advice for entry level

You just have to keep learning and getting better. Make some websites either for friends and family or for yourself. Eventually you will get a job. Just don't give up.

I don't think it is easy to find a traditional job (go in to work, punch in, sit at desk, and code) coding. I could be totally off here, but a lot of coding is sourced. People have a single task or job that needs to be done and they try to find people to do that task. That is how I am making my living. There are tons of people that want a website, or need help with their current site. A lot of people need help integrating applications they use through an API. There are websites that try to connect people who have task to people that can do them.

1. Check out odesk.com, elance.com, or fiverr.com and search for what people are looking for.

2. Decide what you want to focus on and build the skills here in Treehouse.

3. Offer services to your friends and family pro bono to build your portfolio.

4. Apply to jobs on above sites. Let people you know know that you are looking for work in Web Development.

That is what I did 2 years ago and now am working full time from home in Web Development and CRM Support so it can be done. (But not without hard work)

Good luck.

I've never had trouble getting a traditional coding job. They are pretty common since there aren't that many qualified people. You do have to know a lot for most of them though.

If you don't have a degree in computer science, digital design, or whatever, then a good portfolio is a must. Yes it will most likely mean doing work for free or for cheaper than it should be, but in the long run it will pay off. Keep your current job, and once you have 10 -15 live projects start applying for jobs.

But yeah freelance is also a good option.