Before working online became a reality, freelancers either had to live in a specific area or travel to those areas to get a job. These days with online tools like websites, email, social marketing, instant messaging and video conferencing, a freelancer can connect with a lot more people a lot faster and easier, without ever leaving the home office.
Not every line of work lends itself to freelancing, but people can and do make money online as freelancers in lots of different professions, including:
- Writing Programming Mobile Development Graphic Design Web Design Marketing
Starting Out: Use a Freelancer Website
Guru. com is just one site freelancers can use to earn an online income.
Most freelancers struggle to make money online at first. There are several websites that connect different kinds of freelancers with clients. The pay is low because the freelancer doesn’t have a reputation yet. Still, people who want to start out making some money online can do so very quickly by using one of the websites listed below.
To find a freelance website that fits your skill set, do a google search.
Beyond the Mass Freelancer Websites
Any freelancer who stays stuck in the rut of using mass websites to get work won’t ever make much money.
Successful freelancers use networking to build a client list. Online networking combines strong social skills with a portfolio website, social media, recurring work and referrals. Build at least a very thorough LinkedIn bio or a small website with a portfolio. Then use social media to spread that website. To learn this skill, get a solid book on social media marketing like The Art of Social Media by Guy Kawasaki.
Once you land a client, work very hard to make them happy. Recurring work means earning more money in less time. Referrals are gold because most clients will take the word of a friend or colleague over a billion dollars worth of advertising.
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