Finally, with so many individuals hanging out a web design shingle today it can be very difficult to get a good price for your services. Frankly, it isn't worth the time or energy for an independent web designer to go chasing after this type of work. They simply won't take on projects that don't show a large commitment on the part of the client. Coming from my shallow end of the web design pond I can certainly see why they have such minimums. Too many times I have spent discussing web design projects only to have them never come to a contract, let alone, fruition.
Frustration comes so easily when working as an independent high-tech worker.
You don't need to go out and actively search for it. Simply said, don't depend on generating large amounts of income working as an independent web designer. You are far better off partnering with larger web development companies who need your particular skills. Spending too much of your time looking for that 1 project in 10 that actually gets developed is a sure road to frustration and poverty. Douglas E. Welch is a freelance writer and computer consultant in Van Nuys, California.