rannyw:
Following

Grandlord:
So I'm looking to learn programming so as to be able to offer freelance services online on sites like Upwork and Fiverr.

I'd like to get valuable information from anyone who's currently doing this. So your answer to these few questions would definitely be of great help.

a) Is it profitable?
b) How is the market like?
c) What fields? of programming are mostly sought after?
-Web dev.
-App dev.
-Games.
-Data analysis.
-Machine learning etc.

Thanks.

cc: book srite001
icod e2
Debra maye
Javan ian
Maste rgramnet

Debramaye:
Well I'm not really into the freelance thing (selling services on upwork etc) , programming is more like a hobby I enjoy because it feels good building my own custom music player or converting my websites into mobile friendly apps(which is easy by the way), fixing bugs with already existing apps (like removing annoying ad codes that freeze my phone),............. I have a job which does not relate to programming or app building in anyway, just a normal 9-5 job to keep myself together and handle some of my personal bills...

on the average programming can fetch you some cool cash if you work for a company or stuff, but I don't know about the freelance world as client requests might be something unrealistic or difficult or they might trick you into sending the complete work and run away leaving you empty handed (happens alot)

But my advice, don't do it just for the money that will be a huge mistake.. Programming is hard it requires creativity and alot brain work, more like putting pieces of a puzzle together.. If you don't play puzzle games like sudoku, tic tac toe etc your likelihood of solving problems in coding is minimal and will leave your program or app with so many bugs (ask Seun why he hasn't made upgrades to this forum for years )


Anyways programming is driven by passion and alooot of frustrating trails and errors, if you can't deal with the above mentioned move to Photoshop or video editing, or maybe web development lol (there are alot of of web developers nowadays)


Besides there are some shortcuts ie hacking which I cannot discuss here

Goodluck

Debramaye:
Well I'm not really into the freelance thing (selling services on upwork etc) , programming is more like a hobby I enjoy because it feels good building my own custom music player or converting my websites into mobile friendly apps(which is easy by the way), fixing bugs with already existing apps (like removing annoying ad codes that freeze my phone),............. I have a job which does not relate to programming or app building in anyway, just a normal 9-5 job to keep myself together and handle some of my personal bills...

on the average programming can fetch you some cool cash if you work for a company or stuff, but I don't know about the freelance world as client requests might be something unrealistic or difficult or they might trick you into sending the complete work and run away leaving you empty handed (happens alot)

But my advice, don't do it just for the money that will be a huge mistake.. Programming is hard it requires creativity and alot brain work, more like putting pieces of a puzzle together.. If you don't play puzzle games like sudoku, tic tac toe etc your likelihood of solving problems in coding is minimal and will leave your program or app with so many bugs (ask Seun why he hasn't made upgrades to this forum for years )


Anyways programming is driven by passion and alooot of frustrating trails and errors, if you can't deal with the above mentioned move to Photoshop or video editing, or maybe web development lol (there are alot of of web developers nowadays)


Besides there are some shortcuts ie hacking which I cannot discuss here

Goodluck

iCode2:
Haaaa I'm not yet a programmer. I just started learning Web design a few days ago.

Grandlord:
Okay buddy.

Tell me more about web design.

iCode2:
Where can you discuss? Can I mail you?

Grandlord:
Interesting. I have a cool job too but I don't wanna stress anymore. I just wanted something I could do from home or anywhere, if you know what I mean.

I love me some challenges. I think I'd cope pretty well with the negatives you pointed out.

Hacking? sounds cool! I'd like to know more about it( ethical hacking that is).

Send me a DM let's roll yeah?

Debramaye:
yeah I have Instagram, I've never replied to mails on here

iCode2:
Your account is on private. I've sent a request. Cc Debramaye

Debramaye:
okay I've accepted

Grandlord:
So I'm looking to learn programming so as to be able to offer freelance services online on sites like Upwork and Fiverr.

I'd like to get valuable information from anyone who's currently doing this. So your answer to these few questions would definitely be of great help.

a) Is it profitable?
b) How is the market like?
c) What fields? of programming are mostly sought after?
-Web dev.
-App dev.
-Games.
-Data analysis.
-Machine learning etc.

Thanks.

cc: booksrite001
icode2
Debramaye
Javanian
Mastergramnet

Grandlord:
So I'm looking to learn programming so as to be able to offer freelance services online on sites like Upwork and Fiverr.

I'd like to get valuable information from anyone who's currently doing this. So your answer to these few questions would definitely be of great help.

a) Is it profitable?
b) How is the market like?
c) What fields? of programming are mostly sought after?
-Web dev.
-App dev.
-Games.
-Data analysis.
-Machine learning etc.

Thanks.

cc: booksrite001
icode2
Debramaye
Javanian
Mastergramnet

Grandlord:


a) Is it profitable?
Once your portfolio is great, you'll win bids.

b) How is the market like?
Very competitive. Cheap labor everywhere. It's kinds saturated but you can still make it there.

c) What fields? of programming are mostly sought after?
-Web dev. Requires good skills.
-App dev. Requires good skills.
-Games. Required expert skills
-Data analysis. Easier
-Machine learning etc. Mini god

Thanks.

cc: booksrite001
icode2
Debramaye
Javanian
Mastergramnet

booksrite001:


You need reputation to stand out on those platforms. This requires a lot of work.
Your best friend however is speed and quality. You must master these two to have good ratings. So you'll buildup your credibility from scratch. Offer lower prices first then delivery OK. You'll build your profile slowly and then you can turn it into an empire.

Before all these, you must get your gigs right. You must research, learn and sell yourself. The jobs there are dynamic and you just have to do whatever you know. There is no room to learn there. It's all about delivering.

All the best.

Debramaye:
okay I've accepted

Grandlord:
Special mention to Bytestream. I loved your last thread so much I feel you'd have a lot to contribute. Please come up the podium.

Bytestream:
thanks bro

Grandlord:
My pleasure.

So what software development gigs are mostly sought after in the freelance market?

The answer would help me identify the area I want to start with and learn the languages involved.

MasterGramnet:
I'm Welcome Back After A Long Break, One Of My Account Was Removed because One Wrong Doing. But Anyway, Things Still Gets On. Back To Your Question. Since Then, You Mean You Haven't Try One Of These Freelancing Sites To See Things For Yourself. Anyway, Many Needs Freelancing Training To See How It Works, But If You Trust That You Know What You Are Doing By Every Page It Links You To Perform During Registration. Try 'Freelancer.com'

Grandlord:
Welcome back.

I've long done my research on the subject and I'd proceeded to learn those technologies as well.

Your contribution is duly noted and appreciated, all the same.

MasterGramnet:
Cool, Aside That, You Still Need To Registar For Payment Options. 'Paypal' Which Is Widely Use Does Not Accept Nigeria.

Grandlord:
I totally understand.

First things first, you know. Getting the skills, then looking for clients.

MasterGramnet:
Then Go For The First Which Is The Skills. You Choose Between Programming, Web Design, Web Development Or Data Science. They All Are In High Demand In The Freelancing Market.

Grandlord:
Yeah bro. Like I said, I have identified my areas of interest which are web, mobile and desktop apps and also data analysis.

I might also look into embedded systems in the future, hopefully.

MasterGramnet:
Cool, Then Put All Other Things To Rest And Focus On The Skills, I Think You Should Start With Learning Web Design. It's Up To You.

Grandlord:
Design is cool. All that UI/UX stuff, but I'm a curious person and I love to know what's going on in the background. So I feel good when I manipulate the backend.