Web development is a very exciting field and many are trying to be a part time or full time web developer. Even many tried it as a freelance web developer. Web site designing is the field which needs a good blend of creativity and technical skills. It becomes little difficult for freelance web developers to start and establish themselves.
It is the best to start with making of own websites for the freelancers when they do not have any rapport in the industry. Then they can start with developing sites for others. Many starts developing sites first on volunteer basis and then after getting known they get good offers with good money. At this level the web developer should always keep few things in the mind. First is that if one is working for free even though they should do the best work. It is a wrong practice of not giving good work because of not getting paid.
The good work is the key of success which brings many more clients. Earning money is always essential for every professional. By doing good work even in the volunteer work a developer is investing the time and effort for the opportunity of future work. Volunteer work helps the starters to put their name in the line of professionals.
The second factor on which the freelance web developer should focus on is technical knowledge. It is not necessary to have all the knowledge but one should start with the proper technical skills and learn more with more work. Freelance web developers should also update themselves on the new age technology and market demand.
A web developer should never try to become "Jack of all and master of none". One should select the area of expertise and can exhale more in that. A web developer should decide first which kind of sites he wants to develop and then focus more on that work only. Also choose the type of companies as that will give ease to start the work. Later on one can work on other types after getting expertise and name in the selected area.
After that come the charges. Always charges are as per the project type. If you are ready with all the things then start publicity of yourself wherever it is possible. Tell your friends and family also about your work as you will get lots of work with references. Most of the freelancers work from home so always stick to your schedules and deliver your work on the given time frame.