Do I have to know graphic design to be a web designer/developer?

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The main skill you need to have to get into freelancing is client sales and management. You do not need to be a good developer or a good designer. You can be bad at both of these things and still succeed.

You should already have a good relationship with a graphic designer and a web developer that you can call on for on-demand hourly work before you start looking for gigs. You don’t want to be in the position of having to juggle client obligations. Do work you can do yourself to save money, avoid stress and multiply your efforts by hiring others when appropriate. Yes, this means when they ask you to do a logo.