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| Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by winexviv: 9:51am On Sep 17, 2012 |
Good day everyone. I'm a professional webmaster with over 4 years in active experience coding several websites and also a programming assistance to several people and firms. The sad thing is that i work as a freelancer to several BIg companies but i'm still very broke. Most times people think i'm a millionaire in dollars because of the type of work i do but within myself i know i am not close to that. My agents keep promising to pay while i handle big jobs but i cant see the pay coming. I'm thinking whether to pic up an entirely different career so i can afford to live a comfortable life. Pls kindly advice |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by DualCore1: 10:04am On Sep 17, 2012 |
If you are good and you have a resume/portfolio to back you up, you should search job sites for companies and development teams that have vacancies of a remote web developer. You should request to have all your money paid before handing over a project or uploading to its permanent location. 3 Likes |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by winexviv: 10:19am On Sep 17, 2012 |
I have lots of websites on my creadit. I hope the jobsites will be ready to pay well and not the usual promise and fail i have seen along the years. |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 6:11pm On Sep 17, 2012 |
why start a project when your client is yet to pay at least 50%? and make it clear to them that you expect your balance 2 weeks after site goes live. so if after 2 weeks, they still don't pay, you can take actions you cant be soaking gari while they are smiling to the bank. and dont go about developing demos except they are UAC or Dangote or FG hello! they dont ask TFC for demo chicken before ordering. most of those guys asking for demo are never always ready to even start the project, they mostly want to sweeten their tommy by looking at what they can achieve when money comes, all at your expense, you will even take a cab with your money to meet with them so they can see the demo. I realized in my 8years that all client i ever developed a demo for (in my naive years), never ordered. those who actually ordered, never asked for a demo one thing you need to do is have your own project that will fetch you money later on so if you cant get a serious client, focus your project. it's cheap working on your own project. we have guys here working on their projects, Voguepay, Hosting etc. goodluck 11 Likes |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by yawatide(f): 6:59pm On Sep 17, 2012 |
^^^ In addition to the above: 1) I hear that in Nigeria, you better charge 75% up front. After all, even tailor expects 100% up front. Why not you? 2) Even with an advance payment, how much are you charging over all? If for example you charge 100K, paying in 2 installments of 50K each, wetin b 50K and how long will that last you, spending-wise, until you get the final payment? Good luck! |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by databoy247(m): 8:33pm On Sep 17, 2012 |
*clears throat* The bosses have spoken  |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 12:45am On Sep 18, 2012 |
winexviv: Good day everyone. can i see some of your works? |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by winexviv: 1:35pm On Sep 18, 2012 |
@webdezzi thanks for you wonderful advice and the rest of others. Here are some works on my credit www.modelcart.com www.pineblitz.com www.anabelleadershipacademy.org www.modelcart.com/eatech www.modelcart.com/metal will update the rest. |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Afam4eva(m): 9:49am On Sep 19, 2012 |
I don't know which web design freelancer can be a millonaire in dollars in Nigeria. You can only achieve that feat if you're a business man. What freelancers get is pocket money. 5 Likes |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 9:53am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Maybe you are not doing things right, that is the way i see it. Even if you dont charge 75% upfront, i have all sort of stunts in my sleeves - like a site vanishing offline mysteriously if client fails to pay - even if them like, they host the site themselves and change the control panel details. You must first learn how to protect your work, a lot of agents out there are greedy human beings. Then you also need to be creative and smart and decide on which jobs you take and which ones you dont. And yes, listen to the advice of my OGAs above, and it will be nice if lekke ojikutu, abidemi and others speaks up as well. . . 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 9:54am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Don't despise the days of your little beginning, cos nothing good comes easy. Be consistence and be more committed to your cause. In no time it will speak and the real you will show forth.  1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Javanian: 9:56am On Sep 19, 2012 |
None of your sites have a mobile version... |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by emenim(m): 9:58am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Well,all i have to say here is that you have to pray so that you will meet the right people who will appreciate your worth and be ready to pay for your services. QED |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 9:58am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Lol |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by KingOfNairaland: 10:02am On Sep 19, 2012 |
MuhMubRaj: LolOnly MAD ppl laughs when nothing seems to be funny. Now tell us, what's funny in this? Ode! 2 Likes |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by steffans(m): 10:02am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Maybe u earn well.....but u are Tinking BIG in evrythng..wich includes ur spending..dnt look at it dat lots of ppl abroad do d same and get rich ova nyt..Take ur tym and kip ur work gud it will come thru.. I have two frnds..dat do d same..anytym d finish a site..dey pay dem btwn 100k-150k..cuz dey don't tink big in der spending d money goes round Well..so I tink being Broke comes 4rm u..or rada u do most of ur work 4 ppl..4 FREE..... Step up ur game......#Mythots 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 10:03am On Sep 19, 2012 |
No, don't quit. Quitters don't win. 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Revealedtv(m): 10:04am On Sep 19, 2012 |
I share you pain brother. See some sites I've created and a brother is still dry. This freelance thing no dey work: http://www.pressoncampus.com http://www.docmission.com http://www.versadesignstudio.com http://www.qlnggroup.com http://www.movingtrainent.com http://www.nedcomoaks.com 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Afam4eva(m): 10:05am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Revealedtv: I share you pain brother. See some sites I've created and a brother is still dry. This freelance thing no dey work:It's not just about how many jobs you've done because like i said, the money you get from freelancing is pocket money. You only start making a kill when you start thinking like a business man. 2 Likes |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Javanian: 10:09am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Revealedtv: I share you pain brother. See some sites I've created and a brother is still dry. This freelance thing no dey work:Again..None of your sites have a mobile version...Be professional in what you do... 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Revealedtv(m): 10:09am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Afam please shed more light |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by ba7man(m): 10:11am On Sep 19, 2012 |
A lot of sucessful ppl were once in your shoes. U just hav to get better at what you're doin till d big break comes. All the best. |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Afam4eva(m): 10:14am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Javanian:How does having a mobile version translate to being professional. |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Afam4eva(m): 10:15am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Revealedtv: Afam please shed more lightThe point i'm trying to make is that it's better to run your web business like a proper business. |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by javalove(m): 10:18am On Sep 19, 2012 |
@op i have seen some of your works. Can you send me a resume at - ? Thank you |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by egift(m): 10:23am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Here is my advise, think towards building a website (web presence, business or so) for yourself, that will be making you money. Come up with an idea (the cost of developing the site, will be eliminated - since you will design it). Once you have a successful site that is generating you income, it will provide you a residual income - other people's website can come later and you will earning additional income. This is Nigeria, if you see any other related business that will generate you income, you can still do (it may not necessarily mean you quit your current profession). NB: Its wise you collect not less than 70% of the total cost of a web project, before you lift a finger (the only thing you may rush is to register the domain once agreement have been reached). Its better they take the work elsewhere, than to work and no pay. Also clearly state the days/weeks it will take to get your balance once its completed (don't over hand over logins before getting your balance). I believe there is room for everyone online. Cheers! www.websubsidy.net |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 10:25am On Sep 19, 2012 |
afam4eva:That is where i was driving at earlier on, some webmasters are business-minded - that is what brings success, not just your ability to write super-codes. 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by stepo707: 10:33am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Dont worry bro,your breakthrough job is coming.Think and dram big.Cheers 1 Like |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by KINGWISDOM1(m): 10:37am On Sep 19, 2012 |
stepo707: Dont worry bro,your breakthrough job is coming.Think and dram big.Cheers stepo707: Dont worry bro,your breakthrough job is coming.Think and dram big.Cheers stepo707: Dont worry bro,your breakthrough job is coming.Think and dram big.Cheers |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by AFOLSNETWORKS(m): 10:44am On Sep 19, 2012 |
Here is my take: as long as we Web Masters, Web Developers, Software Developers, Programmers and the likes continue to do our things at frelance level, we shall remain cashless, we wld not be able to drive Range Sport or even Beetle. *sad* As long as we show clients that we are hungry, they will continue to take us for a ride and pay N20,000 ($128) for web design, hosting for 1yr, with support and service; this is the begining of poverty. In a nut shell bro, have a plan, dont fall for anything, its better to stay hungry sometimes when u stand ur ground with a client. Learn the "bizness" aspect of this career. Lastly, if you have the passion, this career is a noble and worthwhile one. I wish u Patience and Goodluck. *smiles* 2 Likes |
| Re: Broke Professional Webmaster: Should I Change Career? by Nobody: 10:48am On Sep 19, 2012 |
AFOLSNETWORKS: Here is my take:I really hope the OP wuld learn from this. Thanks bro 4 Likes |
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