What is a Digitalist?

What is a Digitalist?

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April 05, 2025•2 min read

💡 What Is a Digitalist?

And How You Can Become One in 2025

TL;DR

A Digitalist is someone who creates value in the digital world — through skills, tools, and creativity. Whether you're designing graphics, building automations, marketing online, or launching businesses, you're part of the growing digital workforce reshaping the economy. The best part? Anyone can become one.

🌍 A New Kind of Worker, A New Kind of Economy

We’re living through a massive shift. The economy is increasingly digital — with marketing, communication, operations, and sales moving online faster than ever before.

But it’s not just tech companies adapting. Entrepreneurs, freelancers, students, and small business owners are becoming what we call Digitalists — people who work, earn, and build their future in the digital space.

According to CNBC and Upwork, skilled freelancers now earn more per hour than over 70% of traditional U.S. workers. Platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and TechStart’s own Marketplace are proof that the future of work is flexible, skill-based, and tech-enabled.

💻 What Does a Digitalist Actually Do?

Being a Digitalist doesn’t mean working for a tech company or being a coder. It means using digital skills to solve problems, tell stories, or deliver results.

Here are just a few ways Digitalists work:

  • Creating logos, websites, or branded content

  • Running social media campaigns or paid ads

  • Writing emails that convert readers into customers

  • Setting up CRM systems that automate workflows

  • Launching podcasts or managing online communities

  • Consulting on digital strategy for small businesses

The unifying factor? Digitalists turn skills into income using the internet.

🧭 How to Become a Digitalist (From Scratch)

At TechStart, we believe anyone can become a Digitalist — even if you’re starting with no experience. Here’s how:

  1. Take the 1-Minute Assessment
    It helps identify your goals, skills, and starting point.
    👉 Start Here

  2. Join the Academy
    Access free digital training and certifications in tools like CRM, websites, and marketing.

  3. Get Certified
    Earn project certifications in Email Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, and more.

  4. Start Earning in the Marketplace
    Once you’re “Gig Ready,” you’ll get access to real client projects inside TechStart’s Marketplace.

Whether you're a student looking to build your future, a freelancer ready to earn more, or an explorer learning out of curiosity — you're welcome here.

🌟 The Digitalist Mindset

Digitalists don’t just work online — they think differently.

  • They stay curious

  • They learn new tools

  • They create and experiment

  • They collaborate from anywhere

  • They grow through action

It's not about perfection — it's about progress.

🚀 Ready to Start Your Journey?

Becoming a Digitalist doesn’t require a fancy degree or a big investment. Just a willingness to learn and take that first step.

Take the 1-minute TechStart assessment and let’s map your path forward.
👉 Take the Assessment: www.techstart.ai/start

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