26 traits that make a great freelancer and which will get you the best freelance jobs!
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26 TRAITS THAT WILLGET YOU THE BESTFREELANCE JOBS
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ACTIONABLE TIPS THAT QUITE A FEWFREELANCERS OVERLOOK AND
WHICH COSTS THEM DEARLY IN THELONG RUN
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Freelancers are all over the world butsome stand out among the crowd. Thereare certain qualities that help them stand
out and make their own mark.
Today, we will see 27 such traits that youcan inculcate in you that will actually get
you the best freelance jobs
1. An Eye forDetail
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A great freelancer is able to see thedepth of every job and foresee whatcould go wrong and explain it in time
2. Ability ToMulti-Task
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At any time you will have more than 1job at hand. If you are unable to jugglemore than 1 job at a time then... You
must be able to do so :) :)
3. Rejectionsbecome
Second Nature
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With so many marketplaces on therise it is getting tougher to get jobs...Rejections will always come along
4. Optimisationof Time
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There is no leave coz your'e on yourown. So all the more reason to manageyour time well between family and work
coz you'll have to availabe 24x7
5. New Business and
Existing Jobs Delivery
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Plan your day, say an hour of new jobhunt and rest for existing jobs deliveryit will make life easier for you because
you can't stop either of the two
6. Neweism
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It is important to keep abreast of allthat is hapenning such as algoritms in
SEO and new PPC channels etc.
7. KeepReading
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Bring me the fresh... Every clientwants it and as a freelancer it give you
a tight collar to proactively do it. Forthat you will have to keep READING!
8. Appreciationof your
Competitors
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You never who could be of help toyou. Whenever possible always like
and appreciate your competitorsvictories. It does not make you small!
9. Testing Yourselfwith Contests
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Don't get into the comfort zone if youare getting freelance assignments
regularly. Keep testing your skills byentering design, copy contests etc.
10. Engaging with thetop guys andeveryone else
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If he is at the top, then there is a thingor two about him. In fact, if you can getan outsourced job from him, then you
can know how he/she does it
11. Crediting yoursuccess to clients
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Without clients, we all are nothing. Soeverytime credit your clients with yoursuccess. It make you humble, and it
will bring them back to you!
12. EducatingClients
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Invariably no client has the amount oftime on a project that you actually
need. If you go on and explain how itworks he might just appreciate it
13. Charging forwhat youare worth
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While in the beginning I understandthat it might be difficult to charge whatyou are worth, but over time you mustbe able to justify your time and cost
14. Explaininggoof ups
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Every freelancer has goof ups. Welldon't avoid an interaction with your
client. It will get him all the more mad.Explain and promise to rectify
15. Playing withtime differences
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Freelancers serve clients all over theworld. If you can ask your clients whenhe/she is available you will be able torespond in no time to every query :)
16. Negotiating foroptimum prices
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Sometimes prices are unjustified. Noproblem. Try and get the best possible
price and let the client know that ifhe/she can promise more jobs, you'dbe glad to lose some money today!
17. ProfilingYouself
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A Complete Profile is your marketingface along with an actual photo of
course if possible. Try and specialiseas much as possible with specific skills
18. No Fly ByNight
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Get in the world of freelancing if youintend to be there for the long-term. Icompare freelancing to Mutual Funds.Longer the investment better the ROI
19. InvestingIn Self
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In the current Digital World, there is somuch to learn. Upgrade your skills asyou go ahead. Take up a new courseand invest in your personality as well!
20. Referencing forMore Work
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You must ask for references. This isthe real way you can capitalise on anexisting client who is happy with your
services. Even if he has 5 friendsyou're on your way!
21. Selling andUpselling
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Needless to say, if you don't upsellyour'e leaving money on the table! Askfor additional orders and explain how
you can deliver more quality
22. Extensionsto Projects
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There will be times when extensionswill be needed. Inform in advance that
it will take X days longer thanpromised. Don't wait for him to ask you
and then say your'e sorry
23. FamiyBonding
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During general conversations, bring upyour family. Let him know that you areout for a weekend with your family andask him what does he do and see the
magic of relationships
24. Testing NewServices
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If you are launching a new service, thebest is to test it on existing clients. Givethem a discount or do it for free withoutlosing your shirt. They know you well!
25. Assistants toReplace You
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As your work increases you mightwanna consider hiring someone and
doing some of your daily tasks orsome specialised work as well. Now
your'e time is more valuable than ever!
26. ReviewsAre Great!
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Ask for detailed reviews from everysatisfied client and always ask fornumbers! Traffic stats, Rankings,
engamgement etc.
Thank You!
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That's it for now amigos. If we have missedany, please do let us know in the comments
below.Also share your success stories that you
might have using any of the above attributesor of your own!