Freelance Success Blog
Welcome to the Freelance Success blog, where you’ll find practical how-tos, success stories, inspiration, and much more.
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Do You Know the Best Way to Develop an Awesome Freelance Brand?
Successful freelancers know that clients choose freelancers who look and act professional. And they know that a unique, visually engaging brand is part of a professional image. That’s why successful freelancers hire a professional designer to develop their brand.
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Recent Posts
Being Resilient Helped JoAnna Pendergrass Overcome Setbacks and Make More Money
When JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, launched her freelance writing business, JPen Communications, in 2016, things went really well. JoAnna was doing work that she loved, and using both her medical expertise and her writing skills. Then about a…
Testimonials: The Easy, Proven Way to Make Clients Trust You
Testimonials on your freelance website build trust with clients who don’t know you yet. That’s important because clients want to do business with freelancers they trust.
When one of my clients complimented…
Your Email Signature: The Secret Weapon You’re Overlooking
Usually, when something sounds too good to be true, it is. But you really can create a powerful marketing tool—a marketing email signature—in less than 5 minutes. And a marketing email signature will help you impress steady, high-paying clients, and colleagues…
3 Easy Ways to Get More Referrals from Your Clients
Get more referrals to steady, high-paying clients by satisfying your current clients. When you do this, your clients will refer you to their colleagues inside and outside of their companies.
Just ask Kristin Harper, PhD, MPH, ELS, Mia…
3 Surefire Ways Volunteering Helps You Get Freelance Work
Since 1997, Melissa L. Bogen, ELS has built her freelance medical editing business on one key thing: referrals…
How to Grow Your Business with Help from Other Freelancers
When bad things happen to freelancers, we usually think that we must have done something wrong. But most of the time, it’s not you—it’s the client. Learn how…
Why Other Freelancers Should Be Your Best Friends
Having a strong network of freelance friends is one of the easiest ways to succeed. Your freelance friends can give you referrals, along with support and advice.
Freelance writers…
The Surprising Thing That Will Get You More Freelance Work: Follow Up
Would you spend a few hours a month or less to get more clients? Following up with clients who are interested in working with you but haven’t hired you yet is an easy…