Over at LinkedIn, Jeffrey asks the cliche “How Important are First Impressions?” This is an example of LinkedIn’s Answers in action, and it shows why it’s a great on-site feature. Here are some highlights:
“It depends upon how much time one has to make that first impression, since, if one leaves behind a bad impression, there […]
It is perhaps every marketer’s dream to maximize word-of-mouth, for it is a very powerful way to promote an idea, service, or product. People are more receptive to what’s recommended to them, rather than marketed to them in the traditional manner. That’s why utilizing word-of-mouth effectively should also be the dream of every freelancer.
An Effective […]
You’ve made the best portfolio site ever, making sure that everything’s easy to follow and that your strengths as a freelancer are properly highlighted. Little do you realize that a potential client tried visiting your website, and experienced certain issues that changed his mind about hiring you. A portfolio website is a freelancer’s face online; […]
Does anyone find it freaky that Calvin Lee looks like well, Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes? In any case, check out his interview, which concentrates on Self-Promotion Made Easy, over at FreelanceSwitch.com. Here’s the money paragraph:
If you’re a freelancer, self-promotion is a must. How else do you expect a potential client to know about you? […]
There really is no such thing as a stupid question, because a so-called “stupid” question helped Peter Bowerman lay out the reasons why the market for freelance writing is bigger than you think.
Mr. Bowerman is a little too optimistic about businesses in general (i.e., even successful businesses don’t fully understand the value of good writing). […]
As I’ve written before, effective online persuasion goes right to the point. Few examples are better than kristenkingfreelancing.com, the website of fellow b5media business blogger Kristen King. Within a few seconds, visitors to the site already know:
What service is being offered
Why the service is important
How to purchase the service
Check out the site now!
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Aside from illustrating that they can meet a project’s requirements, a freelancer should also show a client what’s in it for them.
There are many factors a client takes into consideration when selecting a freelancer for a job. Chief among them is the answer to the question, will the freelancer help me accomplish my objectives? So […]
Establishing a “Looking for Freelance Work” Routine preaches consistency, focus, and a setting specific schedule when it comes to looking for freelance work. Consistency by not missing a single “session”, focus by ignoring possible distractions, and setting a specific schedule by doing it at “9AM” instead of “in the morning.”
You know what? Those three things […]
Here’s something clients all over the world understand: they don’t know how to do everything. And with tight deadlines, is usually makes more business sense to hire people who can do things for them.
That’s basically the reason why freelancers will always find jobs. The problem is in formulating a self-marketing strategy that effectively increases client […]
Livejournal may be emo-haven, but sometimes there are post worth paying attention to for “serious” readers. How much work/personal info on freelance site? by Skellington1 is one of them.
Personally, I think it’s important to maintain a clear division between the personal- and business-related aspects of your online profile. Such division could be two different […]
Showing why "Freelancing" Isn't Just an F-Word Through Shared Experiences and Useful Info.
Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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