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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…


Recent Posts

Your Email Signature: The Secret Weapon You’re Overlooking

A marketing email signature helps you stand out from other freelancers with every email you send. In less than 5 minutes, you can create and start to use this powerful marketing tool.

Usually, when something sounds too good…


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, ELSMia…


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…


Why Clients Need Freelancers They Can Trust

Most freelancers think it’s easy for clients to find freelancers they can trust. But it’s not. If you’re trustworthy, you’ll have a competitive advantage over other freelancers.

It’s been 11 years since Keith D’Oria and I worked…


How to be Irresistible to Your Clients: Do More than Expected

If you want more freelance work from your current clients, just act like a freelance concierge and do more than expected. Satisfied clients will give you more freelance work, and they’re likely to refer you…


How to Make your Web Content Awesome, with Free Checklist

Awesome web content sets you apart from other freelancers and persuades high-paying clients to choose you. It helps you attract bigger, better freelance jobs and clients, and build a stable, successful freelance business. 

Attract high-paying clients and get more referrals…


3 Easy Ways to Get More Freelance Work this Summer

Get more freelance work and build stronger relationships with clients this summer.  Here are 3 ways to do this.

Summer vacations are an untapped opportunity to get more freelance work. When freelancers, and employees at client organizations, go…


11 Steps to a Remarkable E-Newsletter that Impresses Clients

remarkable e-newsletter

Want an easy way to get better clients?

An e-newsletter helps you get top-of-mind awareness for your freelance business. And top-of-mind awareness means that clients will think of you first when they…