First, treating your freelance profile as your business would be best. Promoting your freelance business is a best way to get new interesting jobs.
In the end, you are responsible for your work and success. Because of that, you should promote yourself and your professional skills.
There are many promotion ways, some of which are free or must be paid.
Freelance promotion websites and techniques:
You can promote your business by using the following tips:
● LinkedIn (Create a profile, add your professional portfolio, and connect with the people in your professional area.)
● Facebook (Create a business page with your online products/services so potential clients can find and follow you.)
● Instagram (Create a profile so you can showcase your professional knowledge and services to a specific audience.)
● If you already have a profile on social media, update them with relevant data (what you do, where, and link to your portfolio.)
● Create your blog (Some websites where you can create a blog for free are: Wix, WordPress, Joomla, Blogger.com, Weebly, Jimdo, and Squarespace.)
● Make an online portfolio (Use free websites to create a professional portfolio. Some websites for creating design portfolios are: Behance, Dribble, Coroflot, Carbonmade, and Crevado.)
● Show your skills by creating tutorials (You can publish them on Youtube or other social media profiles.)
● Write a guest article for the blogs in your professional area (Make a list of the websites that accept
● Join forums & communities related to your professional area.
● Make a group on social media as a promotion and support for people with the same and similar businesses. Interact regularly with members by posting interesting and relevant posts.
● Send cold emails to potential companies and clients (This is a great way to get clients outside the social and freelance websites. It requires a little research for companies related to your profession. After making a company list, you need to send them emails with your resume and potential professional collaboration.)
