After the rise of remote work due to Covid-19, freelancing has gained popularity with an increasing number of freelancers.
When working from home, upgrading your skill set is essential to deliver high-quality results to clients. To excel in the field, it is crucial to learn high-demand skills.
Here are 7 highly sought-after tech skills that can help freelancers earn well from their homes.
Full-Stack Development
A full-stack developer possesses comprehensive skills to handle both front-end and back-end development of software applications.
Full-stack developers can charge $135 per hour for their services on various freelance platforms.
Their responsibilities include working on server-side (back-end) and client-side (front-end) aspects, covering coding areas from databases to UI/UX design.
A full-stack developer must have a solid grasp of web security and performance optimization in addition to creating web applications.
Mobile App Development
Mobile App Developers create applications for smartphones, tablets, and computers, requiring knowledge of coding languages and bug fixing.
Expert app developers charge $155 per hour on freelance platforms.
There are two approaches to mobile apps: Native App Development involves separate apps for different platforms, while hybrid app development creates a single app for multiple platforms.
Web Design
Web design involves creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites by implementing design elements like color, layout, typography, images, and graphics.
The primary task of a web designer includes designing websites for optimal user experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
UX/UI Design
UX/UI designers focus on creating digital products with excellent user experience and interface design, charging $120 per hour.
UX design enhances usability and accessibility, while UI design focuses on the visual elements of a product’s interface and consistency in design.
CMS Development
CMS developers build and maintain software that allows users to manage and publish digital content, with earning potential of $105 per hour.
Common CMS types include Joomla and Drupal, with Custom CMS development offering complete control over features and functionality.
Manual Testing
Manual testing involves testing software applications without automated tools to identify bugs and errors, with testers charging $50 per hour.
Manual testers need technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Script and Automation
Scripting and automation involve using code to automate software testing and development tasks, with specialists earning $350 per hour.
Skills required for this role include programming skills, analytical thinking, time management, and familiarity with automation tools.
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