How to start freelance programming?

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    Hi everyone, good day!!!

    Hi I am 21, on my senior year at college. Can you help me how to start a freelance programming job? I am ready to accept jobs in PHP/AJAX Mysql, Javascript, CSS and ActionScript. I tried to post at the bidding site like getAFreelancer.com but the competetion is really heavy specially if you don't have a feedback yet...

    Please help!!! Thank You So Much!!!
     
    filprogrammer, Mar 11, 2007 IP
  2. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    Well getafreelancer is a great place (the greates in my opinion) to start but you must have a portofolio to show to convince people to give you the project

    Olso for the first projects try to make smal projects at very low price to get good feedbacks and great reviews afther that you can set a higher standard

    Regards and wish you luck i'm a freelancer too
     
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  3. 8everything

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    Start off by building a site with your portfolio, this is essential for getting gigs/jobs because potential clients want to see your work! If you don't have a full portfolio, I would offer free or discounted services just to help build up your showcase.

    Also, you can check out craigslist.org for some gigs.
     
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  4. contactsonia

    contactsonia Active Member

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    You may try - http://www.webmasterprojects.com

    Webmaster Projects allows buyers to outsource projects to qualified professional freelance web designers, programmers, content writers, SEO executives from all over the world. At our Freelance Marketplace buyers can post the projects for free and get quotes from 100s of freelancers.
     
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    For me you need to prepared your portfolio first...
    we need to make people trust with our services...
    and don't be surprise if i said that u can offer your services at DP fORUM!!!
    Lets try to check it out!!! ;) maybe they are someone who are looking you..
     
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    Start with local business's in your area...try a local classified ad...personal contact...ect. Get a couple of local clients under your belt for referrals and word of mouth will spread from there. That's how I got started.

    Rico
     
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    You may also look into project4hire.com for work to build up a portfolio as well. I believe there is a rating there as well. I think sitepoint.com is another place. But you have to pay fee to advertise yourself. I believe payments can be made via paypal.
     
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