Freelancing in website development

Hey, guys. I'm a programmer who uses mostly c++. However, I have done a study of the web design programs such as PhP and Javascript. Even dabbled in SQL. Not an expert in it, but I get the concepts and will mainly just need to review it until I have the common stuff in my head. I looked over several freelancing sites. I'm a bit overwhelmed, of course, of what they ask. Though talking with a friend, he says it's not as hard as it looks. A lot of people ask for plugins, web designs, and adding ecommerces.

As a programmer, how hard is any of this stuff is and how does the freelance process usually work?

You are welcome to join us at EIG, where we have lots of work to do.

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Also, OP, as someone who has worked freelance in Web Development, and for a company as an actual programmer (C / C++ / etc), I can tell you it's mostly about who you know, or how you present yourself.

If you want to get started, you can look online for entry level positions, whatever they say that you need, lie and say that you know how to work with it. 99% of the time it can be picked up in less than a day anyway. The most important, and hardest step, is getting an interview. Once I'm able to talk to the person face to face, I can show that I know what I'm doing, and nothing else matters.

Usually programming positions will want to give you "tests", like the FizzBuzz bullshit (but less retarded) to see that you can actually program. If at the end of the interview they don't mention the test anymore, then it means you probably got the job.

Getting a job through contacts is also easier, people are more likely to trust someone who's a friend of a friend, or whatever, so mention that you're a programmer and that you provide these services to people when the opportunity arises. Even if they themselves don't need it, they may mention you to someone else, when the topic comes up.

This is if you actually want to work your way up in the field, and eventually get a "proper" position. If you just want to be a nigger for the next few decades then just follow >>10.