What some good PHP jobs?

Question

I am no professional PHP coder or anything, in fact I am fairly new. I can develop sites but nothing too crazy or fancy with PHP,Mysql,CSS,HTML,javascript. Up to now, all I have been doing is practice coding from books and websites. I am now looking for a 'real-life' experience.

Besides going to a company and getting an interview, are there any other options in which I can get paid to code?

I have posted some ads on craiglists but that's about it.

And because this is my first time going to the 'real-word' and can make mistakes, am I liable if...a site I made for someone gets hacked and that person losses information?

Answer 1

As opposed to posting ads on craigslist, look at the jobs other people are offering.

A lot of people don't know the difference between a web designer and a web developer, look at those postings too.

Also note, working remotely is not unheard of so you can look pretty much anywhere.

Make sure you have an agreement that you are NOT responsible if something gets hacked. I have never run into that being an issue.

Answer 2

A great way to get started freelancing is to use the site Freelancer.com, especially since you're looking for coding-related work. Tons of PHP jobs are posted there daily, from simple 10-minute work to complex projects. And with Freelancer.com, being from the United States automatically puts you ahead of the rest of the freelancers in the eyes of the employers.

This isn't a good long-term solution for someone seriously interested in a programming career, but it will help you learn PHP in many different environments and settings, and it will add some work to your portfolio.

Answer 3

I normally rely on contacts in the business for web projects, you could also try out different websites such as http://www.odesk.com, Rent A Coder to name a few.

Another option is to apply as a freelancer to web development companies, at times big corporations often outsource work to freelancers - make a good cover letter and attach a CV with a portfolio of work you've done and define how you can offer your services as a freelancer.

There are loopholes in every piece on code on the planet - I really doubt if anyone would want to hack into any small or simple project you would work upon. Risk of hacking are often with websites that contain sensitive information such as financial info, personal or credit card information. In either case make sure to get your clients to sign a disclaimer that releases you from any responsibility if something of the sort were to happen.

Best of luck.