So you want to quit your job and go into full time web design freelancing? Join the club! These days it’s not easy to make a living working for other people especially if your bosses have been less than pleasant to you. And let’s not get started about how unsavory some co-workers can be! If you’ve got the expertise, you should always use it. It’s great to depend on yourself and be your own boss for a chance.
First, before venturing in web design freelancing, you should create a company name, one that’s short and catchy. Yahoo! certainly had it made when they created their business. The point is, you need a name that sticks to other people’s mind like glue. They need to be impressed, tickled, amused, whatever it takes to make them remember you, DO IT!
You obviously need a website to start your web design freelance business. Get a reliable company to provide good hosting. Since you’ll be dealing with graphics and multimedia, you should get a good hosting package with ample space and dependable support so that your website won’t crash every other day. Select a domain name that’s easy to remember as well, and try to keep the characters within 68 or less.
Next, create your own portfolio page where you can showcase your talents to potential clients. You should also elaborate on the services you offer. Think about what WILL make you stand out, and DO IT. You need not provide a pricelist in your website, but you may include a rough estimate so that clients can plan their budgets.