My name is Kelly and I am a developer. A business owner. An entrepreneur. A forever learner.
I am many things.
But one of the things I'...
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As someone who changed careers and started coding professionally in my early thirties, I've always been of the opinion that anyone of any age who can think logically can learn to code.
That said, I can see how it would be harder for people with responsibilities such as a family to put in the time to learn to code from scratch. I learned while working an unrelated full time job, and I didn't always feel like writing code after work. If I'd had other commitments it would have made it harder to find the time.
exactly the problem I am facing now :( also a recent burn out on the day job had to pause coding for a bit. Not fun but I am trying soon to gradually work back into it.
I feel like printing this post and hanging it on my wall as a daily reminder not to quit. As someone who entered into Development at an older age, I appreciate the fact that you used your Dad as an example that anyone can learn code at any age! Thank you for sharing, Kelly!
That's correct! What you're looking for is a digital marketing strategy. There are companies and freelancers who offer this as a one-time service to get a plan in place, and then you execute it yourself.
This post just sums up the short time (1 day!) I've been with dev.to. Thank you so much for these kinds words, this beautiful post. Words like these are what make me realize I'm making the right choice.
Kelly, not necessarily the target email for this, but appreciate the post. This is truly such a great path, and I'm excited for what your future holds. Truly excited to read your book on freelancing once released, really looking forward and keep up the good work.
Hi Vitali! My business is more in the service industry (it's a marketing agency), so we're doing less productized selling. However, I can still give you a few words of advice. Take a look at how you're promoting your product via social media. Cater your message to your target audience. If you're unsure about your messaging, have a content strategist review the content on your site to ensure you're putting your product in its best light. (Definitely double-check grammar and spelling, as these errors create opportunities for doubt.) The first few customers are the most difficult to get, but stick with it!
This is such a great post and I love your encouragement! š
Keep up the great work Kelly and I hope others can too!
great story! best wishes!!
Hop onboard the coding train, there's literally something for everyone and endless possibilities with the right determination.