On finding clients as an independent consultant
An experienced freelance consultant shares strategies for finding clients in a challenging market, focusing on technical consulting and test automation.
An experienced freelance consultant shares strategies for finding clients in a challenging market, focusing on technical consulting and test automation.
A freelance React developer argues for charging by the hour instead of by project value to handle scope creep and changing requirements.
A podcast episode discussing the value of a developer's time and the balance between offering free services and charging for work.
A web developer reflects on five successful years of freelancing and running his own agency, highlighting achievements like courses, a book, and a CSS methodology.
A developer shares a cautionary tale about identity theft on freelancer platforms, based on a Darknet Diaries podcast episode.
A developer reflects on failed side projects from 1998-2021, including OS development, programming languages, and SaaS tools, exploring the challenges of tech entrepreneurship.
A developer reflects on three years of successful freelancing after leaving traditional tech companies, sharing career insights and advice.
A freelance React developer shares their essential checklist for onboarding new projects, covering key questions and communication channels.
A developer shares his guidelines for freelance software developers, covering communication, email etiquette, and project management for effective collaboration.
A data visualization designer reflects on their 2020 freelance work, challenge contributions, and personal projects using R, ggplot2, and plotly.
A software engineer reflects on his first year running a solo software company, covering finances, outsourcing lessons, and project breakdowns.
A developer shares a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of outsourcing an MVP, using a personal project as an example of what can go wrong.
A freelance web developer shares their 2017 goals, focusing on community involvement, learning new tech, and improving work-life balance.
Essential security practices for freelance developers, covering device locking, password management, and multi-factor authentication.
A review of various time-tracking tools for freelancers and developers, based on Twitter recommendations.