Get freelance jobs sooner in web, software and IT

Author - Dushyant TyagiDushyant Tyagi
Mar 15, 2017
Get freelance jobs sooner in web, software and IT

Web development, programming and technical assistant jobs are highest paying freelancing jobs on hourly basis. These categories have highest number of projects and freelancers. This category is so popular and widely known that most people assume freelancing is all about programming and development.



To be a successful programming freelancer you need to follow simple rules that will help you building a good clientele and succeed as a freelancer.




1.Core compatibilities



Most programmers know many programming languages. It is quite difficult to have a programmer who knows only one language. But there is always the one that you are most comfortable in. That is your core compatibility. It is often said that practicing one move hundred times is better than practicing hundred moves once.



Use this core compatibility as an expertise in your profile so that you don’t miss any opportunity in the skill you are master in.




2. Organize your portfolio



It is pretty frequent that you work on a whole different project every time. One could be building a tool from scratch other could be hunting and resolving bugs in a web application and so on. In this case you should optimize your portfolio in different section.



These sections could be Development from scratch, Bug fixing and other appropriate sections. In all sections add the projects you worked on in the past. That will give your experience more visibility as ‘extensive experience widely’.




3. Keywords



Being a programmer, you are the best person to know how keywords and search mechanism work. Be sure to use the right keywords in all your gigs.



It will enable your profile to pop up when employer search with the keywords. Also it is a good practice to be specific and to the point in your approach.




4. Commit less, deliver more



This one trick could help you become a high rated freelancer in no time. When making commitments make sure they are achievable and still leave some room for emergencies. In case of no emergency, use this time to over achieve your commitments.



That will leave your client amazed in a good way and make him do a nice looking testimonial on your profile or at least a good review with 5 starts.




5. Transparency won’t let you down



This one trade becomes unpredictable sometimes. Because of unusual conditions your application might misbehave even after testing properly. You don’t need to hide this fact from your clients. They know the nature of work. Being transparent and supportive will win your client’s trust.




6. Be honest



Being honest is not a skill but is a character trait. Honesty is pretty hard thing to find in online world. And this is the one thing that long term client looks forward in his freelancer.



Be honest with your commitments and work. You will never have to make excuses as the client will understand the usual scenarios in everyone’s daily life.






Last Modified: Mar 15, 2017
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