"Freelancing World" The Series Part 3 "TOP 5 HIGHEST PAYING FREELANCE JOBS"
"Freelancing World" The Series Part 3 "Top 5 Highest Paying Freelance Jobs"
In this blog, I am going to tell you about the highest paying freelance jobs. If you are thinking of becoming a freelancer then, you should try learning the skills that I am going to discuss in this article.
Welcome to the 3rd part of this series. If you have read the first 2 parts, then I am assuming that you know all the basics of freelancing. In part 2 of this series, t have told you about all the scams that you should be aware of before entering into the freelance world.
Now let’s dive right into this blog!
The world of freelancing is very fancy looking. It has all the features of an ideal job like,
- Working from the comfort of your home
- Working at your desired time
- Having full control over your work
- High payments
- Your name is highlighted
- Being your own boss
All of these things make freelancing an ideal job. However, there is a whole different side of the freelancing world that people are mostly not aware of. Becoming a freelancer might look like a dream job to you but it is a very difficult field.
Getting into freelancing and actually making money is a pretty hard task. It takes a lot of hard work to get to the stage where you can have all of the above-mentioned luxuries of this job. But, the results of this hard work are very fruitful.
TOP 5 HIGHEST PAYING FREELANCE JOBS
Now, there are several services that you can provide as a freelancer. You should choose the one that has your interest, and the one that matches your skills. Here is a list of some of the highest paying freelance jobs;
1. SEO Content Writer
SEO stands for “Search Engine Optimization”. I will get into the details of SEO in the other parts of this series. So, stay tuned for that!
Content writing is one of the most popular freelance careers these days. Almost every company needs content writers. To step up your game, you should learn SEO. This way you can get higher-paying projects. There is a very high demand for SEO content writers in the freelance world.
If I talk about my freelance content writing career, then let me tell you that it wasn't like I wrote my first blog or article and got hundreds of dollars for it. It wasn't even published on my name. At the start, I wrote about 104 articles that weren't published on my name. I had to follow a strict work timing schedule. Even had to work on the weekend.
I did not get even enough money compared to a normal 9-5 job. However, I was dedicated to my work and learned all the skills I needed to make a name for myself. The major one was learning SEO content writing. Then, after almost a year, my first article was published that was on my name. Then came blogging and marketing.
So, you see, it takes time and a lot of effort to be at a stage like this in your freelance career. But after you reach there, it is definitely one of the highest paying industries to be in.
2. Graphic designer
Graphic designing is a very high paying freelance career option as well. However, you have to be great in graphic designing if you want to grab some super opportunities. Of course, experienced designers get way too many offers, so they can choose the one they like. But, even if you are a complete starter in the freelance world, then a great looking portfolio is the key to getting great projects.
3. Developer/Programmer
Freelance programming, coding, and developing are very in-demand careers. This is a vast field and requires a lot of expertise. Unlike content writing and digital marketing, you cannot learn programming very easily. You have to be a technical person, and a degree in a similar field will serve as a great opportunity grabber for you. However, if you are in this field but, now you want to do it as a freelancer, then there are a number of opportunities available for you.
4. Digital Marketer
Digital marketing is also a very high paying freelance job. Almost every field of work needs a digital marketer these days. The best thing is that you can learn digital marketing without spending a single penny. There are many free courses online that will teach you everything you need to know about this work line.
Digital marketing is however a very demanding job. But, if you are good at making strategies and creating digital content then this might be a great option for you.
5. Translator
If you know how to speak and write at least two languages, then you can go for a freelance translating job. This is very high in demand job and certainly one of the highest paying one too.
For example, if you know English and Korean, then you can become a translator. This way you will be given a project to translate Korean shows or dramas into English. Due to the immense popularity of Korean dramas and music these days all over the world, this is a very high paying job.
EndNote
Other than the above-mentioned jobs, there are many other freelance jobs that pay very well. You just have to make sure that you work hard and are dedicated. Then, no one can stop you from getting that luxurious work life.
Written By Eisha Mirza
