Working as a freelancer
- August 24th, 2009
- Posted in Web design news
Through many years of freelance one of the most important keystones of freelance success which was not even covered here is Deep and close communication with a client. Yes, great and professional communication would give you 50% of successful projects. You must remember that you are far away from being the only interested freelancer and your prime goal must not be setting up a cosy office but training your self to treat the customer the best as you can, to treat the client better then others.
Learn to present and sell your self, as the client has no idea of what he would get at the end but he cat get a very clear picture of the person he is planning to work with.
Consider, building a very clear highly professional communication plan of presenting your skills and portfolio. Your goal is to make customer feel that you are not just a professional with skills but you are also highly reliable and responsible, ready to negotiate and prove you deserve the work.
Show your self but do not show off! Provide your picture and client will 20% be more secure with you, know you in face and feel that you have nothing to hide behind. Provide maximum contact details and explain your working hours as well as time zone to be able to response your customer as fast as possible and not to make the client worry.
Follow those basics and you gain 90% more work in no time.
