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How Are People Teaching Themselves to Code? LTCWM Investigates

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Several weeks ago, I sent out a survey to learn more about you, your habits, and your goals as you teach yourself to code.

I received an amazing response, and I’m sharing those answers with you today.

The 15-question survey was taken by 507 participants. It was sent to people on the Learn to Code With Me (LTCWM) email list and posted on social media. For more about the survey itself, visit the bottom of this article to view the methodology (as well as the chance to view the full report!).

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How to Write Highly Effective Freelance Proposals

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When I was first trying to break into the world of freelance web development, I thought that having tech skills was the most important factor in getting the gigs.

It didn’t take me long to discover that sometimes the hardest part of getting hired is convincing people to hire you. Sure, you can have all the skills in the world…but if you don’t know how to sell yourself properly, you’re not going to get the best opportunities.

When you’re starting out and don’t have much name recognition yet,

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14 Tips for Finding Jobs on Craigslist

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Every job I have had after college (that I sought out and applied for), I found on Craigslist:

  • My summer job at Education First (EF), where I worked with international students.
  • My other summer job where I worked in downtown Boston taking cover charge at a nightlife venue (ugh, don’t remind me).
  • My first job putting my newly found HTML and CSS skills into use.
  • My copywriting contracting job.

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10 Warning Signs That You Should Turn Down That Project

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Have you ever had a consulting, freelance or contract project that went sour?

I considered myself lucky to never have… That is, until recently.

Over these past few weeks I’ve been involved in a not-so-happy freelancing story. And I would like to share it with you.

Frequent readers of Learn to Code With Me know that I like to keep content on my site motivating, helpful and constructive.

Sure, I’ve taken online courses or purchased code-related software in the past I didn’t enjoy.

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How to Get Your Site Online for Free With Github Pages

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“I’ve been doing Codecademy and other tutorials for some time now. But how do I get my site online?“

This is a question I have been asked multiple times these past few months.

I know how tough “getting a site online” can be for beginners. Especially for those who just finished a basic HTML/CSS course and are dying to get their work online.

That’s why I created a quick step-by-step guide showing how to get your site online using Github Pages.

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