The John Morris Show

Here's the question:"What are the different ways to get freelance web development work online other than typical freelance websites (elance, odesk etc.)?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-different-ways-to-get-freelance-web-development-work-online-other-than-typical-freelance-websites-elance-odesk-etcSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the LinkedIn article:https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/5-pages-every-web-designer-should-have-website-john-morrisSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"Which is the best course for website development, design or WordPress theme development in order to get me better freelancer jobs?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/Which-is-the-best-course-for-website-development-design-or-WordPress-theme-development-in-order-to-get-me-better-freelancer-jobsSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"How can a freelancer win their first job on Elance? And how to make the client trust someone with no reputation on the site yet? Even if the freelancer has a great portfolio and added all the required skills, the client will still look for how many jobs one completed and will also need to check previous ratings."Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/How-can-a-freelancer-win-their-first-job-on-Elance-And-how-to-make-the-client-trust-someone-with-no-reputation-on-the-site-yetSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"Is it really worth trying Elance and Freelancer.com? I am a web developer from Australia. I joined Elance few months ago and Freelancer.com a week ago. I have been trying Elance for months and have been totally unsuccessful at winning bids.""There are a few things I have noticed. I am always competing against the cheap rates from India and other countries that I find it impossible to beat. There are people placing bids with $10/hr and clients wanting high-quality professional websites for under $500, which I find absolutely impossible to deliver. There are higher budget ads as well but I think majority of the projects have very low budget. Is Elance really only good for people from countries that can work on lower rate? How can I improve my chances of winning a bid?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/Is-it-really-worth-trying-Elance-and-Freelancer-comSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for pr

Here's the question:"With regard to the business of freelancing (specifically web design and development), is it possible for people in developing regions of the world (India and Eastern Europe, to name a few) to command equal rates as people in 1st world countries? If the answer is yes, then how?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/With-regard-to-the-business-of-freelancing-specifically-web-design-and-development-is-it-possible-for-people-in-developing-regions-of-the-world-India-and-Eastern-Europe-to-name-a-few-to-command-equal-rates-as-people-in-1st-world-countries-If-the-answer-is-yes-then-howSubscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"Is there a general process HTML and CSS experts go through when coding up their work? What are some tips and techniques that separate how they work from how non-experts work?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/How-do-HTML-and-CSS-experts-think-and-do-their-thing/answer/John-Morris-67Subscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question from Ty Harrison:"Hey John I'm 16 years old and I want to become the best coder I can be. But I don't where to start i know a bit of html but that's about it . I listened to your great video of coder wisdom and from that i want to get into a certain language that would be easy for me to grasp ,are there any books or learning lessons I could take to start my passion for code early? Oh and your ranting was very helpful."Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"I need more business for my freelance SEO services, how do I get busier with more clients each month?"Here's the Quora question:http://www.quora.com/I-need-more-business-for-my-freelance-SEO-services-how-do-I-get-busier-with-more-clients-each-month/answer/John-Morris-67Subscribe on YouTube:http;//youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"What is the best way to estimate the time for freelancing PHP/JS web apps projects?"Here's the Quora question:http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-way-to-estimate-the-time-for-freelancing-PHP-JS-web-apps-projectsSubscribe on YouTube:http;//youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question:"I can code both front-end and backend (using PHP). Can I still make money with that skill as a freelancer. Anyone with similar experience? I know this question is too general but just want to share experience and insight with veteran freelancer."Here's the quora question:http://www.quora.com/Can-I-still-make-money-freelancing-in-web-design-HTML5-and-web-development-PHPSubscribe on YouTube:http;//youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the question on Quora I referenced:http://www.quora.com/What-are-5-essential-skills-every-Web-Developer-should-haveHere's my profile on Quora:https://www.quora.com/John-Morris-67Here's the LinkedIn article I mentioned:http://goo.gl/sEOmXP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So many people are focused on WHY clients/customers buy their products and services. But, they're missing an even more important question... WHO do they buy from. I answer THAT question in this video.Download the cheat sheet here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Read the full post here: http://wp.me/p1MVYs-OlWatch the YouTube video here: http://youtu.be/RpgTS3VZltADownload the cheat sheet here: http://johnmorrisonline.comHow can a newbie freelancer become popular in freelancing websites?You gain popularity by doing more work and getting good reviews and recommendations from the clients you work with.Elance uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine an individual freelancer’s level. You can see this level displayed on the side of your profile.This level is important because it plays a major role in how you show up in profile listings throughout Elance. In general, the higher your level the more likely you are to show up at the top of those lists and get seen by potential clients.However, there is an equally important ranking factor that I see many new and even advanced freelancers miss…Listen to this episode to learn what it is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Download the 7 Strategies to turn your code into cash cheat sheet here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com?utm_campaign=7_strategies&utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=sc_description&utm_content=jms014 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some clients just suck. There’s really no nice way to put it. Learning how to expose and avoid them BEFORE you let them hire you will keep you from tearing your hair out (and stave off the gray hair for just a few more years).Of course, it’s fun to joke about it… but dealing with hellish clients is actually serious as… well hell!That’s because getting good at avoiding clients who just don’t fit well with your personality and how you operate will help you avoid getting seriously burnt out and overwhelmed.And, it’ll keep you loving your job which will make you happier (and helps you make more money). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Download my 7 Strategies to Turn Your Code Into Cash cheat sheet for free here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_content=jms012&utm_medium=sc_descriptionGetting your first web design client is probably the most important thing you can do for your career...Because it clears up all the confusion you have about getting paid to code and helps you practice delivering for clients.In this video, I give the three steps you'll need to follow in order to get your first client. Check it out and let me know how it goes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Download my 7 Strategies to Turn Your Code Into Cash cheat sheet here: http://johnmorrisonline.com?utm_source=soundcloudIn this episode of the John Morris Show, I show you how to position yourself and your services in a way that highlights your advantages and helps you get more freelance IT jobs.All Episodes: http://johnmorrisonline.com/johnmorrisshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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