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A business degree can definitely make a career change easier, especially for professionals moving into management, marketing, operations, or entrepreneurship. However, practical experience and continuous learning are just as important. The most successful career transitions usually happen when education is backed by real-world application.

This thread covers many of the fundamentals. One thing beginners should keep in mind is that digital marketing changes very quickly, so it's important to continue learning beyond interview questions and definitions.

There are plenty of websites that publish updated content on SEO, content marketing, analytics, and paid advertising. One example is https://mivja.com.

I agree. The future doesn't change by chance, it changes by choice. Every positive action we take today, no matter how small, contributes to a better tomorrow. Consistency, learning, and discipline are investments that always pay off in the long run.

If your goal is to build a freelancing career, I'd suggest Digital Marketing because it offers multiple income opportunities through SEO, social media marketing, content creation, paid advertising, and email marketing. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to generate leads, sales, and online visibility, which creates strong demand for digital marketers. While web design is also a valuable skill, combining basic website creation with digital marketing later can make you even more competitive. In my view, digital marketing provides a broader range of services and client opportunities for someone starting out in freelancing.

I'd choose SEO because it's one of the few areas of digital marketing that combines technical skills, content strategy, and business growth. Helping a website rank higher on Google and generate consistent leads is very rewarding.
However, in today's market, being a 360° digital marketer has a big advantage. Understanding SEO, social media, content creation, paid advertising, and analytics allows you to create complete marketing strategies rather than focusing on just one channel.