The Hottest Web-Based Careers for Today's Economy.

With today's level of technological advancements there has never been a better time to make a living while on the road. It does require forethought, a solid line on income, and a special brand of diligence but it can be done. Even on a local level more and more businesses are beginning to offer employees an opportunity to save money by working some hours from home; this arrangement also gives businesses the chance to lower the cost of overhead by using less office supplies, lowering utilities, and requiring a smaller workspace. With the old-school job security now being all but nil it's a great time to start envisioning a lucrative job that fits in with your life instead of the other way around. Here are some of the hottest careers that can offer you a flexible schedule and freedom of movement.

Web design and development:

It's a well-known fact that every business requires a website if it hopes to be viable, so it makes sense that there's a need for Web designers and developers. If you have a strong background in graphic arts and writing code you have a very good chance of being able to write your own ticket in today's Web-based economy. Granted, a lot of graphic designers already know this, so at first glance it would appear that there is an uneven number between workers and jobs available, but it is simply a matter of finding your niche, developing a solid client base, and producing work that is better than your competitors.

Do more than you promise, finish before deadline whenever possible, and become an effective communicator so that more can be easily understood without the time-consuming and cost-prohibitive need for going back and forth for clarification. And while it's important to have a broad range of experience, it is never a bad idea to also have a specialty, whether it's a signature style or unparalleled customer service.

Content writer:

It makes sense that all of those sites out there need something on them, and not everyone is a decent writer; or if they are they still might not be versed in writing for the Web. If you are a writer who can communicate simply, effectively and in bite-sized portions you mayl have a future in writing content for the Web.

Working from home or outside a traditional office environment does require dedication and self-discipline, but you'll also get to work in your jammies and that's pretty awesome. Again, find your market and do your best to keep your clients happy, and whenever possible work to save money for those “ lulls. On a side note: if you write and do web development you greatly increase your odds for work.

Multimedia Producer.

One of the hottest trends for supporting a more nomadic lifestyle is to be multi-talented in a variety of online platforms. Are you a photographer? Can you edit video? Do you specialize in an area of expertise? From dog care to record collecting, if there is something you know that others want to know there should be some way to monetize that, so find a need and then fill it.

And finally, no matter how you pursue a Web-based career look to the people who are doing what you want to be doing; find out how they got their start and the steps they took to gain footing in their career. It doesn't mean necessarily following their exact same path but it does keep you from having to reinvent the wheel at every turn.