{"id":17771,"date":"2013-07-27T21:01:34","date_gmt":"2013-07-27T13:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=17771"},"modified":"2021-12-02T21:22:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T13:22:28","slug":"skills-working-on-the-web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/skills-working-on-the-web\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Skills You Need to Be Successful Working Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/category\/freelance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Freelancers<\/a> wanting to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/calculate-breakeven-point\/\" rel=\"noopener\">cut costs<\/a> and maintain full editorial control will frequently and aggressively invest in honing their own skills. More often than not, these new skills will turn out to be <strong>extensions of their prior knowledge<\/strong>. But to really expand your business and broaden your horizons, you should look beyond the present moment or assignment, and envision your future.<\/p>\n<p>What skills would be wise to take on now as an investment down the line? The<strong> more diverse and offbeat your skillset<\/strong>, the greater chance you\u2019ll have of landing that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/50-freelance-job-sites-for-designers-programmers-best-of\/\" rel=\"noopener\">coveted gig<\/a> and letting your new startup fly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to step outside our comfort zone and give some thought to attaining these 10 skills. When the time comes that you\u2019ll need them, they\u2019ll come in handy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/emerging-freelance-fields\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Freelancers: 10 Emerging Fields To Tap Into\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Freelancers: 10 Emerging Fields To Tap Into<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/emerging-freelance-fields.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17423 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/emerging-freelance-fields.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Freelancers: 10 Emerging Fields To Tap Into<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover new and emerging freelance fields that can help you earn more money and expand your skill set....\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Awesome viral videos<\/h2>\n<p>Youtube, Netflix, and other video platforms have taken the Internet by storm, making up for roughly <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cw39.com\/cw39\/netflix-youtube-account-for-nearly-half-of-all-internet-usage\/\">half of all web traffic<\/a>. What\u2019s clear from this data is that video is more than a passing fad. We use it for both distractions, and for education. But by far the most popular (and sometimes perplexing) videos are viral ones.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/skills-working-on-the-web\/viral-videos.jpg\" alt=\"viral-videos\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\"><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone and every company is trying to crack <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/viral-web-videos-characteristics\/\" rel=\"noopener\">what makes a video go viral<\/a>. Quite simply, some people are better informed and thus think differently than the rest of us. Those who get social traction from their videos can turn that interest and share into profit and loyalty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/viral-web-videos-characteristics\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 5 Common Characteristics of A Viral Web Video\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Common Characteristics of A Viral Web Video<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/viral-web-videos-characteristics.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-15377 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/viral-web-videos-characteristics.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">5 Common Characteristics of A Viral Web Video<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tViral videos can be so useful on many fronts, from being an effective marketing device (e.g. Honda -...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>2. Photographs<\/h2>\n<p>Pictures on all of your online and offline pages will keep people interested and keep reading. It\u2019s easy to find inexpensive stock photos in this day and age, but if you can do it yourself, you can add your personal touch and tweak it to fit the content.<\/p>\n<p>Camera costs have come down so much over recent years, and technology has advanced, so <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/dslr-vs-milc\/\" rel=\"noopener\">it doesn\u2019t require a professional<\/a> to get that great shot. Once you have your camera in hand, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/guide-to-purchasing-your-first-digital-camera\/\" rel=\"noopener\">getting started<\/a> is as easy as snapping the shot you wish. Experts can offer you the direction you need for dealing with shadows, taking action shots, and more, but at the end of the day only you can make your photos unique.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/showcase-of-beautiful-photos-taken-with-iphone4\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: iPhone Photography: Beautiful Photos Taken With iPhone 4\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">iPhone Photography: Beautiful Photos Taken With iPhone 4<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/showcase-of-beautiful-photos-taken-with-iphone4.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-9330 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/showcase-of-beautiful-photos-taken-with-iphone4.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">iPhone Photography: Beautiful Photos Taken With iPhone 4<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo years ago, if you were to show someone an awesome picture and ask them what was it...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>3. Basic HTML skills<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re operating a business of any sort in 2013, you\u2019re going to need to start with a dynamic website to attract new customers. Thanks to WordPress and other all-in-one blogging services, the days of hiring expensive IT guys to troubleshoot and solve your blogging problems are over.<\/p>\n<p>But as a blogger, no matter what you write about, your daily life, a tutorial, a satire, a review site, having control over HTML gives you endless possibilities.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/skills-working-on-the-web\/know-basic-html.jpg\" alt=\"know-basic-html\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\"><\/figure>\n<p>It can be daunting to dive into the code but once you know <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tag\/series-html5-css3-tuts\/\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the basics<\/a> of what\u2019s happening beneath your pages, you can save yourself a lot of time and costs, or leave you better equipped to communicate properly with developers who can help you take your site further.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Love what you make<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, this can be taught. Everyone wishes to love what he or she does, but how many of us love what we create or publish? Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian offers <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KKYkmYuk5l8\">an array of advice<\/a> to help you connect with your customers and to build a network of people who will advocate and advertise for you, for free.<\/p>\n<p>What you put into your work and business emotionally, will pay off in huge dividends. The best time to be thinking about these ideas is when you are creating a company and you\u2019re <strong>closest to the original idea and momentum<\/strong>. As clients roll in, you can implement these tactics and strategies.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Begin video marketing<\/h2>\n<p>Looking to set yourself apart from others in your digital space? Video marketing is the hot way to achieve it. <strong>Turn traditional marketing mechanics into savvy messaging<\/strong> that will market your products and services online.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/skills-working-on-the-web\/video-marketing.jpg\" alt=\"video-marketing\" width=\"800\" height=\"572\"><\/figure>\n<p>With so many people watching TV and other videos on their computers these days, there\u2019s a real opportunity to make a name for yourself through paid advertisements or a successful Youtube channel of your own making. People should see you and feel like they\u2019re getting to know you, and your service.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/top-youtube-tech-channels\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 20 YouTube Tech Channels to Subscribe\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">20 YouTube Tech Channels to Subscribe<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/top-youtube-tech-channels.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-16453 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/top-youtube-tech-channels.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">20 YouTube Tech Channels to Subscribe<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYouTube has definitely evolved beyond being a site for videos. It is now a place where people share...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>6. Control your SEO<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re probably looking to turn to Google or Bing to drive new customers to you. Knowing the relevant local search terms that apply for your business is the first step in executing a strategy to \"win\" those terms. In the short- and long-term of it, it is easier said than done.<\/p>\n<p>To only focus on the content is not enough, SEO is absolutely essential to grow a business in today\u2019s business world, and there are plenty of places where you can get up to speed on how to appropriately get Google to place the odds in your favor. Play the game right and you\u2019ll walk away a winner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/seo-mistakes-bloggers-should-avoid\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 SEO Mistakes All Bloggers Should Avoid\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 SEO Mistakes All Bloggers Should Avoid<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/seo-mistakes-bloggers-should-avoid.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-11208 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/seo-mistakes-bloggers-should-avoid.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 SEO Mistakes All Bloggers Should Avoid<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch engine optimization (SEO) is vital to any successful blogging campaign. Therefore it should be implemented in the...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>7. Customize your business cards<\/h2>\n<p>Freelance designers who are familiar with what Adobe\u2019s InDesign can offer know how easily you can play with your company logo and other marketing materials.<\/p>\n<p>Business cards in particular are important to consider since they function in the real world like how connections are made online via social media today.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/skills-working-on-the-web\/designer-business-card.jpg\" alt=\"designer-business-card\" width=\"800\" height=\"656\"><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s the weapon of first impressions and if you are doing any level of networking for your business, you\u2019ll want business cards that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/business-card-design\/\" rel=\"noopener\">reflect your personalit<\/a>y and expertise. Even if you hire someone else to ultimately create your cards for you, you\u2019ll want to experiment with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/business-card-design-100-creative-examples-useful-tutorials-and-templates\/\" rel=\"noopener\">some samples<\/a> yourself and to see what different styles can offer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-businesscard-templates\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Freebie Release: 10 Business Card Templates (PSD)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Freebie Release: 10 Business Card Templates (PSD)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/free-businesscard-templates.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-16631 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/free-businesscard-templates.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Freebie Release: 10 Business Card Templates (PSD)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUntil the business card finds a better, faster, more convenient replacement, it serves as the most secure connection...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>8. Excelling in accounts<\/h2>\n<p>Many creatives dread the thought \u2013 and sight \u2013 of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/microsoft-word-excel-templates\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Excel<\/a>. But if you\u2019re going to be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-finance-apps\/\" rel=\"noopener\">tracking expenses<\/a> and keeping tabs on goals, you\u2019ll want to monitor how things are progressing.<\/p>\n<p>Accountants and office managers can prove valuable at certain high-pressured times of the year, yet you can step in yourself for the typical daily needs.<\/p>\n<p>With a little structure and planning, you\u2019ll find an easy way to cut down on costs. Besides, if you\u2019re watching your spending closely, especially at the beginning, you\u2019re more likely to <strong>keep to your appointed budget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-finance-apps\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Best Android Apps For Personal Finances\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Best Android Apps For Personal Finances<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-finance-apps.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17460 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-finance-apps.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Best Android Apps For Personal Finances<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor many people, one of the most difficult tasks is to manage finances - especially when you have...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>9. Care for your computer<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. On deadline, our computer goes haywire unexpectedly, and we don\u2019t know how to proceed. It\u2019s too late at night to call our computer guy to check it out. However, you can actually prepare yourself for the inevitable meltdown.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/skills-working-on-the-web\/create-backup-for-data.jpg\" alt=\"create-backup-for-data\" width=\"800\" height=\"656\"><\/figure>\n<p>Learn how to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/online-backup-sync-tools\/\" rel=\"noopener\">back up your files<\/a> (it\u2019s a skill: something to be learned to deliver a purpose!) load anti-virus software that actually works, upgrade computer hardware, and how to speed up your machine.<\/p>\n<p>So, when the dreaded shutdown does occur, you\u2019ll be prepared and will be able to <strong>get things back on track rather than wait for help to arrive.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tools-to-protect-computer-from-infected-usb-drives\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Secure Your PC From Infected Thumb Drives: Tips & Tools\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Secure Your PC From Infected Thumb Drives: Tips & Tools<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tools-to-protect-computer-from-infected-usb-drives.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-10387 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tools-to-protect-computer-from-infected-usb-drives.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Secure Your PC From Infected Thumb Drives: Tips & Tools<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA thumb drive or flash drive \u2014 is the most common portable data storage device. However, it can...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>10. Share your wisdom<\/h2>\n<p>Did you enjoy the tutorials you were introduced to here? Want to make money teaching others what you know? Well, like with everything, there are best practices to take note of and to be recommended. Uncover the secrets to making good online courses, tutorials or demos.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t require a big budget to get started. Teaching others about your field or areas of interest will drive them to learn more about you and what you can offer them. It\u2019s a great way to reinforce your credibility and authority on a subject. As consumers, we\u2019re <strong>more likely to give our business to those who we trust<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freelancers wanting to cut costs and maintain full editorial control will frequently and aggressively invest in honing their own skills. 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