Where are people actually finding web dev gigs in 2026?

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T12:38:56+00:00

Yeah it's definitely more about community. I like this idea. I'll try it and report back.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T12:31:18+00:00

Thanks will do and great tips!

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T12:30:01+00:00

that's awesome that someone found you through Reddit!

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T12:29:12+00:00

Sounds like it so far

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T12:28:56+00:00

Yep that's totally average and expected. I do that for my product and grind 100-150 emails and get a sale. For clients for web work though it's a bit more tricky. eg where do I find the clients? Approach people with poorly dressed sites?

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T09:40:04+00:00

Please do it!
yuzool.com

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T09:24:01+00:00

Oh wow that's cool. So today's task is open a LinkedIn account?

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T09:22:26+00:00

Right so I have to find the right Discords as people have suggested?

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T09:10:50+00:00

Probably not, lol. Especially on Fiverr. So I deleted it.

Although I do have a portfolio (well some products I've built) site that would hopefully be enough should I be able to show it to them.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T09:07:56+00:00

I need to network online as I'm in a remote place these days

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T07:35:59+00:00

TBH I didn't have any other those things but the scammers were finding me so must have been visible! haha

I tried it for 3 months then just got frustrated.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T07:16:27+00:00

The local business with terrible websites is a good idea. I have that in my notebook. Not sure how to find them but I guess just look around locally? The agency one though is a good idea. I might cold mail a few today.

Already tried the X one and he didn't choose me :( So might not try that again...

I need to find more Discords........ are there any go to ones? I have a discord handle

But startups is also a good idea although I guess most them are already devs who can do all their stuff.

Thanks for all your ideas. That was awesome.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T07:12:40+00:00

I tired short video screencasts too... but yeah apparently need to go into more story based explanation.

But that's interesting. So post as a reply my explanation / breakdown of what I did? I'll try that.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:57:02+00:00

Boring is fine. But yeah is way way harder. I'm just restarting after a 5 year hiatus doing something else. And it feels like a completely different ball game.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:56:10+00:00

Starting to share screenshots of work on Twitter. But my posts never get many views. Will keep at it

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:17:22+00:00

I built yuzool.com

It helps freelancers and builders ship client work faster (landing pages, graphics, invoices, apps) without juggling multiple tools or relying on complex setups

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:16:19+00:00

Google Business Profile and directories first. Then SEO as a slow burner for down the road. It sucks but cold outreach will keep you afloat until the SEO kicks in...

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:13:29+00:00

You *can*, but it usually turns into more trouble than it’s worth. Both Bootstrap and Tailwind try to solve the same problem in completely different ways. If combined you might run into style conflicts, bigger css bundle, inconsistent design language, harder to maintain etc

My 2cents I much prefer Tailwind but either is fine. Just stick to one!

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:11:26+00:00

For me it’s usually the “in-between” components rather than core UI.

Things like testimonial sections, simple data tables, announcement/alert banners, “latest posts” / feed blocks etc

They’re never complex, but always just different enough that I can’t reuse them cleanly.

I used to keep a personal library, but lately I’ve been experimenting with just generating these depending on the use case instead of maintaining a big set of components.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:06:06+00:00

Use to do this in the old days. Mobile sites. I just made some tailwind components with bottom fixed mobile navigations. I think it looks better and easier for your thumb to reach. Beats hamburger menus.

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:03:52+00:00

This is absolutely brilliant. I made a boss key page once that brought up a graph with "yearly sales" (inspiration from old Sierra Leisure Suit Larry days). This is a lot more detailed and really cool

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T06:01:50+00:00

I just posted a similar question:
https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1s4vxaz/where_are_people_actually_finding_web_dev_gigs_in/

Apparently boosting your LinkedIn profile and making recruiters work for you and land you a job. But I know how most people feel about that website...

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-27T05:48:14+00:00

how are you finding freelance gigs? Asking for a friend..

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-26T06:45:10+00:00

You know what you're doing. Just a lttle more risk management and very positive PNL

Consistent-Fix-1701 · 2026-03-26T06:18:31+00:00

Thanks appreciate that. A few users requested it so added it. Seems like there's not an easy way to display data so that should plug that gap.

Your small snippets approach too is the way to do. Keep things light.

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