Freelancers A to Z #018 How to Go from Newbie to Pro in 2021
Freelancers A to Z is a series of roundup posts with captivating curated blog posts, podcasts and articles.
My purpose is to give you as a freelancer a place where you can find support and help with productivity, motivation and time management issues. Here you will find simple yet powerful hacks to improve your productivity and boost your freelance business instantly.
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A lot of people quit their day job and enter the freelance world with the hope of achieving an easy lifestyle. Where there are many pros to freelancing, one cannot jump straight away.
You need to take into account numerous factors. Because you are your own boss, freelancing requires you to be vigilant, active, and responsible.
The tasks you get are one you signed up for and needs to be of top-notch quality. Freelancers use many different techniques to make sure that they are seen as a reliable source to invest money in and get work done.
Being organized, having a memorable page, and using social media to get loads of clients is a great way to mark yourself as a freelancer. Here are some things you can keep in mind as you divulge into the freelance world.
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How to Regain Control Over the Messy Desktop You’ve Got on Your Computer?
Organizing your workload as a freelancer is always the first step. But you should also make sure to organize your folders and files as a freelancer for more efficient work.
The article presents different ways through which you can organize the work you get from clients and specify the work you do for them. First of all, you need to have a reliable structure and have the most important folders in front.
If you have important files hidden away in the deepest section of your folders then you will waste your time looking for them. The article also makes a valid point by saying that you need to keep backup ready. Different apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, and many other sites can be used as a way to keep your work safe.
So how can you organize your files? The article gives you easy solutions. Because freelance is mostly digital, a way to keep your folders organized is when you sort by the client.
The article says that if you have recurrent clients then you can sort your folders likewise. Another very efficient way to organize your folders is by the deadline and having an archive folder.
This way you stay on track and revisit previous articles easily. Two folders that can really help you out, as per the article, is when you place your financial files separately and your inspiration ones separately.
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Why You Should Think About Starting Webinars as a Part of Your Freelance Business?
As technology grows every day, you can make use of it for your benefit. Freelancers can benefit from the latest technology to ensure that they get clients for the work they do. Many freelancers use Webinars to grow their business.
The webinar is a site that is used to provide information and many freelancers use it to reach a wider audience. This article gives you insight as to how you can use Webinar for your freelance business.
Other than the fact that you reach out to millions of people personally, you can also show and sell your expertise. Another benefit of Webinar, says the article, is that you can create a network and get more people on your team.
The article gives tips and tricks to ensure that you are on the right track when using the Webinar. Make sure that you have good video and audio quality, offer solutions and reuse the material for other sites.
Webinar is a great way to make your presence known in the freelancing world. Not only are you building a rapport with the clients but you are also helping many people out.
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Boost Your Business With a Pitch-Perfect “About Me” Page
Having an amazing about me page as a freelancer can really help you up and boost your game and earn more clients. This article jots down tips and tricks that you can use to make sure you get an eye-catching about me page.
First and foremost, choose a professional and clear profile photo. This way the clients know they aren’t being scammed.
The article also pushes you to make a memorable introduction and show off your skills so that the clients know who you are. Another very important thing to add to your about me page is to make sure you highlight your best asset.
What makes you stand out and different. The article also wants you to keep in mind the client; how your work would benefit them, and to make sure you state facts.
Testimonials, comments, anything that can give you the upper hand would be a great way to manage your about me page.
Next, the article says to make sure you add what the client can do to reach you and add in social media links to leave a mark. A great about me page will surely land you great clients and this article teaches you the best way to do it.
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Instagram Marketing 101 for Freelancers
Nowadays with Instagram being used too fervently, you can use it to get more clients. One needs to learn the tips for Instagram marketing for your freelance business. The article gives you great tips and tricks that you can use to your benefit.
You can for sure get an amazing clientele if you have a very captivating bio. Treat your bio like an about me page, don't overdo it but don't miss anything out. Make it fun and attract more people.
The article also points out that you can measure traffic using different shortcuts. By using this, you can get an idea as to how many people view your Instagram. You also need to be sure of what your goal is and what you are going to post.
The way to make your Instagram page stand out, the article says, is to use hashtags that favor your work and to post images and videos. This way you can stay on track, not make it boring, and keep attracting more people.
A lot of people search for clients through hashtags, add lots of them. The article says that you also need to be sure when you post the content. Usually, people use social media during the evening, posting then would be more beneficial.
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How to Attract More Clients Using Twitter?
A great way to attract more clients is through Twitter. First, as the article points out, you need to make sure your business stands and make a great profile that represents your work. Following this, the article says that freelancers need to network with people.
Freelancing always requires networking and you can do that on Twitter by commenting and retweeting. You can also use hashtags and keywords to make sure that you stand out from the crowd.
The article also makes a point by stating that freelancers need to make sure that they enter Twitter chats and get an idea of what kind of work is in demand.
The website also states that freelancers need to be active in making sure that they do not miss an opportunity. You can easily find clients on Twitter, all you need to do is a little digging.
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All work and no play…
The last thing I would like to share with you is music. It has a special place in my life. For that reason I listen to music when I work. However, as some of you already know, it’s also because I want to cut off the noise caused by my neighbors.
This week Disclosure, an electronic music duo from England, and their fresh new album “Energy“. A glimpse of party mood at the end of this crazy year.
Last but not least: in the next issue your playlist can appear in this place. So leave in comments your favourite music that you love to listen when you work.
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Mariusz from the Time Continuum App