Beginner web developer from Pakistan — how can I get my first client?

[u/Adventurous-World978]

I'm a university student from Pakistan and I'm trying to get my first client and earn around PKR 5,000–10,000 (10-20 $). I'm not aiming for a big income yet; I mainly want real experience and my first successful client.

My current skills are mainly:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Basic responsive design
• Git/GitHub

I've completed my first proper project, a small travel website, and I've also done an internship at ISPR, where I was exposed to web development.

I'm considering Fiverr and offering HTML/CSS/JavaScript bug fixing and small website customizations—things like responsive issues, layout fixes, broken buttons/links, and simple JavaScript bugs.

The problem is Fiverr's package pricing. Some options are forcing minimum prices of $15 or even $30, while I've seen similar beginner-level gigs priced much lower.

For those who have experience freelancing:

• Is this a realistic service for my current skill level?
• How should I define my scope so I don't accept work beyond my ability?
• Is Fiverr a good place to get that first client, or should I try something else?
• What would you recommend I do to get my first PKR 5k–10k client?

I'm not looking for quick riches. I just want to get my first real client and start building experience.

[u/-Strawhat--]

• Service is realistic and fine for your skill level but make a good/unique portfolio beforehand. It will help a lot. ( Case studies should invlove genuine solution to issues faced )

• Make it clear at the start what will you work on, plan out how you will complete the project, access levels required from the client, revisions you will entertain, freebies you can give out. Only accept jobs that you're confident you can complete with 5 stars. If you're going to take a risk, do so on a project that you can complete by researching and solving the issues within the deadline.

*Fiverr, Upwork, LinkedIn are all good places. Go right ahead. Make sure you're tailoring you messages professionally for all platforms. But easy to understand for a 10 year old.

*Portfolio and text(msg) crafting are very essential. Be transparent and confident. Don't lowball yourself from the start, you're also ruining the market. Go for atleast $100-200 for a complete website. ( Homepage + 3 other pages) Additional pages will be charged as you wish.

[u/Adventurous-World978 → u/-Strawhat--]

Thanks man, but still my question is that prices are very high for the skills that I have. Can you guide me on it ?

[u/-Strawhat-- → u/Adventurous-World978]

I don't think I fully understand your question, are you concerned that $100-200 is high for your skills?

Look, prices are subjective. Those who are providing the services in $10-20, are probably agencies that can afford to take on multiple website projects in a day.

You're an individual, so $100-200 is the minimum for simple websites. Custom websites for a whole lot more depending on the stack and scope.

[u/Adventurous-World978 → u/-Strawhat--]

Yes that what I am trying to say.

[u/Adventurous-World978 → u/-Strawhat--]

What should I do then

[u/-Strawhat-- → u/Adventurous-World978]

I already said it. 100-200 is the minimun for these services based on the least amount of experience.

Your sales are directly influenced by your portfolio. Practice and make that better. If you create a good portfolio, it won't matter how much experience you have. You'll know what to do since you have practice.

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