Become a Web Designer
If
you've got creative flair and enjoy working with computers then website
design may be the best homeworking option for you. You don't need any
particular qualifications to become a web designer but you must have
a sound knowledge of web design programmes such as Macromedia Dreamweaver
or Microsoft Front Page, and a basic knowledge of HTML is also useful.
There are additional programmes you could learn such as Adobe Photoshop
(for images) and Macromedia Flash (to add moving images and text to
pages). Don't be put off by having to aquire these skills, the programmes
are not difficult to learn.
Multimedia, Programming and I.T. Courses Online
There
are many online courses you could take to get you on the right track.
These include:
Adobe
Photoshop 7 with E-Learn (short course only
£99.00)
ICT
Courses
with ICS such as Web Technology and Web
Design (no previous experience required)
Buying Software Packages such as Dreamweaver, FrontPage,
Adobe Photoshop and Flash.
You
will have to buy the software packages to create the pages on your PC
or laptop. The following are recommended:
Adobe
Dreamweaver
Microsoft
FrontPage 2003
Adobe
Photoshop
Freelance Work For Designers, Developers, Programmers,
Researches and more.
Webmasters, Web Designers, Programmers and Software
Developers, join Get
A Freelancer and get the latest freelance jobs with a click of your
mouse. What is Get A Freelancer? Basically, it's a business marketplace
for freelancers and buyers. Once you become a member of Get A Freelancer
(GAF) you will become eligible to bid for the jobs that become available
on their website. Unlike many other freelance sites, GAF offers jobs
on a daily basis. Our Webmaster receives several emails a day with up
to ten jobs in each message. When you receive the e-mail job notification,
study it carefully, and if it fits your criteria and you feel that it's
a job you could undertake, go to the website and bid for the job with
your price. The buyer will select his/her preferred freelancer based
on profile, experience and fees. GAF is a global site and has freelancers
and buyers in the UK, USA, India, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. Payment
is made promptly by Paypal, E-Gold, Wired
Transfer, or Moneybookers. Get A Freelancer is a great way to find jobs
in your professional field and will work wonders for your CV. Join
today - free registration.
Get A Freelancer is operated by Plendo Sweden
AB, which is a Swedish limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of
Innovate It. Gothenburg AB. As always, please read the company's terms
and conditions and privacy policies before entering into any binding
contract.
Get yourself Insured
As a freelance web designer you should have
some business insurance to safeguard you against any mishaps or claims.
You can get an online quote for Freelance
insurance here.
SUMMARY:
Advantages:
High earning potential
Creative, interesting work
Can work from home on a freelance basis
Choose your own hours
Disadvantages:
Working alone
Long hours on PC/laptop
