and explained the benefits of having a website. They accepted my offer and agreed to let me create a website for them. I got the confidence from your videos sir, thank u!
By the way, here's something that worked for me at the beginning of my freelancing: Make a few templates of generic websites (about 90% og websites look the same anyway). When you suggest a website to your neighbour/local school/local business/something else, you already have something out of the box you can use. In about half the cases - you don't even need to work on the website, its just a bit of content and some color changes. This can save a ton of time for new developers.
Thank you for the advice and tips. I just graduated last Oct. 2023 and until now I can't secure a full time job. I have a frontend development skills and created some personal projects that I build for my resume but unfortunately, its not enough. Now I will try to start doing freelancing and also search for a client to earn some cash while waiting for a job even though I'm an introvert kind of person.
I did sales for a radio station when I was 17-22 years old and it was stressful, because I was selling airspots (radio station commercials). And I have a bit of anxiety having to do this again 😅 but I need the money right now.
I think if you learn how to generate leads for companies and can help them get clients you can then start charging more from that point on which is why I’m getting into marketing and understanding lead generation on top of creating their websites.
I really like the idea. I used to be in sales and do cold calling, cold knocking. Do you happen to have an example of one you’ve sold for $250? Trying to put it in perspective as to how much you’re giving for that $250.
3:00 bro got realllll close there anyways I love ur videos I'm a new watcher and your voice is so soothing and everything you are saying is amazing and on point, I love all ur videos no BS and always to the point i am currently working on a project to satisfy a local restaurant thats #1 in the whole city to upgrade their website massively with so many functions like reserving booking events and maybe even personal accounts. The backend is so crazy the front end needs to be crazier lmao. May I contact you when I need help or advice or just your opinion on how the website looks maybe u can insight on something better. Keep up the great work you are amazing
🤣 wanted to make sure you was listening. Hop in the discord I'll help how I can if not we have a team of people way smarter than I!! Also thank you for your kind words
@@thetechdad87 even cold emails, so this strategy is very hard for freelancer. Do you have an idea for Europeans apart from SEO, social media, fiverr etc.?
I need help. Do you have alternatives to the nextdoor app. Its not available in my country South Africa. I build fullstack websites and do graphic design work but I have no where to advertise. Would instagram work? Any advice for me?
Hey good sir, I have a question not related to your content, but how are you generating your on-screen transcripts and doing the word-for-word follow along?
My target clients don't need that at the moment but wix go daddy square space offers a lot of options if they need more functionality. This is just a starting point
@@thetechdad87 now you’re mixing core programming languages with content management systems (CMS) and hosting providers. That’s not a good idea… it’ll cause ripple effects down the line. If you’re suggesting build static sites with no functionality on the backend then make sure the client is fully aware of it.
@@sonoftroy8572 right but for the sake of my clients as of now these are the solutions most small businesses want it's not a one size fits all and every situation requires a different solution
@@thetechdad87 I understand where you’re coming from. Just note, if a bad actor use scripts or logic to pass a harmful program through your clients URL, or non authenticated form… it’ll cause havoc for you and the clients. It’s more than a website it’s an extension of their company and we as programmers are responsible for making sure their data and their customers data stays protected at minimum.
@@thetechdad87 so you're saying that you're more of a freelancer alone than a fake company. Well I just wanted to know if presenting myself as a fake company of 5 people and behind all that would be one person
@@X3NOGLADIAT0R850 my bank account says they don't the reviews they leave say they dont I actually don't think it has ever been a question. And I don't say this being arrogant just to drive home the point that you are over complicating it. Make sure you look like you know whether your doing and be somewhat professionals
When you're young you have the opportunity to work hard now and have an easy life later. Try things, fail, and try new things till something starts to work. Praying for you 🙏
Please how much do you charge for an average website, sir? And do they ever call wanting more features like a robust backend or something? Besides, saying you built these websites with just html, css and js means that there's no backend, right? By the way, thank you for the video, sir
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Whosoever believeth in Jesus Christ should not perish, but have everlasting life.
I recently contacted a nearby school to inquire if they had a website, and they informed me that they did not. I offered to build one for them and explained the benefits of having a website. They accepted my offer and agreed to let me create a website for them.
I got the confidence from your videos sir, thank u!
This is awesome to hear!!! Congratulations!!!
That rocks man nice job
me too, my elementary school has no website and I'm planning to make one
@@HudieMviewsyearsago that is a great idea
By the way, here's something that worked for me at the beginning of my freelancing:
Make a few templates of generic websites (about 90% og websites look the same anyway). When you suggest a website to your neighbour/local school/local business/something else, you already have something out of the box you can use.
In about half the cases - you don't even need to work on the website, its just a bit of content and some color changes.
This can save a ton of time for new developers.
A lot of Marketing agencies do this, especially WP houses.
This is about where I'm at now working on a few different styles
From a dad to a dad, hope you a lot of success brother. Take care
Thank you!
Great video man!! This what i needed to hear, I will be waiting for the part 2! Keep it up
Thanks!
Thank you for the advice and tips. I just graduated last Oct. 2023 and until now I can't secure a full time job. I have a frontend development skills and created some personal projects that I build for my resume but unfortunately, its not enough. Now I will try to start doing freelancing and also search for a client to earn some cash while waiting for a job even though I'm an introvert kind of person.
Thank you Dad!!
All this advice is gold man, ty
Highly insightful.. You just earned yourself a new subscriber
Awesome, thank you!
Love the pitch!
I did sales for a radio station when I was 17-22 years old and it was stressful, because I was selling airspots (radio station commercials). And I have a bit of anxiety having to do this again 😅 but I need the money right now.
Find ways to just message people if calling isn't your thing. But it gets easier.
I think if you learn how to generate leads for companies and can help them get clients you can then start charging more from that point on which is why I’m getting into marketing and understanding lead generation on top of creating their websites.
This is definitely a starting point to something I'll just flow with where it goes
I really like the idea. I used to be in sales and do cold calling, cold knocking. Do you happen to have an example of one you’ve sold for $250? Trying to put it in perspective as to how much you’re giving for that $250.
Video on build process will be released 6/25 10am EST there is an example
3:00 bro got realllll close there
anyways I love ur videos I'm a new watcher and your voice is so soothing and everything you are saying is amazing and on point, I love all ur videos no BS and always to the point
i am currently working on a project to satisfy a local restaurant thats #1 in the whole city to upgrade their website massively with so many functions like reserving booking events and maybe even personal accounts. The backend is so crazy the front end needs to be crazier lmao. May I contact you when I need help or advice or just your opinion on how the website looks maybe u can insight on something better. Keep up the great work you are amazing
🤣 wanted to make sure you was listening. Hop in the discord I'll help how I can if not we have a team of people way smarter than I!! Also thank you for your kind words
How much money have you made so far doing that ?
I think roughly 2 k at the moment
@@thetechdad87 Good job!
Cold calls are illegal in Europe
Wow I did not know this thanks for letting me know
@@thetechdad87 even cold emails, so this strategy is very hard for freelancer. Do you have an idea for Europeans apart from SEO, social media, fiverr etc.?
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊@@thetechdad87
I need help. Do you have alternatives to the nextdoor app. Its not available in my country South Africa. I build fullstack websites and do graphic design work but I have no where to advertise. Would instagram work? Any advice for me?
Any way you can talk to small business owners any social media or in person
The programmer version of Bert Kibbler, I like it! 😅
I'm joking, good video and excellent advise.
🤣 thanks
How you handle design part of process?
Research, AI, and templates
Personal connection is
Thanks dad
🤣 your welcome son
How much do you typically charge?
250 is where I start
Hey good sir, I have a question not related to your content, but how are you generating your on-screen transcripts and doing the word-for-word follow along?
This is a new feature on filmora this was my first time using it
@@thetechdad87 cool - Thanks for the info
Can you show us how to deploy on netlify
Yes stay tuned
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What do you do if they expect your offer but they need backend functionality, when html, css, and JavaScript wouldn’t support that?
My target clients don't need that at the moment but wix go daddy square space offers a lot of options if they need more functionality. This is just a starting point
@@thetechdad87 now you’re mixing core programming languages with content management systems (CMS) and hosting providers. That’s not a good idea… it’ll cause ripple effects down the line. If you’re suggesting build static sites with no functionality on the backend then make sure the client is fully aware of it.
@@sonoftroy8572 right but for the sake of my clients as of now these are the solutions most small businesses want it's not a one size fits all and every situation requires a different solution
@@thetechdad87 I understand where you’re coming from. Just note, if a bad actor use scripts or logic to pass a harmful program through your clients URL, or non authenticated form… it’ll cause havoc for you and the clients. It’s more than a website it’s an extension of their company and we as programmers are responsible for making sure their data and their customers data stays protected at minimum.
@@sonoftroy8572 I agree I appreciate this feed back I am learning more and more as I go so everything helps
Hi TechDad, when you cold call companies do you present yourself as an independent person or lie about being a group of company? I want to know⚡
I stay honest in all areas of my life. With that being said I have an LLC and I represent MY company
@@thetechdad87 so you're saying that you're more of a freelancer alone than a fake company. Well I just wanted to know if presenting myself as a fake company of 5 people and behind all that would be one person
@@X3NOGLADIAT0R850 your over complicating it. Be honest and show what you can do. They just want results
@@thetechdad87 are you sure the clients dont care about if im a company or a single person?
@@X3NOGLADIAT0R850 my bank account says they don't the reviews they leave say they dont I actually don't think it has ever been a question. And I don't say this being arrogant just to drive home the point that you are over complicating it. Make sure you look like you know whether your doing and be somewhat professionals
Are you able to support your family by just doing this?
I am not at the moment.
@@thetechdad87 then, how do you even survive while learning programming??
did you buy some e-courses for learning code or joined the bootcamp?
Spent too much time watching courses and doing boot camps, so my advice is: install vscode and start building stuff and googling.
Free code camp taught me this stuff. I did just finish a Bootcamp but this started before that
@@thetechdad87 what does the bootcamp teaches on your case?
@@Platinumsnake2024 it was full-stack Java SQL and Vue
Im a 16yo currently facing the nadir of my life. I really wanna make money :
When you're young you have the opportunity to work hard now and have an easy life later. Try things, fail, and try new things till something starts to work. Praying for you 🙏
@@thetechdad87 Thank you so much! This means a lot to me 🥺
Is the SEO compulsory?
It's an up sale. But I will add some keywords in the site
Please how much do you charge for an average website, sir? And do they ever call wanting more features like a robust backend or something?
Besides, saying you built these websites with just html, css and js means that there's no backend, right?
By the way, thank you for the video, sir
No back end and if they need that go to a website builder site check out the other video for a high level understanding
I'm in Africa, and if you ask someone, can I make a website for you? They start laughing at you, lol
Keep trying once you get a yes the confidence will start building
Which part of Africa?
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Whosoever believeth in Jesus Christ should not perish, but have everlasting life.