Tips for Success!

If you are like us, you want to earn money with your existing technical skills. You have all the skills you need to work on projects but something is missing, you are not making money or at least not the amount of money you would like to make.

Based on our own experience, we have seen what things work and what things don't work in the struggle of getting more clients and how to keep them coming to us. We hope you find the following tips interesting and helpful::

June 2010 Tips (Newest to Oldest)

Buyers find out who is really interested in their project by the types of questions that freelancers ask to them. Don't forget, the trick is not only in asking questions but in asking the right questions!

Buyers like working with sincere people so try your best to be sincere always both before a project starts and throughout a project's development. You will find out that sincerity always pays off better than lying to a buyer about something.

Different technologies, different preferences, but in the end, what buyers care the most is that their end product works like they want. You may not realize this but sometimes buyers incline themselves to a specific technology just because they heard good things about it.

It is not a bad idea if you propose them an alternative technology specially when you don't master the technology they are requesting. You will be happy to know that you will no longer be leaving money on the table!

Be professional in your way of thinking and in your communications with buyers, it will not only give them a good impression of you but they will also be willing to pay you more than to any other freelancer for their projects.

Success is not only about applying for freelance jobs, its about the way you apply to them!

Buyers or potential clients are not interested in your vast experience in technology, they are mostly interested in how you will help them solve their problems with your skills.

That's the great thing about freelancing, it's very promising. There are always plenty of freelance jobs to apply for but if you lack theskills to get those jobs, you are going to end up leaving money on the table.

It's about trust, win their trust and you win their projects!

Build client trust by exposing yourself as you are, whether that is your company or you as an individual. Don't pretend to be someone who you don't really are.

Set your rates fixed based on how much money you want to earn per hour and stick to that but sometimes be flexible and offer a little discount to clients. In the end, the people that really want to work with you will end up hiring your professional services.

What makes you stand apart from your freelance competition. Think about it...

Apply to many freelance jobs to ensure getting just a few.

Ask direct questions about project's requirements and buyers will love you!

You are looking forward to hire freelancers that will meet all of your needs. It's not easy to be a buyer specially when you are not involved that much in technology.

The following is a list of tips that you can apply in the process of selecting the right candidate for all your projects and while working with them throughout a project's development.

June 2010 Tips (Newest to Oldest)

Some buyers often like to post small "test" projects for freelancers to work on so that they actually find out how it is to work with that freelancer. Have you ever done that? Wouldn't be bad to give it a try.

A good freelancer can be identified by their passion for what they do.

Coder's love to work with you when you let them know what you want in good level of detail.

Consider higher bids as well specially if you are looking to get quality work done. Cheaper price don't always means quality work!

Don't always go for a technology that a freelancer is suggesting you for your project without finding out more about it. Your friend Google is there to help.

Look for freelancers that know how to communicate well, specially through written communication. They tend to make your life easier when a project is being developed.

Working long-term with a freelancer is not a bad idea but always be open to change of freelancer when you find it convenient. Sometimes leaving the bronze can help you find the gold.