I’m excited to share another amazing student milestone from our Frontend Now community. Zach just landed his very first freelance web development client and it all started with the exact strategies he picked up from this program. 💡 Here’s the breakdown of his win: - Found a client by targeting outdated business websites (smart prospecting ✅) - Landed a $500 deal for a 5 page website redesign ($100 per page!) - No prior freelance experience, this was his first attempt at outreach! - Client was so impressed that she hinted at referring him to other family businesses in need of new websites. Zach’s story proves that with the right training, guidance, and willingness to take action, you don’t need years of experience to land real projects and start building your freelancing career. 🔥 What stands out? He used Google Maps and a value first approach to identify businesses with poor websites and offer an immediate upgrade. It’s simple, repeatable, and scalable. This is exactly why we built Frontend Now to help you go from learning frontend to making money with your skills, whether through freelance work, agency building, or full time roles. ➡️ Want results like Zach? Dive into the JavaScript Crash Course and CSS Crash Course in our community these are free resources to help you sharpen your skills and replicate wins like his. #FrontendDevelopment #FreelanceWebDev #WebDesign #CSS #JavaScript #FrontendNow #FreelancingSuccess #DeveloperCommunity #StudentWins

What I love most about sharing student stories here is how unique every journey is. Today, I want to highlight Saif’s path because it’s a perfect reminder that Frontend Now isn’t just for beginners. Saif already had two years of professional experience as a mid level developer. But he knew one thing: standing still in tech isn’t an option. The industry changes fast, and if you’re not sharpening your skills, someone else is. That’s where he leaned into our program. With mentorship from Harry, he dug deeper into modern tools like Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Storybook. These aren’t just buzzwords, they’re the real frameworks that companies demand right now. Saif wasn’t just learning syntax he was building a stronger, market ready portfolio. The result? He landed a freelance gig and delivered it in under two weeks using Webflow. That’s extra income, more experience, and proof that refining your craft pays off. What stands out most to me is how Saif framed his journey: this wasn’t about “starting over,” it was about evolving his career to stay competitive in a global job market. If you’re a junior, mid level, or even pivoting from another career, there’s a lesson here: your next opportunity could be closer than you think with the right guidance, tools, and community Watch Saif’s full testimonial here inside the community and see exactly how he made the leap.

Breaking into tech isn’t always smooth sailing. For Patricia, the first two months of her frontend development journey were full of frustration. She often asked herself, “How am I ever going to understand this?” But instead of giving up, she doubled down. By revisiting lessons, leaning on coaching, and trusting the structured sequence of the Frontend Now program, things began to click. Her turning point: - Flexbox, once a constant roadblock, finally made sense. - WordPress development, which three other bootcamps had failed to explain clearly, became the missing link after Harry’s videos. - A simple but long-sought skill, building a hamburger menu with only HTML & CSS became a milestone she’s truly proud of. Patricia admits she’s taking the “tortoise approach”, learning at her own pace but that’s exactly what makes her story powerful. Instead of rushing through tutorials, she’s deeply mastering each concept, preparing not just to land a job but to thrive in one. Her biggest lesson so far, Unlike other programs that only teach how to solve a few problems, this course builds the mindset and skills to solve any problem. And that’s what separates an “okay” developer from a great one. What’s next for Patricia? She’s excited to take on JavaScript, React, and even AI in web development, knowing that persistence and patience are what will get her there Patricia’s story is proof that breaking into tech isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about having the right roadmap, guidance, and persistence to turn struggles into skills If you’ve ever felt stuck in your coding journey, remember, every line of code brings you closer to the career you want #frontenddevelopment #learnfrontend #webdeveloperjourney #careerchange #codingbootcampalternative #learnreact #flexbox #wordpressdevelopment #juniorwebdeveloper

Breaking into tech isn’t always about landing your first job right away, sometimes it starts with that very first freelance client. One of our students shared their story: after registering on Upwork, they landed a client almost instantly. Within a single day, they were hired for a project paying $15/hour over 1 to 3 months. Soon after, they picked up two more projects through personal connections each at $100. That’s three projects secured as a complete beginner! But the real lesson wasn’t just about the money. Along the way, they discovered: - The importance of contracts & scope; skipping details can cost you. - Pricing matters; undervaluing your skills makes it harder to grow. - Consistency is everything; balancing study with freelance work builds long-term success. Their honesty stood out: “Some days I felt on top of the world. Other days I felt like quitting. But I realized that coding only gets easier if you put in the work every single day.” This student is using freelancing as a stepping stone into frontend development, earning while learning, gaining confidence, and preparing for full-time opportunities. Key takeaway: If you’re breaking into tech, freelancing can give you real world projects, portfolio wins, and income that fuel your journey toward a developer role Community question: Are you considering freelancing in frontend development as your first step into tech? Share your thoughts below ⬇️ #frontenddevelopment #freelancewebdev #frontenddeveloper #breakingintotech #studentwin #careerchange #frontendjobs

When Keith first started, freelancing felt impossible.He sent out 21 proposals on Upwork.He reached out to friends and family hoping to land his first project.Every “no” felt like a step back. But Keith didn’t quit. One day, he took a leap of confidence and pitched a simple idea:“Let me build you a website.” That one bold move turned into his first freelance contract worth $350.Not only did it give him income, it gave him proof that he could do this. And here’s the best part… Keith said: “Every rejection wasn’t a failure. It was just one more way of learning how not to approach a client — until I finally found the way that worked.” Today, Keith has: ✅ A paying freelance client ✅ Real-world portfolio work ✅ Momentum to keep growing his frontend career This is the power of persistence and the right training. Watch Keith share his journey in his own words and see exactly how he went from struggling to landing his first freelance project in web development. If you’re trying to break into tech, freelancing, or frontend development but feel stuck, Keith’s story is proof that persistence and the right guidance can change everything. #FrontendDevelopment #FreelanceSuccess #CareerChange #WebDevelopment #LearnToCode #FrontendNowStories #EarnWhileYouLearn