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How To Safely Update WordPress Plugins When There's No Staging Site

Travis Rodgers on Jul 20, 2020

A client asks you to update all their plugins, but there's no staging site to work to assure nothing breaks. How do you properly update their plugins in a safe manner? Years ago I did some contract for an agency out of Colorado. One of their managers asked me one ... Continue Reading

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Finding Freelance Work As A Web Developer: The #1 Method

Travis Rodgers on Dec 13, 2019

There are many ways that new freelance web developers can find work, but in this video I want to suggest what I think is the #1 method to find freelance work as a web developer. I’ll share my own story AND show the exact steps I took to ... Continue Reading

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How To Be A Successful Web Developer on Upwork

Travis Rodgers on May 16, 2019

In this video I’ll walk you through my own personal Upwork profile and point out the things that I think will help you become a successful web developer on Upwork. ... Continue Reading

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5 Reasons Why a Web Developer May Want to Stop Freelancing

Travis Rodgers on Mar 18, 2019

Sometimes a web developer will take a chance, step out as a freelancer, and be unsuccessful at it. At what point should they stop freelancing and consider becoming an employee again? Here are 5 reasons. Sometimes freelancers are guilty of thinking everyone wants to freelance. Some do. But many don& ... Continue Reading

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Hey Freelance Web Developer, This Is What Your Client Really Wants

Travis Rodgers on Jan 21, 2019

You may be a master coder, an expert at a specific language or framework, or you may boast being in the industry for 15 years. But is this what your client really wants? Is there something else, something more important, that they are seeking from you? Every once in a ... Continue Reading

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5 Steps to Become a Freelance Web Developer in 2019

Travis Rodgers on Jan 04, 2019

A major goal of many web developers is to step on their own, become their own boss, and ultimately a master of their own fate. In this post I’ll give you 5 simple steps to become a freelance web developer, this year, in 2019! We largely overcomplicate this ... Continue Reading

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The Best Freelance Invoicing and Accounting Software Update 2019

Travis Rodgers on Dec 26, 2018

Finding a full-featured freelance invoicing and accounting app at a great price can be a challenge. In this post I want to share two apps that I think meet the complete needs of most freelancers. I’ve been through a lot of invoicing and accounting apps. In fact, I ... Continue Reading

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The #1 Reason You Can Charge Premium Rates On Upwork

Travis Rodgers on Nov 06, 2018

I stand by my conviction that anyone can make good money on Upwork and can charge premium rates without being concerned about losing jobs as a result. Let’s discuss the #1 reason why you CAN change premium rates. Let’s cut to the chase…. What is ... Continue Reading

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How Much Should I Charge For Freelance Web Development

Travis Rodgers on May 08, 2018

When I started freelancing, this was the #1 question for me, “How much should I charge for freelance web development?” Over time I’ve been able to create a number of guidelines that have made answering this question easier. In this post, I will share these three ... Continue Reading

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How to Make Extra Money On Upwork While Learning To Code

Travis Rodgers on May 01, 2018

One of the best things you can do to supplement your skills while learning to code is to pick up real coding jobs. Regardless of the assumed downsides of a service like Upwork, it can be a great place to get your feet wet with real coding jobs AND you ... Continue Reading