How to Choose a Freelance Niche - for Coders

[@harrisongreeves8561]

Thanks for the reply to my email Stefan and the great advice. I should have mentioned in my first question that I was someone who lived abroad and is looking to get started on a freelancing platform(s) instead of working locally. With the language barrier and lack of connections I think using something like Upwork would be more advantageous for me. But yes, I think the two main points to take from this video would be to not marry the technology you use and to be able to 'pivot' between technologies on demand. Also, as you mentioned, to develop your ability to learn on the go! I hope my questions and your answers help lot's of people. Thanks again!

[@silversolver7809]

One thing to add, which Stefan has mentioned many times before, is domain knowledge-ie knowledge of some outside external area of activity. Are you an avid cyclist? Look into that as your niche. Avid reader? What can you do for bookshops, libraries, maybe setup your own bookseller ecommerce site. Whatever it is-leverage any domains you know, that will give you an 'in' with business owners in the niche.

[@silversolver7809]

@@ZestiosX You're welcome, glad to help-best of luck ☺

[@bryanurizar]

Isn’t it amazing how we’re getting advice from a CTO? I love the internet.

[@evam796]

Thank you Stefan for this great video, it helps me to stop obsessing about finding the right language/framework to learn for freelancing. Letting the market dictate my niche makes a lot of sense. Merci ! de la part d'une compatriote de Montréal qui écoute ton cours sur le Freelancing

[@StefanMischook]

Salut!

[@sentgine]

I totally agree with Stefan! Great video btw!

[@andrewl5201]

Solid advice Stefan. I recently bought your freelance course and am about halfway through the CSS section of your web development course. I am really enjoying it a lot so far and I like the emphasis you give on learning the fundamental principles. I wanted to ask you, do you have any advice for a newbie freelancer for finding out where the demand is at in the local area? I am targeting small logistic companies since I have the most experience in this industry. However my experience has been mainly with larger corporations such as Hyundai and large scale distribution centers. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on how to get involved in the local area with the intention of learning more about the technical demands in the market. Thanks a lot!

[@r.9602]

it would be very helpful if he answered, I hope he does

[@StefanMischook]

Generally it depends on the industry. Start asking.

[@zetabyte0076]

Great tips and advices as always! Nice one! Cool vlog!

[@taariqq]

Congratulations on you new role Stef.

[@StefanMischook]

Thanks!

[@rayturner1490]

To the Point. Love it. Thank You, Stefan.

[@abderrahmandouara9973]

It all depends on the opportunities you get, and that depends on where you live and the type of people you live with

[@kirilkiril7436]

Great video! I would love to hear how you go about picking the right tool for certain projects?

[@embohansen1203]

6:24 : The Ruby joke is back! 7:02 : PHP: the red-headed stepchild of the software development world... 10:00 : A software developer must able to learn on the go! 10:53 : Real end

[@mattsgalaxy823]

thanks my brother!

[@keithhunt7175]

Yep, as a small Lawn Service owner/operator who bought a website a few years back, I can assure you, most of your customers won't know anything about web development technologies. They will just want the site to be attractive and performant.

[@mehdibelhajmaati397]

THANK YOU STEFAN,YOU'RE THE BEST

[@newprogrammer1811]

It would be interesting to hear your opinion doing "Portfolio review". do you plan on doing any portfolio review Mr.Stef?

[@igortimbalenco434]

Great view at the end of the video :)

[@DanteS7]

Hey Stefan, could you make another video on React Native and Flutter and how it looks going forward to 2020? Asking because I'm a (for the most part) React developer but I've never really been a huge fan of RN, feels kinda clunky and slow. Thanks for the video.

[@jaybuffie9624]

Stef, what are some resources for market research? This may be a simple, or complicated question to answer, but for those of us at the genesis of our programming tenure, taking your advice of researching market demand, are there any tools you know of that can assist in this venture? I understand there are macro-level indicators insofar as language-to-task (i.e. PHP/webstack, Python/Ai/ML), but what about a more localized, micro-level tool? Basically, how would one begin his/her market supply/demand research to determine the best way to enter into the programming arena? Thank you very much, Stef, for all your videos and content. They're very informative, and helpful. I'm trying to break out of my current profession and into programming, having only been exposed to Python basics, but it's slow goings so far. Anyways, thanks again. I appreciate you and your channel. Take care.

[@ProgrammingwithPeter]

Unfortunately, you have to choose something that you know because we all tend to take jobs to "learn" but it's not ok.. if you are doing a good job you are going to get more so you need to learn on the side to have more options for jobs.

[@chiquitocastaneda2851]

As always Stefan thank you but I have one question... Can you take one of these courses from you or one of the other masters of the web and learn enough to go straight into successful freelancing without having to go to work for someone or a company first??? Chiquito...

[@Arnas.M]

Hey stefan could you make a video about what coding projects to take up and add to your resume for software development/SWEs internships. Anyways great video as always. Cheers!

[@welkflingers]

Hi Stefan. Can you talk about legal requirements like privacy policy on websites, cookies etc.

[@patrickpierre-devtips]

When you say let the market choose, how do we go about researching our local market. For example, I live in New York so how would I go about researching that. Also how do we pick a niche that allows us to avoid having to constantly lower our price to compete with other devs?

[@mattsgalaxy823]

the video starts at: 7:20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIjFd4R8dt2DsJY

[@DMANCHILD1]

Thank you Stefan! You're the man

[@harshrathod50]

So you were in confusion that he might not be a MAN until now? 😂🤣

[@CrazyPupil70]

Thank you for the ruby joke

[@taariqq]

We were missing that comment :) It really is funny when it comes from him ... lol

[@freetolisten]

came to watch some of your videos after some time and i get a ruby joke. couldn't be more happier :)

[@dwainaiolupotea]

Great advice.

[@daniel71626]

That is some really good advice. :)

[@MrMysteryyy]

I had a web dev project recently worth 30 percent of my mark. We had to pick a frame work and use it. Of course, I chose ruby on rai- LOL nah I chose laravel. It was really easy to use. I now have a laravel file locally, but I need to upload it onto a server. What do you recommend? I'm thinking digital ocean but im having trouble with it.

[@bvssment2103]

I'm using Digital Ocean and also deploying to my servers with DeployHQ, I'm really happy with those, hope it helps!

[@goofball9292]

Awesome video and wow o.o CTO ? 💪

[@cadamstech1658]

Hahahah man, this video was gold in real good advice, and in jokes.

[@JamesCairney]

I have a redheaded step son, he's six foot two and costs a fortune to feed!

[@taariqq]

What is that joke about? The red-headed step child?

[@JamesCairney]

@@taariqq the insinuation is that if you had a redheaded step child, you have all the responsibility and nothing to be proud of, because people with red hair are usually the butt of jokes, not attractive etc, doesn't really matter if it fits reality or not, it's just a joke.

[@taariqq]

@@JamesCairney of course it would not fit the reality :) but I just wanted to know the joke. We have similar jokes about people in certain parts of the country too. Thanks for educating me James. I had spent 16 years in the US and thus am curious about anything that I come across that I did not know.

[@floydlholt9829]

Would it be considered a niche if I used my beekeeping as a website?

[@talentkwiripi]

Thank you

[@talentkwiripi]

Always enjoy your videos..

[@StefanMischook]

You're welcome

[@StefanMischook]

Thanks!

[@davidbasil2727]

Go for custom solutions, thats where the money at. Don't be just a "website" developer.

[@alejandrogutierrez9463]

Ahhh the Ruby joke, awesome

[@embohansen1203]

So from now on you will have to spend all your time in an open plan office and in endless meetings?

[@SajeelCodes]

I am a Google Software engineering intern. I always wanted to freelance in python. But the problem here is that I don't own a laptop. Is this really a problem? I mean, can I freelance in python without laptop?

[@barnabasbartha3507]

You must be kidding. If you are an intern at Google, you have the IQ to solve this issue and get a second hand notebook. Invest.

[@SajeelCodes]

@@barnabasbartha3507 actually commented here to tell all that I am a Google Intern. Found no reason so did this way haha

[@Meritumas]

The problem is you work for google. you are not allowed (read your contract) to code outside of working hours. Google OWNS everything you do in your life 24/7! You sold your soul and body to an evil.

[@christianjamesguevarra6257]

I wanna know your thoughts on a recent medium post entitled "even monkeys can build websites now" which says that today is the death of web dev freelancing and web dev agencies. TIA

[@StefanMischook]

Nonsense. Yes ... certain simple websites will be built with builders. But they are limited and you still need macro picture web services and of course, there is web development which is a whole new game.

[@jamespinto1884]

At this point I'm just watching to see every time you say anything bad about Ruby. 😛

[@fepvenancio]

humm "learn GO" !!? lol

[@caw25sha]

Congratulations on being able to pronounce niche correctly! It isn't nitch!

[@StefanMischook]

LOL! I speak French ... so I know the proper way.