Awesome video, thanks for making it. Actually I had left a comment earlier on this topic asking for advice on how to break into the field. Thinking back now I should have asked you to make a video (such as this one) so that everyone could benefit. Anyway, good advice, keep it up.
Hi Mike, what I like about watching your videos is I feel you're genuine, and you always give great advise. They're always very helpful and easy to follow. Thanx Sheryl
although I'm a graphic designer, I can relate to your video's in your blog. I have to start personal branding in order to get work. Can I please get your opinion on the following matter; Should I communicate I'm multiskilled, in order to get any sort of job. Or should I brand myself in one specific direction?
Obviously doing a web vlog shows the face and voice. How important do you think it is to put your face on a promotional / business website? I've thought of examples of work makes sense, but is putting the face important?
@MegF142857 Yes, showing your face is very important. I did a video on that in the past, check this video /watch?v=az6G1napgAQ ...its called "The Importance of Profile Pictures".
im gonna start vlogging - even though i consider myself a low/mid level web designer I've dealt with many clients so i think i'd have good advice. how do you get inspiration for your vlogs?
@rjcream At first, I just started by writing out a list of topics. Then as new things come up, I might think of something new. It varies. Just write a few things that you have an opinion on and speak on it. That's all it takes.
@maljarlol Those stats are just made up, based on my opinion. But I have a feeling I'm probably not too far off. But it's not real data, just a concept.
I consider myself in the average catergory of that graph.
I have knowledge of xhtml, css, php/databases/mysql, and some javascript. I have a problem of thinking that if I don't know EVERYTHING about a certain language I'm not good enough to start looking for a job. How much do you need to know before people will think you're good enough?
Also, in your opinion, do you think it's easier getting a job as a web designer, or a web programmer?
@archange156 Just to add to that (ran out of character >.<).. I also have recently have received a diploma in Website Development. Is that even worth anything?
@archange156 Not really worth that much. What's worth more is you body of work (portfolio). Your portfolio and your experience together is your web design Master's and PHD.
@archange156 You know you're good enough until you land that solid job you might want or you continue to get consistent work from people. Until then, you never stop learning or trying to make yourself different from others. That should always be in play throughout your career. Yes, I've made it, but I have to continue to be different and learn all the time. Your last question is tough... its not easy to land either job. Both fields expect and demand solid skills, etc. So it's the same for both.
I'm determined to become a good web designer, your a good role model in a web design basis i love that one design in your portfolio the ram truck one
soccerdecopa 3 weeks ago
Hello Michael, can you recommend me some free software for designing websites similar to Adobe Fireworks ?
rmaucigasha 3 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Awesome video, thanks for making it. Actually I had left a comment earlier on this topic asking for advice on how to break into the field. Thinking back now I should have asked you to make a video (such as this one) so that everyone could benefit. Anyway, good advice, keep it up.
shaldipur79 3 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
you are hel of a frelance teacher thanks
mihael333 3 weeks ago
I listen to the videos while getting ready for work (for my non web design job). Great advice! Sticking with ya!
MELISSA123989 1 month ago
Hi Mike, what I like about watching your videos is I feel you're genuine, and you always give great advise. They're always very helpful and easy to follow. Thanx Sheryl
cuteypiecali 1 month ago
Thanks for this post Mike. Simply amazing man. Thanks for the advice as well. Cheers!
-Eddie
soulofjazzman 1 month ago
although I'm a graphic designer, I can relate to your video's in your blog. I have to start personal branding in order to get work. Can I please get your opinion on the following matter; Should I communicate I'm multiskilled, in order to get any sort of job. Or should I brand myself in one specific direction?
sylviaklop 1 month ago
This guy is the Bomb!
sketchgrafix01 1 month ago 4
@sketchgrafix01 No, you're the bomb for watching and supporting my videos. ;) Thanks!
mlwebco 1 month ago 4
Obviously doing a web vlog shows the face and voice. How important do you think it is to put your face on a promotional / business website? I've thought of examples of work makes sense, but is putting the face important?
MegF142857 1 month ago
@MegF142857 Yes, showing your face is very important. I did a video on that in the past, check this video /watch?v=az6G1napgAQ ...its called "The Importance of Profile Pictures".
mlwebco 1 month ago
Passion? Man, I lost that after I left high school. I went into college with another career is mind but sometimes I miss doing websites.
SirGomez81 1 month ago
@SirGomez81 Stay connected and watch my videos weekly, I'll bring back that passion. ;)
mlwebco 1 month ago
as always, awesome advice. love you long time mike.
thedudedylan 1 month ago
Thanks for your uplifting video man, it just started my day :)
sodredge 1 month ago
@sodredge You bet, glad I can motivate you a bit. ;)
mlwebco 1 month ago
@mlwebco I know you have a course in web design, which is great. However do you also teach web development? Holla back, Son!
thegodsend 1 month ago
@thegodsend I only teach HTML/CSS in my course. For programming and deeper web development, definitely look into online resources like Lynda . com
mlwebco 1 month ago
im gonna start vlogging - even though i consider myself a low/mid level web designer I've dealt with many clients so i think i'd have good advice. how do you get inspiration for your vlogs?
rjcream 1 month ago
@rjcream At first, I just started by writing out a list of topics. Then as new things come up, I might think of something new. It varies. Just write a few things that you have an opinion on and speak on it. That's all it takes.
mlwebco 1 month ago
.....to do something different. It's so far just a waste of time...
p8prslar 1 month ago
I am already thinking its time to doso
p8prslar 1 month ago
where did you get those statistics from?
maljarlol 1 month ago
@maljarlol Those stats are just made up, based on my opinion. But I have a feeling I'm probably not too far off. But it's not real data, just a concept.
mlwebco 1 month ago 2
That graph, even though it was simple, helped.
I consider myself in the average catergory of that graph.
I have knowledge of xhtml, css, php/databases/mysql, and some javascript. I have a problem of thinking that if I don't know EVERYTHING about a certain language I'm not good enough to start looking for a job. How much do you need to know before people will think you're good enough?
Also, in your opinion, do you think it's easier getting a job as a web designer, or a web programmer?
archange156 1 month ago
@archange156 Just to add to that (ran out of character >.<).. I also have recently have received a diploma in Website Development. Is that even worth anything?
Thank you again, Mike!
archange156 1 month ago
@archange156 Not really worth that much. What's worth more is you body of work (portfolio). Your portfolio and your experience together is your web design Master's and PHD.
mlwebco 1 month ago
@archange156 You know you're good enough until you land that solid job you might want or you continue to get consistent work from people. Until then, you never stop learning or trying to make yourself different from others. That should always be in play throughout your career. Yes, I've made it, but I have to continue to be different and learn all the time. Your last question is tough... its not easy to land either job. Both fields expect and demand solid skills, etc. So it's the same for both.
mlwebco 1 month ago
@mlwebco I appreciate the reply! Thanks.
archange156 1 month ago
This information is money.. Michael thanks for sharing this.. this can also be applied in any type of freelance related service
e1krimez87 1 month ago
@e1krimez87 You bet, exactly this advice can be applied to any field.
mlwebco 1 month ago