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I have been documenting my progress as a web developer on this forum.

Almost a year ago, I shared my very first web development project, a blog I built. I posted the link here in the programming section, but some Nairalanders criticized the website for being ugly, suggesting I should quit.

The link to that blog now points to a different project of mine, but you can find the original post in my post history.

Now, nearly a year later, I’ve landed my first dollar paying gig. A client wanted me to build a web application for them. Honestly, I could have charged more given the scale of the project, but I thought that by offering a lower rate, I could get my foot in the door. I do regret it, though, because the work I did was complex enough to warrant at least $2,000.

Anyway, there’s always a second chance and I won't undersell my services again.

Who knows where I’ll be a year from now?

I won’t be posting my future contracts here for obvious reasons, but I wanted to celebrate this one as it’s my first.

I document my journey as a web developer here, but you can check out my personal blog if you’re interested in reading about my other professional experiences unrelated to web development: https://rxjourney.com.ng

Carpe diem, seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

NL used to be a positive place, I guess it's a generational thing.

qtguru:
NL used to be a positive place, I guess it's a generational thing.

Lol. it is known for its toxicity actually

qtguru:
NL used to be a positive place, I guess it's a generational thing.

Good evening sir.. hownis work

downbad:
Lol. it is known for its toxicity actually

Back then it was positive especially this section, na this new yns

downbad:
Lol. it is known for its toxicity actually

It used to be a very sane place back in the day

Bro, abeg make we connected. My WhatsApp number 08035442507

downbad:
I have been documenting my progress as a web developer on this forum.

Almost a year ago, I shared my very first web development project, a blog I built. I posted the link here in the programming section, but some Nairalanders criticized the website for being ugly, suggesting I should quit.

The link to that blog now points to a different project of mine, but you can find the original post in my post history.

Now, nearly a year later, I’ve landed my first dollar paying gig. A client wanted me to build a web application for them. Honestly, I could have charged more given the scale of the project, but I thought that by offering a lower rate, I could get my foot in the door. I do regret it, though, because the work I did was complex enough to warrant at least $2,000.

Anyway, there’s always a second chance and I won't undersell my services again.

Who knows where I’ll be a year from now?

I won’t be posting my future contracts here for obvious reasons, but I wanted to celebrate this one as it’s my first.

I document my journey as a web developer here, but you can check out my personal blog if you’re interested in reading about my other professional experiences unrelated to web development: https://rxjourney.com.ng

Carpe diem, seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

Bro abeg make we connect. My WhatsApp line 08035442507

Congrat to you

preciouswoman66:
Congrat to you

Thanks

downbad:
I have been documenting my progress as a web developer on this forum.

Almost a year ago, I shared my very first web development project, a blog I built. I posted the link here in the programming section, but some Nairalanders criticized the website for being ugly, suggesting I should quit.

The link to that blog now points to a different project of mine, but you can find the original post in my post history.

Now, nearly a year later, I’ve landed my first dollar paying gig. A client wanted me to build a web application for them. Honestly, I could have charged more given the scale of the project, but I thought that by offering a lower rate, I could get my foot in the door. I do regret it, though, because the work I did was complex enough to warrant at least $2,000.

Anyway, there’s always a second chance and I won't undersell my services again.

Who knows where I’ll be a year from now?

I won’t be posting my future contracts here for obvious reasons, but I wanted to celebrate this one as it’s my first.

I document my journey as a web developer here, but you can check out my personal blog if you’re interested in reading about my other professional experiences unrelated to web development: https://rxjourney.com.ng

Carpe diem, seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

Congrats on the gig bro this will be the first of many, I just saw your blog post trapped in the matrix it was am amazing read

downbad:
I have been documenting my progress as a web developer on this forum.

Almost a year ago, I shared my very first web development project, a blog I built. I posted the link here in the programming section, but some Nairalanders criticized the website for being ugly, suggesting I should quit.

The link to that blog now points to a different project of mine, but you can find the original post in my post history.

Now, nearly a year later, I’ve landed my first dollar paying gig. A client wanted me to build a web application for them. Honestly, I could have charged more given the scale of the project, but I thought that by offering a lower rate, I could get my foot in the door. I do regret it, though, because the work I did was complex enough to warrant at least $2,000.

Anyway, there’s always a second chance and I won't undersell my services again.

Who knows where I’ll be a year from now?

I won’t be posting my future contracts here for obvious reasons, but I wanted to celebrate this one as it’s my first.

I document my journey as a web developer here, but you can check out my personal blog if you’re interested in reading about my other professional experiences unrelated to web development: https://rxjourney.com.ng

Carpe diem, seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

Congratulations 🎉 bro

eseosa101:
Congrats on the gig bro this will be the first of many, I just saw your blog post trapped in the matrix it was am amazing read

Double thanks.

Shomek:
Congratulations 🎉 bro

Thanks.

What's the project about on a high level?

Is it backend or frontend or full stack project?

Woah, that is impressive 👏, Hats off. I also just started upwork recently so let's see how it goes. Also any tip you have will be very useful #programmertoprogrammer

Upwork is an oil well. How I remember when I got my first job on Upwork in January 2021, I stopped freelancing a bit earlier this year for work and other tech skill acquisition. Though I still send in proposals from time to time

I'm coming back with full force next year, God-willing. My free monthly 10connects for don big now.

Congrats OP

tarboshi:
What's the project about on a high level?

Is it backend or frontend or full stack project?

It is a SAAS (Software as a Service) aimed at at ecommerce audience.

But, basically it's a full stack work. You'd be very surprised to know that I built it single handedly.

I asked around, and it was easily worth thousands of dollars. At least $2000. So you can see I was severely underpaid.

But, yea, it would look good on my portfolio and hopefully open the door for future better deals.

I'd be in charge of its maintenance and new features, so I guess that's a consolation.

Miramonica:
Upwork is an oil well. How I remember when I got my first job on Upwork in January 2021, I stopped freelancing a bit earlier this year for work and other tech skill acquisition. Though I still send in proposals from time to time

I'm coming back with full force next year, God-willing. My free monthly 10connects for don big now.

Congrats OP

Thanks and good luck to you on your return.

Congrats man. Just keep shining

Miramonica:
Upwork is an oil well. How I remember when I got my first job on Upwork in January 2021, I stopped freelancing a bit earlier this year for work and other tech skill acquisition. Though I still send in proposals from time to time

I'm coming back with full force next year, God-willing. My free monthly 10connects for don big now.

Congrats OP

10 connects no dey reach anything again o. Bidding dey start from like 7 connects for the most useless jobs. Better gigs dey start from like 15 connects

airsaylongcome:
10 connects no dey reach anything again o. Bidding dey start from like 7 connects for the most useless jobs. Better gigs dey start from like 15 connects

yes bro, but I do buy connects sha.

Also, Upwork has reduced the number of connects needed to apply for job, it's no longer that big.

Before some jobs can cost up to 19 to 20connects. Earning in US dolls while in Nigeria sweet oo.

Small dollars, Naira go full everywhere.

OP, since you're new on Upwork, I suggest you download geepay Africa from Play store.

No withdraw your money from Upwork directly to your Local bank account, Upwork rate is low.

Geepay currently exchange $1 for 1,701naira.

Just signup on geepay, register for a US account number, you'll get a virtual Wells Fargo account number, link it to your Upwork, that's all.

Make sure the name you use in your Upwork will be exactly the name you will use to open account on geepay, if not you will encounter difficulties withdrawing your money.

Vizzim:
Congrats man. Just keep shining

Thanks

Miramonica:
OP, since you're new on Upwork, I suggest you download geepay Africa from Play store.

No withdraw your money from Upwork directly to your Local bank account, Upwork rate is low.

Geepay currently exchange $1 for 1,701naira.

Just signup on geepay, register for a US account number, you'll get a virtual Wells Fargo account number, link it to your Upwork, that's all.

Make sure the name you use in your Upwork will be exactly the name you will use to open account on geepay, if not you will encounter difficulties withdrawing your money.

Okay, but is using wise also good ?
I just registered on wise so should I delete it and just use geepay ?

danielclerkson:
Okay, but is using wise also good ?
I just registered on wise so should I delete it and just use geepay ?

both of them are good bro, just that I prefer geepay Africa to wise

I am currently engaged in a project that involves extracting email addresses from an application that generates them and then pasting them into another application to fulfill a task that requires email verification. The difficulty lies in the fact that I need to repeat this process thousands of times, which is very time-consuming. What methods can I use to automate this entire procedure?

Eqbumb:
I am currently engaged in a project that involves extracting email addresses from an application that generates them and then pasting them into another application to fulfill a task that requires email verification. The difficulty lies in the fact that I need to repeat this process thousands of times, which is very time-consuming. What methods can I use to automate this entire procedure?

If the application that generates the emails has an API, you can interact directly with the API to pull the email addresses in bulk. If the verification tool also offers an API, you can automate the entire process without needing to interact with the UI.

Basically, you can automate this with a script using Python or Javascript.

downbad:
I have been documenting my progress as a web developer on this forum.

Almost a year ago, I shared my very first web development project, a blog I built. I posted the link here in the programming section, but some Nairalanders criticized the website for being ugly, suggesting I should quit.

The link to that blog now points to a different project of mine, but you can find the original post in my post history.

Now, nearly a year later, I’ve landed my first dollar paying gig. A client wanted me to build a web application for them. Honestly, I could have charged more given the scale of the project, but I thought that by offering a lower rate, I could get my foot in the door. I do regret it, though, because the work I did was complex enough to warrant at least $2,000.

Anyway, there’s always a second chance and I won't undersell my services again.

Who knows where I’ll be a year from now?

I won’t be posting my future contracts here for obvious reasons, but I wanted to celebrate this one as it’s my first.

I document my journey as a web developer here, but you can check out my personal blog if you’re interested in reading about my other professional experiences unrelated to web development: https://rxjourney.com.ng

Carpe diem, seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

Congratulations.

Hope the satisfied customer left a positive feedback after the job? Cos that feedback would go a long way in helping you secure more jobs.

Nazgul:
Congratulations.

Hope the satisfied customer left a positive feedback after the job? Cos that feedback would go a long way in helping you secure more jobs.

The contract is still ongoing, they keep adding more milestones. The screenshot I shared here was the payment I had received at that point.

downbad:
The contract is still ongoing, they keep adding more milestones. The screenshot I shared here was the payment I had received at that point.

But from the picture up uploaded in your first post it seems the fixed price was $5. Then you'd be paid based on how many milestones you complete.

To be honest it's quite small considering the nature of the project. But see it as a leg in the door like you rightfully pointed out. Cos your badge would advance to rising Talent, and you can upload the job on your profile which would really help in making prospective employers notice and employ you.

Finally if I'm to advise you, I'd say avoid using your connects to apply for fixed jobs. Look for hourly jobs and apply for them. Reason being that hourly jobs pays more than fixed jobs.

Nazgul:
But from the picture up uploaded in your first post it seems the fixed price was $5. Then you'd be paid based on how many milestones you complete.

To be honest it's quite small considering the nature of the project. But see it as a leg in the door like you rightfully pointed out. Cos your badge would advance to rising Talent, and you can upload the job on your profile which would really help in making prospective employers notice and employ you.

Finally if I'm to advise you, I'd say avoid using your connects to apply for fixed jobs. Look for hourly jobs and apply for them. Reason being that hourly jobs pays more than fixed jobs.

no i've had multiple milestones since the picture was posted.