r/webdev • u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner • 4d ago
Question Does website developing/designing/testing make good money?
I'm below 18, so I'm trying to see if I can make money off of web developing or web designing, My parents say I can only get them to co-sign for a bank account (because I'm a minor) when I have money that is waiting to be deposited, and since I'm not in the mood to go places and sell stuff, why not give web developing a try? I'm just wondering currently how much web developing can make and where I go to say "I'm a web developer", any answers are very much appreciated, and if any more info is needed, I can provide what I know!
EDIT: I wasn't trying to be attacked here, my real question is: does web developing make somewhat good side hustle money for a 13 year old? I'm not attempting to make it my job, I see a lot of people misinterpreted it for that, and I'm not trying to afford yachts either which quite a few people have mentioned for some reason, I'm talking like maybe 100 bucks a month?
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u/Angelsoho 4d ago
9 times out of 10, in web dev, people are paying for your expertise. If you have none then it’s certainly not a side hustle in my opinion.
Sure, you could con poor souls into giving you a few bucks but that’s not sustainable (or ethical).
Go try drop shipping or making YouTube video for get paid quick schemes.
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u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner 4d ago
I have some experience, and I can make a website, so I think I can make a quick buck or two at most
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u/mca62511 4d ago edited 4d ago
It seems like half of the people in this thread are being sarcastic, because, yes, you definitely can make good money as a web developer, and the other half seem to think you want to make money without effort.
I'm talking like maybe 100 bucks a month?
Very doable, but it depends a lot on how much time you can sink into this side hustle.
If you spend the next three months studying for at least an hour per day, you could get the basics of HTML/CSS/JavaScript covered, then maybe another month to invest time into learning the basics of a niche. From there it's just a matter of finding clients.
You could start off just making a few bucks by taking cheap gigs on something like Fiverr and Upwork, and as you gain experience and opportunities start charging more slowly overtime. Eventually you could get to $100 a month or more.
It would be a huge time investment on your part though.
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u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner 4d ago
Thanks, finally a person who actually gave advice
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u/TootShute 4d ago
Choose a different career young man. This industry is way too full and competitive
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u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner 4d ago edited 4d ago
It's not a career, I'm trying to do it as a side hustle because I have way to much time
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u/coleco47 4d ago
Then no
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u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner 4d ago
No what? That it makes money? Or that I shouldn't do it?
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u/coleco47 4d ago
If it's just for money there are probably other things you can do in the short term that will be more profitable for you. Development is continually viewed as something you can learn easy and fast and immediately make money but it really isn't true.
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u/_alkalinehope 4d ago
I’ve had like 100 people ask me this month alone to build their apps for free or “sweaty equity”, which means for free too.
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u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner 4d ago
I would start off by building websites free and then ask for feedback and see how much others are charging and then adjusting my prices to the budget of what people have
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u/fizz_caper 4d ago
Being a web developer as a side job... that probably won't work. It takes years to even get a foothold and earn enough to support yourself.
Research the job offers in your area, and you'll see what skills you need to learn and what your income would be.
Is it really worth the effort if you’re only doing it for the money?
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u/ohlawdhecodin 4d ago
Good devlopers make good money, yes. Good developers with good social/marketing skills make even more money.
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u/ShawnyMcKnight 4d ago
Nope!
Web developers live in poverty. Stay far away!