Work from any outlet in the world: freelance professions

It's hard to find anyone who wouldn't want to pursue interesting, well-paying work at their own pace. After all, it's crucial that the activity you dedicate part of your life to brings you pleasure, that the work has potential, and, crucially these days, that it's accessible from anywhere in the world.

So, let's talk about the most popular and highly paid modern freelance professions.

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IT sphere

Programmer

Engages in computer software development, creating software using the required programming languages. The specific language is selected based on the task at hand: creating a game, software, server program, application, etc.

According to Work.ua, the most popular job search site in Ukraine, the average salary of a programmer over the last three months of 2020 was 30,000-40,000 UAH.

QA tester

The main task of such a specialist is testing the product (application, software) at all stages of its development in different browsers and on different devices. A QA tester finds and fixes errors, and seeks out opportunities to improve the performance of applications and software.

Average salary: 18-22 thousand UAH

PHP developer

This profession involves developing software code using PHP, the most popular language in the IT field. The scope of responsibilities of such a specialist includes developmentsites, of various focus areas: information, online stores, services, etc.

Average salary: 20-28 thousand UAH

HTML-coder (layout designer)

A layout designer prepares website templates using HTML code and CSS styles. They act as the link between the programmer and the designer. They create a web page from the designer's layout, working on the placement of text, media, buttons, and other website content.

Average salary: 17-21 thousand UAH

Front-end developer

A front-end developer is responsible for the appearance and functionality of a web page. They create interactive website elements that enable page visualization and animation, such as buttons, galleries, slides, and more. They possess programming and layout skills. They are the masters of code and style, creating the user interface using JavaScript.

Average salary: 20-27 thousand UAH

Web programmer

This specialist creates programs for websites, implementing web designers' work in practice. They must be proficient in HTML hypertext markup, popular programming languages ​​such as Java, PHP, and Perl, and have experience with modern website creation tools (Flash, ColdFusion, Dreamweaver). The average salary is 15,000-20,000 UAH.

Advertising

SMM specialist

Engaged in promoting products and services online. Typically, an SMM manager specializes in one of the popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and/or YouTube. Professional requirements for an SMM specialist may vary depending on the project: sometimes, they simply need to publish posts on social media and communicate with subscribers online, while others may require data analysis and active promotion of a community, blogger page, etc. Therefore, to become a sought-after specialist, you need to be knowledgeable in marketing and management, have a basic understanding of consumer psychology, and be a competent writer.

Average salary: 10-13 thousand UAH.

Targetologist

The demand for specialists with knowledge of targeting is huge: targeted advertising is the second most popular method. The main goal of a targeting specialist is to tailor advertising so that it actively attracts a specific category of users to a specific online resource. In other words, to increase the target audience of a specific manufacturer or service provider. A good targeted advertising specialist must be a bit of a psychologist, an analyst, and even a detective.

Average salary: 10-13 thousand UAH.

SEO specialist

An SEO specialist ensures website traffic and its promotion in search engines, analyzes traffic, and optimizes the Internet resource for current user requests.

Its work is aimed at attracting the audience's attention to the blogger, online stores, etc. The ultimate goal of SEO optimization is to generate interest in the content, lead a person to an order, or to the purchase of a product/service from the resource owner.

Average salary: 7-12 thousand UAH.

Working with text and website design

Copywriter

Specializes in writing text content for websites, blogs, business social media accounts, and more. Key areas of copywriting include informational and advertising content, sales copy, naming, branding, and rebranding. The specialist must have excellent command of the language they write in, be able to work in various styles to suit the client's needs, and be able to competently write easy-to-read, engaging, and understandable articles, longreads, press releases, and more, including keyword-based copywriting (SEO copywriting).

Average salary: 9-14 thousand UAH.

Web designer 

A web designer is a creative professional with artistic flair and a command of internet technologies, which they use to create websites. They design banners, logos, and other graphic elements, develop navigation, and decide where to place text. Their job is to create a user-friendly, attractive, and functional website that will attract internet users.

Average salary: 12-17 thousand UAH.

You can master the skills needed for any of these and many other freelance professions through online training. It's convenient and time-saving, as you don't have to travel anywhere.

Moreover, even while you're still taking the courses, you can start earning money by practicing on projects you can handle. So if you're interested in high-paying freelance jobs, don't put it off—start training now to become a freelancer who can choose their own clients and work from anywhere in the world.