{"id":90523,"date":"2020-10-16T09:30:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T06:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/"},"modified":"2020-10-16T09:30:15","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T06:30:15","slug":"7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"#7 fundamental freelancing tips for developers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a285fdb2f963\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a285fdb2f963\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#Focus_on_your_skill_set\" >Focus on your skill set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#Find_low_competition_but_profitable_keywords\" >Find low competition but profitable keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#Select_a_few_freelance_marketplaces\" >Select a few freelance marketplaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#How_should_I_set_the_price\" >How should I set the price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#Always_provide_high-quality_results\" >Always provide high-quality results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#Manage_time_efficiently\" >Manage time efficiently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-fundamental-freelancing-tips-for-developers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#7 fundamental freelancing tips for developers<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                                I think it\u2019s fair to stay the \u2018working from home trend\u2019 is here to stay after the pandemic. However,\u00a0it\u2019s not a new concept but recently people are looking for more ways to\u00a0earn money online.<\/p>\n<p>You might also want to\u00a0get started with freelancing\u00a0or even to\u00a0work independently. So, this article will help you get on the right track.<\/p>\n<p>Full disclaimer: You probably know this by now, but I\u2019m not a freelancer myself, however, all the tips and advice on this article have been collected from people who are successful at freelancing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"focus-on-your-skill-set\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_your_skill_set\"><\/span>Focus on your skill set<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step towards becoming a freelancer is to list down all your skills and then only choose the ones you\u2019re most experienced in. Discovering your strengths will help you stand out from others.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes we\u2019re able to do multiple tasks, which is completely normal. But, you don\u2019t have to be a jack of all trades. It\u2019s a lot easier to beat your competitors if you only focus on a specific niche.<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning, it\u2019s also very important to build your reputation as an expert in a particular field. This will help you get permanent clients because if they\u2019re looking for quality work then they\u2019ll always prefer an expert instead of a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>-purpose freelancer.<\/p>\n<p>Later on, you may gradually expand your services in that skill to get more work.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"find-low-competition-but-profitable-keywords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_low_competition_but_profitable_keywords\"><\/span>Find low competition but profitable keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At this point, you\u2019ve selected a skill to provide freelance services. Now, there could be many types of services that you can offer for each skill. For example:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1323607 lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"290\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-10.03.16-AM.png\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-10.03.16-AM.png 690w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-10.03.16-AM-280x118.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-10.03.16-AM-540x227.png 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-10.03.16-AM-270x113.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-10.03.16-AM-687x290.png 687w\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>So, the main idea is to rank your profile\/service in search results. It\u2019s very important to get continuous work because no<span style=\"background-color: rgba(46, 146, 255, 0.145);\">w<\/span>\u00a0clients will find you organically. But, the thing that matters the most is if a client is searching for a freelancer and your profile or service is not showing in the search results, then they\u00a0will probably never find you. Hence, you\u2019ll not get any jobs.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, we\u2019ve got to perform extensive\u00a0keyword research. It\u2019s absolutely fine if you have to spend a few days on it. Having a basic understanding of\u00a0SEO\u00a0will help you at this stage. In case you\u2019re not familiar with SEO concepts then I would recommend learning it.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019re just starting out so your main target is to find keywords for services that\u00a0no one is working on\u00a0or has a\u00a0very low competition. This is because you can easily rank on low competition keywords as compared to high competition ones.<\/p>\n<p>Also, remember to\u00a0find keywords that are profitable. Meaning that people must be willing to spend money to buy your services. There\u2019s no reason to waste time on services that no one is looking for.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"select-2-or-3-freelance-marketplaces\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_a_few_freelance_marketplaces\"><\/span>Select a few freelance marketplaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, I published an article about\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livecodestream.dev\/post\/2020-09-12-7-best-websites-for-freelancers-in-2020\/\">best freelancing websites<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Live Code Stream. Try to have a look at it and select two or three platforms to get started.<\/p>\n<p>The major benefit of a freelance marketplace is that they act as a broker, which highly reduces the chance of fraud as compared to dealing with clients directly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to create engaging profiles on these platforms. Basically, you have to provide details about your services as well as display an attractive portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Some platforms don\u2019t let you display the portfolio. So, in that case, simply show your previous work samples to clients when they contact you.<\/p>\n<p>The reason behind only working on a few websites is that you could easily manage workload. Later on, you may expand this list when you have a team. For now, it\u2019s better to start small.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-should-i-set-the-prices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_I_set_the_price\"><\/span>How should I set the price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve to keep an eye on your competitors. Find out what they are offering and at what price. It will help you determine what employers are usually willing to pay for your services.<\/p>\n<p>At first, always set a low price than your competitors. Let the clients examine your work before you increase your rates.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019re just starting out, so it\u2019s a bit difficult to get your first project organically. My recommendation is to find customers on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> networks and bring them to freelance marketplaces.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, share your profile\/service on social media platforms. For example, there are many groups on Facebook where people are looking for specific talent. Similarly, LinkedIn can also be a great opportunity to connect with potential customers.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, you have to give your best and do a tremendous amount of hard work. But, it will quickly pay off once you start getting continuous work.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"always-provide-high-quality-results\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_provide_high-quality_results\"><\/span>Always provide high-quality results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best thing about freelancing is there is no limit on how much you can earn in a single day, month, or year. So, if you take it seriously as a business then it has a lot of opportunities for growth. The only requirement is to deliver the highest quality results to your customers.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve even found that customer feedback\/review\/rating is the most important factor that helps us rank higher in search results of freelance marketplaces. So, if your clients are impressed with your work then they will definitely give you good ratings. In turn, it will increase your chances to get hired by more and more clients.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you even have to convince the buyer to leave their review after the task is done. It can only be possible if they like your work.<\/p>\n<p>Always remember that a\u00a0good customer feedback\/rating\u00a0is the\u00a0key to success in freelancing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"manage-time-efficiently\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_time_efficiently\"><\/span>Manage time efficiently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freelancers quickly get overwhelmed when they start getting consistent work. At that crucial time, your time management skills come into play.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike day jobs, freelancing is not\u00a0like a 9 to 5 job. But, you\u2019re your own boss, so it\u2019s completely possible if you create a schedule and stick to it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We just saw the vulnerabilities of a regular full-time job during this COVID-19 pandemic. It enlightens the usability of online freelancing work like never before.<\/p>\n<p>I would say you did the right thing by selecting freelancing as a career. It\u2019s capable to give you a way better income source then your current job. 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