In this video I’m sharing the story of how I first got into web design and coding (neopets & myspace), how I ended up as a software engineer, and how I ended up making the switch to freelance web design. In addition to sharing my design origin story, I also want to make this video helpful for those of you interested in pursuing freelance web design, so I’m including practical tips as well as a general roadmap on steps to take if you’re trying to become a freelance web designer.
If you’re on a similar journey I’d love to hear your story in the comments below!
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WHERE TO FIND ME
https://www.instagram.com/jenwebbcreates
@jenwebbcreates
art website: https://jenwebbcreates.com/
web design portfolio: https://www.jenwebbdesigns.com/
spoonflower shop (where I sell my patterns):
https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/jenwebbcreates
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FILMING GEAR
https://www.jenwebbdesigns.com/filming-gear
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squarespace design course mentioned in the video (not affiliated): https://ilovecreatives.com/squarespace-design-course
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♫ music: https://artlist.io/referral/5698777/Jennifer
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Chapters
00:00 intro
00:33 how I first got into web design & coding
02:08 why I decided to pursue software engineering instead of web design
03:32 how I got started with design
05:21 first web design client
06:15 learning to communicate with clients
07:02 how to get more clients
08:52 transitioning from corporate to freelance
10:03 final steps to becoming a freelance web designer
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All opinions are my own. Some links listed are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission if anyone decides to purchase through them. Thank you so much for your support!
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