Fiverr vs Upwork: Is One Better for Freelancers in 2021?
With so many choices of where to find freelancing work, it can be difficult to choose which platform you should dedicate your time to. I know I have my favorites but not every platform out there is suitable to every freelancer – and not every freelance has the time to play around with what’s available to see what works.
How Do You Successfully Market Yourself as a Freelancer?
As a new freelancer, the key to landing clients is to network and self-promote. While this might seem intimidating, the internet has made it a lot easier than it used to be.
Can I Make More Money Freelance Writing Than at My Day Job?
Freelancing has become a huge trend lately, and Intuit estimates that by 2020, 40 percent of the workforce will be freelancers. That could certainly be you.
What are the Barriers to Mental Health as a Freelancer?
Have you ever worked in an office environment? If you have, then you know that the constant meetings, team-building exercises, and office politics can wear you down over time and cause some serious mental health problems. Throw an introverted personality into the mix, and those day-to-day interactions with clients and colleagues can feel downright oppressive.
Is Being a Creative Freelancer Your Secret Weapon to Content Marketing?
10 million jobs in the creative industries were lost in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Endless lockdowns meant freelancers worldwide had to find a new futureproof career. Fast.
What Are the Best Sites for Freelance Writers to Display their Work?
A recent web conference left me with this valuable lesson: “A writer without their own website is like a vendor without his own stall.” As a previous post has discussed, your website and your online portfolio of your work are not only your base of operations, but also the place where potential clients will come find you and check your work to see if you’re worth hiring.
How Do I Edit My Work as a Freelancer (And Avoid Word-Blindness)?
In the modern digital age, writing serves as both a promising career path and a lucrative freelancing opportunity. Freelance writing is one of the most popular occupations in the gig economy, a rapidly growing employment sector that also includes rideshare driving and various creative and marketing gigs.
