Advice for Getting Started in Web Design (Freelance vs. Full-Time Job)

http://www.mlwebco.com - In this video I share some advice for anyone getting started in web design. The question for young folks getting into web design is whether to go full-time or go freelance. In this video I offer my point of view.

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Education

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• Website design
• web design
• getting started
• advice

[GodfatherMaxi]

good advice, but what you do with web design beginners still learning programs and tactics. companies too are not hiring web design beginners. and knows at least medium graphics program.

[mlwebco]

@GodfatherMaxi There are companies out there that are seeking Jr. Web Designers. Designers with basic knowledge, and passion. You have to have at least some basic knowledge and skill when getting started. But starting out in a jr. level position is the best to grow and learn.

[al3xd3sign]

As a new web designer just entering the industry, your videos are an invaluable source of information. Thanks a lot, Mike :)

[mlwebco]

@al3xd3sign Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate it. Glad you're getting some value from my videos. ;)

[joseg008]

Thanks again for another great video. I also have to agree with what you said. First have to do the hard work to get what you want in return.. Thanks again for the great videos keep up the good work

[mlwebco]

@joseg008 Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated.

[MrTechguider]

@TheSyed27 JavaScript is client side language while PHP is server side language, you should learn JavaScript first and when your sure you've mastered JavaScript then shift to Server Side Language and there are many types of them such as PHP, ASP.Net etc.

[rjcream]

Mike, Thank you so much for your videos. Your a good man for helping people like me just trying to break it into web design

[TheSyed27]

I am 13 , and I have mastered in HTML and CSS . I'm not sure whether to start learning Javascript or PHP or etc . What do you think I should start learning ?

[MegaMrplease]

jmcs.com customised designs tshirts illustration plus much much more

[Rcinch1]

My ultimate goal is to become a freelance web-graphic artist and list all of my skills on a website of my own creation.

I just watched your video that says that people should work for a firm before going freelance.

Like I said, I have a lot of time to plan this out properly but I am trying to get as much advice from as many professionals as possible.

Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,

Ryan Soliwoda

[Rcinch1]

I have a question, I am a 28 year-old film major and web-graphic design minor in college.

By the time I finish school, I will be in my early thirties.

I go to school part-time because I have A.D.D. so it is taking longer than some people.

My question is, do web design firms only hire younger applicants?

I have asked several professionals on youtube and have received mixed answers.

[thetechgeneration]

what advice would you give to a 14 year old web design/programming freelancer?

[SketchyAussie]

Thanks for uploading this video, I'm studying web development in college and got a lot from your comments, your advice makes a lot of sense and I think I'll benefit from it greatly in the future.

[HellerVali]

thank you, your advice really helped me!

[TeresaVid]

Thanks for the excellent advice. That makes a lot of sense.