The Ultimate Guide to Making Money as an Unemployed Developer 😅
Tags: opensource, django, motivation, programming
Published: 2023-01-30 14:57:33

Unemployment is a growing concern for many developers, but there is a solution. Don't let job loss hold you back from earning a steady income. With just a few simple steps, you can turn your skills into a thriving business and start making money online.

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to utilize the power of Google Maps to attract clients and grow your business. All you need is a little time and effort, and the results will be worth it. By listing your business on Google Maps, adding reviews, and utilizing Google Ads, you'll be on your way to financial success.

**Step 1**
Start by creating your business on Google Maps. Once you list your business on Google Maps, it usually takes 20 days to appear in search results for your service. So do not panic if your buisness is not showing in search for your service.
You will need following details for listing. 
```yaml
Details:
    Business Name: Patiala Web Developers (We used the city name in our business because it is good for SEO)
    Location: Add your home for now. Once you have earned some money, invest in renting office space.
    Street Address: Write your street address
    City: Write your city
    Pincode: Write your pincode
    State: Write your state
    Phone Number: Write your phone number
    Website: Write your website if you have one, or leave blank
    Description: We are a website development company in Patiala that helps make websites for clients in the Patiala region. Our key services include #webdeveloper #webdevelopment #webdesign #developer #webdesigner #responsivedesigner #websitedevelopment #webmaintenance
```

**Step 2**

Next, add reviews to your business listing. Aim to have at least one more review than the lowest number of the top 3 results + 1 for your targeted keyword. This will increase your visibility and credibility in search results.

For example, if I am ranking for "Web Developers in New York". I will add at least 53 (52 + 1) Reviews.
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qi78lwa5d120do2ry7gq.png)
So, enlist your family and friends google accounts to add 53 Reviews.

Understand that It usually takes 20 Days for getting our business visible on Google Maps. But you could start this step just after completing the first step.


**Step 3**
Finally, drive traffic to your business with Google Ads. A budget of $10 can get you 30-40 clicks and the potential many clients. This investment will pay off quickly as you start earning money from your services.

We are aiming of ads as shown in below image

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/38bgtlhi9qc7fxt6dtnm.png)

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You can do all these steps in one day, and hopefully, within a week, you will start getting Clients.

Remember, sometimes taking shortcuts in life can be okay as long as it doesn't harm anyone. In this case, adding reviews to Google Maps is a small step that can lead to big rewards 💰. 

If you differ on that let the community know why? 🤔

Don't just read this article, take action. Follow these steps and start making money as a developer today. The opportunities are endless, so what are you waiting for? Head to 
https://business.google.com/create and get started on your road to financial success