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Freelance Web & App Dev

Build websites and apps for local businesses and startups.

5-15hr/wk none capital online Tech $500–$4,000/mo
About this hustle

Small businesses desperately need websites, and most can't afford an agency. If you know HTML/CSS/JS or can build with WordPress/Webflow, you can charge $500–5,000 per project on the side.

How to get started
  1. Build 2–3 sample sites (real or hypothetical) to show potential clients
  2. Create a simple portfolio page
  3. Reach out to 10 local businesses with outdated or no websites
  4. Price per project, not hourly, when starting out
  5. Use Fiverr or Upwork to supplement direct outreach
Resources
Fiverr
Fiverr for Web Developers
freeCodeCamp
Freelance Web Developer Guide
At a glance
Time5-15hr/wk
Startup costnone
LocationOnline
Monthly income$500–$4,000
Skills needed
Web development (HTML/CSS/JS or WordPress/Webflow) basic design sense
Pros
  • High hourly value
  • Project-based (not ongoing time commitment)
  • Remote-friendly
Cons
  • Requires real technical skill
  • Client management can be demanding
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