Comments on: The Freelance Developer Insight — An Interview with Mr. Jonathan Snook http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/ Freelance Advice and Freelance Jobs - FreelanceSwitch Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:13:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Kilian Valkhof http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18227 Kilian Valkhof Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:54:13 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18227 Interesting interview. Though there weren't any 'special' questions, it gave a nice insight in Jonathan's opinion and experience with freelancing. Part of why people look up to him (I'm sure that makes him really uncomfortable) is the fact that, in the light of being a 'rockstar freelancer' he's still seems really down to earth. That's nice :) Interesting interview. Though there weren’t any ’special’ questions, it gave a nice insight in Jonathan’s opinion and experience with freelancing. Part of why people look up to him (I’m sure that makes him really uncomfortable) is the fact that, in the light of being a ‘rockstar freelancer’ he’s still seems really down to earth. That’s nice :)

]]> By: links for 2008-03-12 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18185 links for 2008-03-12 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:19:18 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18185 [...] The Freelance Developer Insight — An Interview with Mr. Jonathan Snook - FreelanceSwitch - The Fre... I know I come to the table with a rare mix of skills that gives me an advantage. Having the varied skill set that I do allows me to understand what the client wants, what the user needs, while also keeping in mind the possible limitations at the same time (tags: interesting interview web design freelance business) [...] […] The Freelance Developer Insight — An Interview with Mr. Jonathan Snook - FreelanceSwitch - The Fre… I know I come to the table with a rare mix of skills that gives me an advantage. Having the varied skill set that I do allows me to understand what the client wants, what the user needs, while also keeping in mind the possible limitations at the same time (tags: interesting interview web design freelance business) […]

]]> By: Mark Abucayon http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18160 Mark Abucayon Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:02:20 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18160 Nice interview very inspiring.. great thanks. Nice interview very inspiring.. great thanks.

]]> By: Web Standards… Zealot or Skilled Worker? by Vernon Kesner http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18155 Web Standards… Zealot or Skilled Worker? by Vernon Kesner Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:52:23 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18155 [...] has an interview with Jonathan Snook and it’s a great one!  One area really struck home to me; most [...] […] has an interview with Jonathan Snook and it’s a great one!  One area really struck home to me; most […]

]]> By: Niki Brown http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18152 Niki Brown Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:42:24 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18152 Great interview! I am a fan and an avid Snitter user :D Great interview! I am a fan and an avid Snitter user :D

]]> By: Garry http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18146 Garry Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:26:15 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18146 After 7 years working as a developer for other people I made the jump to freelance. The experience of working on a variety of different projects for large and small companies has definitely been a major help, as has the amount of contacts I've made along the way. In two and half years of freelancing, I've not had to go looking for work, all thanks to the networking and word of mouth I've built up over those initial years of working for companies. After 7 years working as a developer for other people I made the jump to freelance. The experience of working on a variety of different projects for large and small companies has definitely been a major help, as has the amount of contacts I’ve made along the way. In two and half years of freelancing, I’ve not had to go looking for work, all thanks to the networking and word of mouth I’ve built up over those initial years of working for companies.

]]> By: Dor http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18144 Dor Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:03:40 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18144 I liked the interview, although it could use a bit more of interesting questions... I liked the interview, although it could use a bit more of interesting questions…

]]> By: Bryan A. McCarty http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18140 Bryan A. McCarty Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:50:41 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18140 Well conducted interview. I especially enjoy the humbled recommendations at the end of the interview. As a 23 year old, I'm working towards the goal of someday being full-time freelance. So, it's good to hear the bit about "working with others" first. Much thanks for the insight! Bryan A. McCarty Well conducted interview. I especially enjoy the humbled recommendations at the end of the interview. As a 23 year old, I’m working towards the goal of someday being full-time freelance. So, it’s good to hear the bit about “working with others” first. Much thanks for the insight!

Bryan A. McCarty

]]> By: Lawrence Salberg http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18137 Lawrence Salberg Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:03:41 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18137 Thanks for the great interview, Ivan. I'm a huge Snook fan (the guy and the fish!). It's nice to see such openness and honesty from Jonathan - really helps us little guys. I hate invoicing too - although having recently switched to Quickbooks Online Edition has helped as I can punch out an invoice as I'm talking to the client or at my favorite cafe (although it only works with IE... grrr....). I didn't realize Jonathan had been doing freelance for only 3 years, so it's good to see he (also) wrestles with the idea of returning to "the man" for income. @Jonathan: Double your rates. You are worth it, dude! Thanks for the great interview, Ivan. I’m a huge Snook fan (the guy and the fish!). It’s nice to see such openness and honesty from Jonathan - really helps us little guys. I hate invoicing too - although having recently switched to Quickbooks Online Edition has helped as I can punch out an invoice as I’m talking to the client or at my favorite cafe (although it only works with IE… grrr….). I didn’t realize Jonathan had been doing freelance for only 3 years, so it’s good to see he (also) wrestles with the idea of returning to “the man” for income.

@Jonathan: Double your rates. You are worth it, dude!

]]> By: Edmonton Web Design http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18135 Edmonton Web Design Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:57:29 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/interviews/the-freelance-developer-insight-an-interview-with-mr-jonathan-snook/#comment-18135 Great interview. I've been a fan of Jonathan's work for a while now. Great interview. I’ve been a fan of Jonathan’s work for a while now.

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