FREELANCE EARNING WAYS

 

1. Computer programming and software creation

Meet James Knight, a programmer who decided to pursue a freelance career after leaving a prestigious position at Google. He now earns more than $1,000 per hour as a freelance coder.

Now that article is a little out of date; freelance programmers today can make much more than $1,000 per hour.

The top paying freelance programming positions are in the development of software and mobile applications. Only because there aren't many skilled coders in the world and because it's a skill that takes a lot of practise to master. As a result, there is a huge need for skilled programmers.

Start learning to code if you want a career like James's. And I'm not talking about taking free classes from CodeAcademy.

2:Social Video Marketing, second

In an unexpected turn of events, "social video marketing" is born. The talent came in third on UpWork's list of the fastest-growing skills for Q2 2019. And also with good reason.

A short search on the platform revealed that marketers may earn over $150 per hour using this talent.

It's not surprising that there is a strong demand for this skill. particularly in light of the expansion of video content marketing. This ability will remain relevant for years to come thanks to the rapidly expanding social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram video, and YouTube.

You'll get a lot of work if you're good at making videos, making them SEO-friendly, and engaging audiences with innovative ideas and marketing tactics

3. Development of websites

Web design is the most in-demand skill for 2022, according to UpWork's ranking of the most in-demand skills. WordPress is ranked second.

Web designers are in high demand. However, it's important to keep in mind that the freelance web design market is currently quite crowded because it's simple to learn web design and begin coding websites.

Finding a niche in the market is the best course of action for success. For instance, Jonathan Wold generated over $5,000 per month by using WordPress to create websites and making minor theme modifications. If you provide the appropriate services to the appropriate clientele, you should be able to increase your income.

4. Content creation and marketing

Content writing is regarded as one of the hottest fields for freelancers due to the increase in internet marketing trends and the emergence of new approaches, including Inbound Marketing.

There is ample evidence of the success of freelance writers right where you are. I'll be a good example. I currently earn about $5,000 per month (at least most months) from writing, content marketing, and business blogging. And I am aware that other independent authors make significantly more money.

However, not everyone has the ability to write well. You should read, write, and practise a lot. More essential, you'll need a creative mind to produce outstanding, well-paying content. Your literary master's degree and the

Graphic Design 5.

According to UpWork, the ten most in-demand skills for 2022 are graphic design. However, it's still among the greatest careers for generating a reliable income.

There are some freelancers who earn up to $85 per hour working in design if you look at its top freelancers under the graphic design area.

Nowadays, there is a greater demand for infographic design. Illustrations, logo design, and icon design all have good pay rates. But just like with content writing, you'll need to develop a sense of design if you want to become a good graphic designer.

6. Writers of copy

Writers and content marketers are not the same as copywriters. These independent contractors focus on writing content for internet pages, product descriptions, service descriptions, etc.

Copywriters are paid according to their level of experience and expertise. Experienced freelance copywriter Linda Formichelli earns $250 per hour.

The top copywriters on UpWork's list charge between $25 and $100 per hour for copywriting projects, as you'll see.

7. Editors of video

In the US, independent video editors make over $81,000 annually, while more seasoned editors make about $105,000.

Thanks to the opportunities provided by platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, the need for freelance video editors has increased over the past few years.

This might be a terrific future-proof career to get into if you're strong at editing video clips and making awesome video content.

8. Managers of social media

In the UpWork marketing area, social media marketing is the most in-demand expertise.

A key component of brand and company marketing strategies is social media marketing. Nearly every company now uses social networks to advertise their products and brand, from small neighbourhood coffee shops to major corporate names.

When the majority of these brands and companies started seeking for somebody to manage their social media channels on their behalf, this created a significant potential for freelancers. Now, it has its own sector of the economy.

According to PayScale, social media managers may expect to make between $46,000 and $72,000 year in the US. On LinkedIn, a fast search for "Social Media" produced over 9,000 job results.