There is a vicious enigma that anyone who is just starting a career has to face. You need experience to get started but you can’t start a career without experience which can be a difficult challenge especially for starting freelancers. However, it is every freelancers dream to travel and be able to work anywhere, even on the white sandy beaches of Malaysia. Even experienced freelancers can find it hard to find work since the industry is becoming very popular and the competition is growing tougher. Knowing how to stand out from other freelancers and getting engaged for work on your own terms is the key to becoming a successful freelancer.

Freelancing is like a business and in 2021 a serious business must invest in a website. A freelance portfolio website provides potential clients with digital samples of your work. If you are just starting the journey and have not been hired before, then you can work on some projects for yourself and add them to your digital portfolio. A digital portfolio does not only prove you have done the skills but it also shows you have the technological apprehension to create and maintain a website.

As your work continues to grow, so should your digital portfolio, keeping your website up-to date with your most recent projects can help you gain more compensation from clients.

After you start getting clients, you should remember to request testimonials for your work which is proof of a job well done and the basis of a good reputation. Other useful ideas involve biding for freelance jobs on various websites, asking for referrals from previous clients, and improving yourself by learning more about your field.