Hey guys,
I’ve Googled this for about 1 hour visiting different Freelance websites for .NET work. I’m trying to improve my skills, so I thought this would be the best way to have experience. Anyways, I am open to suggestions, which Freelance website do you use, or have heard good things about? I’m trying to stick to one website that has a good reputation.
Thanks
I’m not so sure if solo freelancing will help improving one’s skills, working as part of a team will improve one’s skills though. But if you are looking for a freelance site, try www.elance.com
Thanks Chieftain. The thing is, I plan on working for myself, with a hybrid of freelance and a web development businesses. I would just like to get some good experience with web development before starting my web development business. The reason I would choose freelance, over everyday projects, is because I can make money while learning. lol.
Yeah, I had a go with Elance earlier this week. I think I will have a go with them, since they seem to be the leader on Freelancing. Time to start under-bidding! lol.
Nice one, I wish you success
Have you really thought this through?
Freelancing is ten times harder than working for an employer. First of all, it’s near impossible to find decent, paying work if you’re not already a pretty good developer. I’ve been in contact with a bunch of freelancers and whilst they’re making good money, they’ve spent years working at companies and have the sufficient skillset to make freelancing worthwhile. However, these people typically work upwards of 50-60 hours a week or more to please their demanding clients.
This isn’t necessarily a lifestyle choice as there are always freelancers looking to dump paid work to people to keep their clients happy. It’s a very high risk career that demands a lot of work, especially if working from home. I’ve tried working from home before and it’s a million times harder to be motivated on your home/office computer than it is in the workplace.
The problem with freelance sites is that people use them as a way of getting cheap work. More often than not the work you’ll perform is severely undervalued and you’ll get little in return.
If you want experience I’d strongly recommend getting an entry-level development job. You’ll earn a steady income and learn the skills required.
The best freelancers are those with a strong list of clients, not those that spend all day on freelance websites. If you really want to go it alone find some small businesses that may need a bit of work done, or ask a company if they’ve got any work going that needs doing as soon as possible.
I wouldn’t bother with freelance sites myself – unless you like building a clone of facebook for $150 in a weekend.
LOL! 
Why is it that everyone has the idea to build something like something that already exists but “with a twist”. 
Thanks for putting the fear of God into me folks. Doesn’t seem very profitable and practical. I guess I will volunteer my time and energy for some non-profits over then next 6 months, building a portfolio, then start my Web Development Business with experience. Once mentioned, could also gain some collaboration experience to. Great to get other peoples opinions. 