FreelanceDevRoadmap

Month 1 – Web Foundations

Build strong fundamentals in HTML and CSS. By the end of this month, you will be able to design and deploy responsive static websites for real businesses.

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Week 1 – Semantic HTML

  • HTML5 structure & elements
  • Forms & input types
  • Accessibility basics (aria, labels)
  • SEO fundamentals

Week 2 – CSS Fundamentals

  • Selectors & specificity
  • Box model
  • Typography & spacing
  • Flexbox layouts

Week 3 – Layout Systems

  • CSS Grid
  • Responsive design
  • Media queries
  • Mobile-first approach

Week 4 – Project Builds

  • Business landing page
  • Multi-section website
  • Fully responsive redesign
  • Deploy using Netlify or Vercel

Month 1 Projects

Project 1 – Local Restaurant Website

Responsive multi-section website including hero, menu, contact form and Google Maps embed.

Project 2 – Personal Trainer Landing Page

Conversion-focused landing page with call-to-action, testimonials and responsive layout.

Project 3 – Service Business Website

Full static website with services, about page, and mobile optimization.

Freelance Outcome

After Month 1, you can confidently build and sell static business websites to local clients. Typical beginner freelance range: $300 – $800 per project.