Self-Made Web Designer

How I Doubled My Income After a Divorce

Episode Summary

In this episode, I talk about my journey. It all started with a really tough divorce. But, it ended with a new career and big upswing in salary. Listen to the ways I navigated all the internet could offer me as a new freelance web designer, and click on the links in show notes to gain more insight for your own journey.

Episode Notes

YOU’LL LEARN

• The story of Self-Made Web Designer
• How to get started as a freelance web designer
• What to do when you get frustrated with freelancing
• Tools that can be a lifesaver when you’re just starting out
• How to have success with online platforms like Upwork
• Ways to niche down your freelance services
• A healthy dose of encouragement

RESOURCES

Self-Made Web Designer the website
Where I teach people how to become successful web designers. 

Theme Forest
ThemeForest is part of Envato Market. At ThemeForest you can buy and sell HTML templates as well as themes for popular CMS products like WordPress, Joomla and Drupal. Items are priced on the complexity, quality and use of the file; the total price also includes a Buyer Fee.

Upwork
Upwork expertly connects professionals and agencies to businesses seeking specialized talent.

OptimizePress
Create landing pages, sales pages, and funnels with their complete marketing suite for WordPress

52 Places to Find Work as a Freelance Web Designer
Check out my blog for the seemingly endless opportunities for freelance web designers.

Indeed
Indeed helps people get jobs.

ShowIt
My full time job!

You can find the free Starter Kit Course at selfmadewebdesigner.com

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