The world of freelancing has become so popular to the extent that several people are now beginning to embrace it. Freelancing could serve as a source of steady revenue or probably just a part-time job. Then, one question every new freelancer tends to ask is: How do I get my first client? This is usually the problem of most freelancers. However, there are ways you can get your first client.
They are
1. To get your first client, make sure you have a well-detailed profile. Do not leave your profile empty. Make sure that you include all necessary information in your profile
2. Make sure that your public profile is well written, grammatically free from errors and above all your profile should be persuasive. Note that there are other people looking for similar jobs or gigs, hence, be creative with your profile.
3. Have a clean profile. Your Profile should not be clustered so that you do not pursue prospective employers. Make it Clean, Well-organized and Persuasive
4. Also, make sure that you make good use of your tags. For example if you are a writer, it is important to make use of the tags related to writing to help make you visible on the freelance search engine.
5. More so, make sure that you are always online. This is because if you are online, you will always see jobs you could bid for at all times.
6. As a new freelancer, endeavor that you respond to any inquiry on time.
7. You should also have a competitive pricing. Check what other freelancers are charging and offer similar or a bit lower than what they offer. This is to help you get prospective clients.
8. Another thing is to make sure that when you get your first job, endeavor to put in all effort so that you can get a good review or rating.
With the above steps, you are sure to get your first client. Always make sure that you work towards getting good reviews to enable you get more clients.
I totally agree with your tips. Clean and detailed profile and services will surely attract new clients, but positive reviews are in my opinion the most important factor. The clients always analyze and receive a better insight into services by the reviews of the previous customers! So stay focused on keeping up the positive ratings and reviews-they are the mirror of your services.