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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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