How To Get Web Development Work Experience

When I first decided I wanted to become a software developer, I kept running into the exact same problem you may be facing:

Everyone wanted to see experience.

But how are you supposed to get experience… if no one will give you a shot without experience?

This is one of the biggest bottlenecks new developers face, and the truth is: you don’t solve it by applying for your first job. You solve it by creating value in the real world — before the job.

That’s why I’m excited to share that LaunchLab is officially partnering with FrontendNow, the developer program that teaches the same path I took:

Gain real experience by building software for small, service-based businesses — dentists, therapists, contractors, accountants, salons, local gyms, etc.

These businesses need modern websites that help their customers book appointments and buy services.
They don’t care if you've worked at a tech unicorn — they care that you can show them a style, a structure, and an application that works.

Here’s why this approach works:

• You build real apps that become part of your portfolio.

• These projects count as experience you can speak to in interviews.

• And yes — you get paid to do them.
  For many of these businesses, a customer is worth $500+, so paying $1,500+ for a website that brings in dozens of customers per month just makes sense.

Do good work. Ask for a testimonial. Now you have a strong portfolio and real-world, paid experience.

This is how you break into the industry without waiting for permission.

If you’ve been trying to find your first step… this is it.

I’ve arranged for LaunchLab members to speak directly with FrontendNow and see if the program is a fit.

You can book a call here:

https://www.learnfrontendnow.com/?el=sarahbenson

And you can read student outcomes and salaries here:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/learnfrontendnow.com

To your growth,
Sarah