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August 25, 2011 04:00 pm GMT

Ask FreelanceSwitch: Development Work and Domain Names


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In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at development work and domain names. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a question about freelancing that you want answered, send an email to [email protected].

Question 1

Am starting out as an Indie PHP/RoR web developer, but really struggling to get work and now thinking twice about it :( . What are some of the known ways to get freelance work from a dev who is just starting out? I do have significant experience of about 3-4 years with pet projects/job experience and making websites for relatives and friends, e.t.c.

Because a lot of clients prefer to work with developers who have already built up a portfolio working for other clients, it can seem difficult to break in and get work without a good reputation of your own. There are a few strategies that can help you land some work and start building up a client base, though.

  • Approach busy developers about taking on some of their workload. If you know other freelance developers who are struggling with their workload, you can offer to work for them on a couple of projects.
  • Take a look at agencies that handle the sort of projects you're interested in. Contact them to see if they're currently working with freelancers.
  • Network with other freelancers who may know of clients with work in your speciality.
  • Create a resource that will interest the type of clients you want to work with and give it away for free. While this approach can take a lot of work, it can also establish you as a pro, even if most of the projects in your portfolio were done for friends and family.

Question 2

Hi, my question is if a domain like this is legal to have browardcountyoffers.info. Broward is a county in south Florida and I live there.

It is legal to use a domain name that has a place's name in it. The biggest concern is actually not whether such a domain name is legal to use, but rather to check if there are any other companies in the area that are already using a similar name and have registered a trademark. For example, if a local newspaper has trademarked a similar name or phrase, you would run into problems if you were using a domain name that infringed on their work.



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