How to catch the first fish on freelancer pools
Transcript of How to catch the first fish on freelancer pools
How to catch the 1st fish on freelance pools
An experience sharing seminar by SellerSmith
Tran Huong Trang – Growth Hacker
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Freelance marketplace overview
Upwork is the biggest and best pool for freelancers
Biggest
Best
● Policies and workflow to protect freelancers
● Serious customers mainly from developed countries
● Tools to support freelancers’ work
How to catch the1st fish on the pools?
#1 - It’s not an overnight success
Million experienced freelancers
Low bidding from Indian freelancers
Lack of project estimation
Little knowledge of specific freelance markets
Little job bidding experience
=> Start small with 1st job
#2 - Build a strong portfolio first Keep it personal
Show off previous related works
Take skill tests
SellerSmith’s profile on Upwork
#3 - Choose small jobs Choose only jobs that you can definitely do
Start with small budget and finish it fast
#4 - Personalize your proposal Proposal = get first touch
Provide the solutions and timing
Include related works in numbers
Be friendly
Keep it short
#5 - Confirm before accept the offer Recheck all requirements
Have your scopes
#6 - While on job Fast communication
Frequent status updates
Ask when you get stucked
#7 - Get 1st review Review = Trust
Ask for review from client
Review for client as win-win game
#8 - Response Speed is the key - install iOS app
#9 - Outline clearly tasks of the job
#10 - Show off your skill. Provide free consultation
#11 Small Things Matters
#12 - Build the Personality on the profile page
# Bonus tips from freelancers with 1,000+ hrs Start talking & provide free advices
# Bonus tips from freelancers with 1,000+ hrs Provide alternative way of communication
# Bonus tips from freelancers with 1,000+ hrs
Emphasize on reading the JD already and understand the requirements Point to the past experience and reputation
Go fishing is tough. Keep calm and just bid.
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