Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some advice on finding clients as a freelancer. I've really struggled to land work in the past couple of months, and I'm curious about how others go about this. I primarily focus on building websites for smaller businesses, but I'm starting to wonder if the timing is just off for these kinds of clients right now. I'm based in the US and feeling a bit discouraged. Any tips on how to attract clients or where to look for opportunities would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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It really is challenging with so much competition out there! I’ve found the key is to land your first few clients and provide them with exceptional work. That leads to referrals down the line! A lot of my clients have actually found me through Reddit by participating in relevant discussions. Just be helpful in your area of expertise and the right clients will notice. By the way, how are you currently searching for clients, and how long have you been at this? Patience is crucial in this game!
As a freelancer myself, I totally get the struggle. To help tackle this, I even developed a Python web scraper that finds leads for you—just input a niche and location, and it pulls a bunch of potential clients’ info! It's helped me secure more than 10 clients a month reliably. If you're interested, I’d be happy to show you how it works!
Just a heads up, summer isn’t the best time for getting clients. Most folks are on vacation, so everything slows down. Keep your eyes peeled for September though—that’s when businesses tend to start looking again!
Finding clients can really be a long process, sometimes even taking years. Building a network is key, and that usually means starting out in a role at a company, like an agency, even if it's tough. It’s easier to meet people and form connections that way. People often jump straight into freelancing but there’s a lot of value in laying that groundwork first!
That sounds interesting! Can you share how it works?