Kevin Codamon, also known as Kiven, is a multimedia head and web worker with extensive experience in web development and freelancing. Web workers are freelancers who primarily operate online, providing flexibility, creative outlets, and often higher pay. To succeed as a web worker, one needs essential tools, an impressive portfolio, effective marketing strategies, and the ability to foster connections within the community.

1. Web Worker
Freelancing on the Web
By Kevin “Kiven” Codamon

2. Who am I?
Kevin Constantine A. Codamon aka Kiven is the Multimedia Head of the first
and leading online game publisher in the country, Level Up! Inc
(http://levelupgames.ph) . His daily responsibilities include enforcing web
standards, improving usability and adoption of the latest web technologies. He
also manages the Web development, Multimedia content and SNS publishing
teams.
Other than his day job, Kiven also blogs
at http://codamon.com,http://problogger.com.ph and runs the backend
for http://technogra.ph, recently awarded one of the rising blogs of 2009 at the
recent Philippine Blog Awards.
He also has his own web hosting company, Skaizer.com (http://skaizer.com),
where he hosts some of the popular bloggers in the Philippines and does
freelance work for clients such as UNO Magazine, 7-11 and Friendster
Philippines. He is a member of the Philippine Web Designer’s Network since
2000 and has been connected to the web since 1996.
Kiven is a graduate of the Philippine Science High School, Diliman Campus
and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science from
University of The Philippines, Diliman.

3. What is a Web Worker?
A Web Worker is a freelancer whose
work and income is primarily web
based.
Derived from the original definition by Skellie of
http://freelanceswitch.com/

4. Why did I become a WEB WORKER?
1. ADDED INCOME
Supplement/Augment your salary
with income from your web
projects.
Here are some sample items that you can pay for
with income from the web:
- Top of the line Laptop
- Utility Bill Payments
- Gadgets
- Business Capital

6. Why did I become a WEB WORKER?
2. CREATIVE OUTLET
Let your creativity and passion for
your field continue to ignite. Practice
your craft.

7. Benefits of being a WEB WORKER
1. FLEXIBILITY
You can work for who you want,
when you want, in any state or
country in the world. All you need is
your computer and an internet
connection.

8. Benefits of being a WEB WORKER
2. MONETARY ADVANTAGES
Payments are usually in US Dollars
and are usually higher than
completing a local job.

9. What you need to be a WEB WORKER
The Web Worker’s Toolkit:
1. A computer
2. Fast and reliable internet connection
3. USB drive/Portable HD
4. Camera/Scanner
5. Skype/Email Client/YM-MSN-IM
6. Image editor
7. Templates

10. What you need to be a WEB WORKER
The Paperless Office
1. Digital correspondence
2. Online payments
3. Online accounting (Mint.com, etc)
4. Multiple backups

11. Where to get work?
Bloggers/Writers
AssociatedContent.com
Pros: better articles get more revenue
Cons: low base payouts

12. Where to get work?
Bloggers/Writers
http://manila.craigslist.com.ph/web/
Pros – targeted to local writers, a lot of home based jobs
Cons- anonymity, no enforcement, no feedback system

13. Where to get work?
Bloggers/Writers
Elance.com
Pros- Lots of available jobs, Regulated, project tracking and
collaboration
Cons- paid monthly service

14. Where to get work?
Bloggers/Writers
Jobs.Problogger.net/
Pros – Blog Networks, No membership
Cons – Limited choices

15. Where to get work?
Designers/Coders
Elance.com
pros: Variety of jobs, free basic membership
Cons: paid membership

16. Where to get work?
Designers/Coders
Guru.com
Pros – Variety of jobs, has free limited membership
Cons – costly membership rates

17. Where to get work?
Designers/Coders
Scriptlance.com
Pros – ton of available jobs
Cons – prices start really low

18. Where to get work?
Designers/Coders
http://manila.craigslist.com.ph/web/
Pros – targeted to local designers, a lot of home based jobs
Cons- anonymity, no enforcement, no feedback system

19. How to get work
1. BUILD A KILLER ONLINE
PORTFOLIO
Prospective clients usually would like
to see what you have done in the
past.
TIPS
- Show off your best work
- Show only related skill
- Easy Way to contact you

20. How to get work
1. BUILD A KILLER ONLINE
PORTFOLIO
Prospective clients usually would like
to see what you have done in the
past.
TIPS
- Show off your best work
- Show only related skill
- Easy Way to contact you
ooking for a photographer for a wedding, I’d be interested due to the quality of this photogra

21. How to get work
2. BUILD A BLOG
Build your online reputation by
showcasing your knowledge of your
chosen field (ex. photoblog for
photographers)
TIPS:
- Promote your skillset
- Be professional

23. How to get work
3. USE FORUMS/MAILING LISTS
Harness the innate traffic and
interaction of community forums.
Mailing Lists are also a good way to
promote your services.
TIPS
- Read the forum rules
- Don’t Spam

24. How to get work
4. ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES
Expand your reach by spreading the
word about your services. Create a
website. Promote yourself.
TIPS
- Always add your url and email address
- Try Adwords and Facebook Ads
- Create a resource and give it away

25. How to get work
4. ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES
Expand your reach by spreading the
word about your services. Create a
website. Promote yourself.
TIPS
- Always add your url and email address
- Try Adwords and Facebook Ads
- Create a resource and give it away

27. How to get work
5. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Monitor job postings on job boards.
Assess current status of bids and bid
accordingly. Review requirements
before bidding.
TIPS
- Monitor competition
- Be professional
- Respond quickly

28. How to get work
6. EASY WAY TO PAY
Provide a way for clients to pay you
quickly and safely.
TIPS
- Signup with payment services such as
Paypal.com or Moneybookers.com
- Have a credit card payment facility

29. Personal strategies
- Use Google for promos
- Start with low hanging fruit
- Collaborate with other web workers
- Be patient
- Improve your weaknesses
- Learn from your mistakes
- Be adaptable
- Be as efficient as possible

30. THANK YOU!