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Five Ways To Land Your First Freelance Client
Get your first long-term client with these options.
Freelancing has become an increasingly popular career choice, allowing individuals to work on their terms and pursue their passions. It’s what allowed me to work for several years with great clients writing interesting content.
However, finding your first freelance client can be extremely challenging, sometimes even frustrating. I found some initial luck with sites like Freelancer and Upwork but that was almost five years ago. Now, these sites are saturated and landing a job can be challenging.
While traditional methods such as networking and job boards can be effective, there are also some overlooked ways to land your first freelance client. With a little hard work, you can use these options to land clients and jumpstart your freelance career.
1. Volunteer your services
Volunteering your services is one way to get your foot in the door as a freelancer. This could be for a non-profit organization or a local business you admire.
By doing this, you can gain valuable experience and create a portfolio of work to showcase to potential clients.
