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Ask HN: What should I freelance in?

Post by thomaaas » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 3:06 PM UTC

Hi HN,

I just left my day job, and I'm now considering to be a freelancer. And my first question is: what should I freelance in?

- I know how to build and design websites (HTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, Javascript/jQuery) - I know a lot about how to improve a website/app (UI/UX, conversion optimisation, funnels, AB testing, SEO, etc.) - I know how to build HTML5 games, and make them run as native apps on iOS/Android

So, what should I focus on? Which one of these skills is in higher demand, and can get me more clients at a higher pay?

Thanks!

Re: Ask HN: What should I freelance in?

Post by rmcastil » Fri, Feb 07, 2014, 8:59 AM UTC

Have you ever had a client? If not then you should go with any of the above. Just prove to yourself you can get paid.

Regarding how to get a higher pay you've got to put yourself in the mind of a potential client. What do they value? Just clear communication? How much money will it cost them to use you and will your work for them return its value (ie - they paid you 10K but the investment made them 100K).

Feel free to ping me if you've got more questions.

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