I've done some freelance work before, mainly writing scripts and occasionally handling websites. Now, I'm eager to dive fully into freelancing but I'm having a hard time identifying a specific niche on the web. I have skills in frontend and backend development, and I want to focus on something that isn't overly saturated. With website builders making landing pages more accessible, I worry that the demand for coders is declining. I'd love some advice on where to begin. Also, just to clarify, I'm not looking for a full-time job but want to build my own freelance network slowly.
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The struggle with website builders is real when it comes to landing pages, but it doesn’t matter much when you're working with projects that require real custom logic, like API integrations or internal tools. I spent too much time stuck in the 'just a website' market before I shifted to businesses needing genuine backend work. The competition is way lower there, and clients usually have the budget for developers.
Yeah, I feel the same way. With website builders and AI on the rise, it's tough to compete in that area. I’m still unsure about which niche to target even in full stack projects since there are so many out there.