In the past two articles, we have discussed freelancing articles primarily catering to the aspiring online writer. This is somewhat considerable since writing is probably the most famous freelancing activity around. Fortunately, writing is not the only kind of job available for someone who wants to work at home. One can go teaching, making graphical designs, working as a virtual assistant, or even going as a freelance coder.
Yes, I've seen a lot of open projects looking for dedicated programmers who will take care of different projects, from something as small as creating a website for a small business, to the bigger company-based ones, which are usually delegated to legitimate offshore software development companies.
The diversity of projects can be overwhelming. There's always a project for most kinds of coders, but I found that most projects require extensive knowledge of web-based technologies, database programming, and game development. This is primarily due to the fact that there's a big market for phone app downloads (most of them are available only to the iPhone), and even Facebook applications. One does not even have to have a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Sure, that does help a lot, but specializing in one kind of technology is what you actually need.
For those who are interested in pursuing this career path, I can suggest one trustworthy marketplace for offshore software development, and that is Rent A Coder. It is the biggest marketplace for its niche in the Web, with over a dozen projects opened every hour and around 2000 projects open for bidding at any given time. A lot of reputable companies have relied on Rent A Coder for their software requirements, including BusinessWeek and The Guardian. Through this website, thousands of coders all over the world have found theirselves a sustainable source of income. Why don't you try it out and become one of these coders, too?
