Portals to find a job as a freelance web designer

If you are around reading us it is because you have started your adventure as a freelance web designer or developer and you want to know new places where to find projects and clients.

We have to tell you that nowadays you can find many work platforms for freelancers. But be careful, because not all of them will find interesting projects or suitable for your goals.

But before talking about the different existing portals to find jobs as a designer, developer or web implementer, let’s talk about the goals of a freelancer as well as the advantages of taking the step to work on your own.

Advantages of being a freelance web designer

Are you about to start your career as a freelancer but you still don’t know all the advantages very well? We have to tell you that there have been many freelancers in this team and the road is not all roses.

But first, what are the advantages of being a freelance web designer?

More flexible schedule

There is one that will be repeated to you until the day you leave this world and that is that you can work whenever you want. It’s one of the most popular reasons to become a freelancer.

We don’t mean that you don’t have to work hehe, but that to a large extent you can work in the time range that you want.

What you do have to keep in mind is that many of your clients will have a defined schedule and you will have to adapt to them so that the project continues to run as smoothly as possible.

You should always take into account the needs of the client, because in the end, although he is not your boss, he is the one who is going to pay you.

Work from wherever you want

If we ask in the freelance community, most will tell you that they have their own home office and that is precisely the most common thing if what you want is to have a more flexible and conciliatory life.

Wherever you can connect to the Internet and achieve full concentration, it is your right place to develop your work as a web designer.

Then, that you have a meeting with a client and you don’t want to put him in your house? Surely you have a cafe next door that puts a good cupcake with coffee. Or why not, you can go to his office to delve even deeper into his business model. There are many alternatives in this case.

Of course, there are also many freelancers who choose the nomadic life and work every season in a different place. Of your country or even the world.

Be your own boss

This sounds a bit like a cliché, but it is so. You won’t have to worry about certain expectations set by your boss.

Although now comes the negative point, the customers are your boss. Then we don’t know which is worse. Sometimes they are very unreasonable and very demanding and you will have to deal with them.

Of course, you will be able to choose those projects that best suit you, without obligations or pressure. Only those that you like, motivate and that fit your monetary range and time (although sometimes we have to take some project by necessity).

Train whenever you want and wherever you want

You don’t have to ask your boss for permission. You decide which course to do and what times to set to do it.

A good freelancer is continuously training, don’t be less and especially when you have the power to do it whenever you want.

You don’t have a dress code

This one is a bit to disconnect from all the above. To make a joke.

You can work in pikachu pajamas and no one is going to tell you anything. Let’s see, if you are going to meet with the client online, you can keep your pants but at least put on a shirt, but be careful, if you go to the cafe next door don’t forget to take off your pom pom slippers.

Let’s go on, let’s get serious.

He works on various projects

One of the benefits of not being an employee is that you can work on a wide variety of projects, without having to get bored always focusing on the same thing.

As you can see, you can have a good balance between your personal and professional life, you just have to find the right planning and projects.

And you may be wondering… how do I get my clients? Well, that’s what we’re here for.

Let’s see the different portals to find a job as a freelance web designer or developer!

Platforms for freelance web designers

As we have mentioned, there are many platforms where you can find web design and development projects. There is a lot of demand and more and more companies are opting for independent professionals for the execution of these projects.

There are some better and some worse, it all depends on what you are looking for and the type of client you want to target. Nevertheless, let’s see them!

Freelancer

It is a free portal that allows you to offer your projects. It is very simple, since you will only have to set a title, a description and a budget range. Once published, the offers will start coming to you.

However, do not hesitate to show a portfolio of your previous projects, that will help you get more and better quality offers.

You have to keep in mind that it has offers from all over the world, so you will have to perform several filters.

There is a lot of competition on this portal, so it is very important that you introduce all your skills and strengths. It will help you to differentiate yourself.

Malt

It is another of the most famous platforms in this field and perhaps one of the ones that work best in Spain.

In it you can set your conditions, such as rates, preferences or availability, in addition to choosing the projects you want to work on, of course.

If your CV is very good and, above all, you carry out projects on the platform to get points and medals, you will be showered with offers. Do not hesitate to discard those that do not suit you.

At Malt, customers will contact you directly, and if both parties agree, the platform will receive a 10% commission at the time of booking.

Several people on our team have experience using Malt and definitely recommend it for any freelancer.

Important tip: To avoid any problems, make all the arrangements through the platform regarding contract, invoices, payments, etc…

Presupuesto WordPress

Budget WordPress is a platform that allows you to offer your services. In this way, when a client wants to make a website, he publishes his project and you as a professional can send free quotes.

The good thing is that this portal is free to register and very simple, so you can get customers very intuitively. They do not charge commissions per project and there are no intermediaries.

Whether you are a user looking for a web developer or a professional, this platform will allow you to create the projects of your dreams.

Twago

Like the other platforms, Twago allows you to both search for professionals and offer your services.

This portal does not get to be completely free since they ask you for at least 4 credits to apply for an offer, that is, around 3 euros.

Twago also has a great competition of professionals, so it is very important that you stand out in your portfolio, skills and strengths.

It is obvious that there will be offers from all areas, but if what you are looking for are projects as a web designer, you will have to filter to find your desired option.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the largest professional network in the world. And no, do not think that it is only to share valuable content as many gurus say out there. LinkedIn is for what it is, to find a job and to get potential clients.

A professional does not share content only to provide value, he does it to reach companies that may be interested in his services and to meet other users who may become potential customers.

However, there is no doubt that sharing content makes you much more visible and helps you achieve a better perception in the eyes of those looking for a professional of these characteristics.

In addition, LinkedIn is a well-traveled platform for web design and development professionals as well as digital and strategic marketing.

You just have to set your preferences and the job search engine will show you the offers that will best suit you.

Soy Freelancer

Like some of the previous ones, I Am a Freelancer also allows you to register as a professional looking for a freelancer or as a freelancer who is looking for a job.

You will receive multiple offers and you can choose from the one that best suits you, but remember that the better the portfolio and CV, the better they will be.

InfoJobs

This portal is one of the most famous worldwide. On this platform it is perhaps more difficult to find freelance jobs, since the offers are mostly from companies looking for an employee recruitment.

However, it works similar to the previous ones. With the incorporation of your data, CV, portfolio and skills it would already be enough to apply as a candidate for one of the offers.

Just like on LinkedIn, if those offers are directed towards a freelancer, they will clearly mark it. But it is difficult to find this type of offers on portals like this.

Upwork

It is one of the most well-known and oldest platforms when it comes to finding freelance projects.

At Upwork there are several options, the most common is that you apply for the jobs offered. Of course, you will have to use the specific currencies of the platform. That is, it is not free.

Once you negotiate the project and the price, the bidder awards you the project.

Although you also have the option of offering several projects without having to apply to any of the offers. This way you will appear in the search engine if the client is looking for people from your profile.

Toptal

This is another freelance network mainly aimed at software developers and web designers.

This portal evaluates the candidate in aspects such as skills, strengths, personality, technical tests or excellence.

Once you pass this filter, you will have the opportunity to submit your profile and fill it in with all the data you consider appropriate.

For example, Toptal will take into account your level of English as a selection criterion.

It is a much more professional and limited platform where, normally, both professionals and projects are of a high level.

Shakers Works

Shakers is a Spanish portal that has a large number of freelancers from the technology sector.

Unlike the other portals, it not only allows you to offer your projects as a freelance, but you can also form teams with other professional matches to work on joint projects.

Without losing sight, that if you are a company, you can also look for those freelancers who adapt to the project you are wishing to execute.

Conclusion

There are many platforms that allow you to find work as a freelance web designer or developer. However, it is very important that you research about them before deciding to enter one. Look for something that suits you in terms of cost, quantity of offers, geography or quality.

There is a great variety, but getting offers or not, it just depends on you. Of what you are able to demonstrate in a simple cover sheet. About what your portfolio tells and how good your process is when it comes to presenting and closing a winning web proposal.

These portals can be one of your main sources to get your first clients as a web designer.

Don’t waste it, your chance is out there. You have the means, now you just need to go out and look for her.