Get Started With Freelancing: A Beginner’s Guide For Software Developers

Freelancing is one of the best ways to earn a little extra money on the side and it can even replace your 9–5 job and give you the freedom you always wanted.

I decided to write this blog since so many people showed interest on this topic on twitter:

This blog is basically a little more elaborate version of the tweet.

Just to give you context, I’am a Computer Science graduate, working as a software developer from past 6 years. Even though I had lot of experience with different programming languages like Python, Golang, Java, HTML / CSS / jQuery, JavaScript etc, I always struggled to get started with freelancing, well until last year. I didn’t know how to convince clients that I can do the job.

I had been applying to jobs on platforms like Freelancer, Upwork etc for years with 0 conversion. I was discouraged and doubted if I can ever make money on the internet by freelancing. The thing is there are too many developers on these platforms and the chances of your application getting lost…