Learn about Freelancing

Build a successful freelancing career with the help of these tutorials. Learn how to find clients, set rates, manage projects, and make more money.

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  1. 3 Things Holding You Back From $3,000+ Website Projects

    3 Things Holding You Back From $3,000+ Website Projects

    Tutorial Beginner

    When I started my web design business in 1999, the first project I got paid for earned me a whopping $900. The project after that ... $500 (plus a box of...

  2. How a Teenager From Nigeria Built a Five Figure Freelance Writing Business

    How a Teenager From Nigeria Built a Five Figure Freelance Writing Business

    Tutorial Beginner

    It's really hard to make a living as a freelance writer. Yet, some still manage to pull it off, sometimes against all odds. While native English speakers...

  3. 3 eCommerce Fulfillment Options: Which One is Right for Your Business?

    3 eCommerce Fulfillment Options: Which One is Right for Your Business?

    Tutorial Beginner

    In a world where you can set up an online store in just a few clicks, anyone can become an eCommerce trader. But even though setting up shop is easy, you've...

  4. How to Put 'The Business Model Canvas' to Good Use

    How to Put 'The Business Model Canvas' to Good Use

    Tutorial Beginner

    The book "Business Model Generation" should ring a bell for freelancers and many entrepreneurs. It explores the possibilities of using a 'Business Model...

  5. Building a Successful Freelance Email Newsletter, Series

    Building a Successful Freelance Email Newsletter, Series

    Tutorial Beginner

    As a freelancer you're actively marketing, working to bring in new clients, and encouraging existing clients to continue to use your freelance services....

  6. 10 Ways to Promote Your Freelance Blog to Get Clients' Attention

    10 Ways to Promote Your Freelance Blog to Get Clients' Attention

    Tutorial Beginner

    You've slogged through the challenges and gotten up your freelance blog. You've written a blog post, chosen a catchy image, and hit 'publish.'...

  7. Tips for Offering Deals and Discounts as a Freelancer

    Tips for Offering Deals and Discounts as a Freelancer

    Tutorial Beginner

    One of the most common struggles in freelancing is making sure that you get paid enough for your time and effort for every project. Determining the right...

  8. 40 Attention-Getting Post Topic Ideas for Your Freelancer's Blog

    40 Attention-Getting Post Topic Ideas for Your Freelancer's Blog

    Tutorial Beginner

    Lots of freelancers want to promote their services by starting a blog that their prospective clients might read. But soon, most of them sputter out. It's not...

  9. How to Set Up Your Google Plus Freelancer Account

    How to Set Up Your Google Plus Freelancer Account

    Tutorial Beginner

    So you've decided to take the plunge into Google Plus? Good for you! The first thing you must do is set up your Google Plus freelancer account. In this...

  10. How to Evolve from Freelancer to Agency

    How to Evolve from Freelancer to Agency

    Tutorial Beginner

    Most freelancers are ambitious. We have to be if we want to build up a solid client roster and bring home enough income to justify not getting a day job. But...

  11. A Freelance Graphic Designer's Guide to Marketing on Pinterest

    A Freelance Graphic Designer's Guide to Marketing on Pinterest

    Tutorial Beginner

    Freelance graphic designers and web designers often have to get creative with their marketing efforts. Sometimes the budget simply does not allow for...

  12. How to Configure Your Freelancer Facebook Page

    How to Configure Your Freelancer Facebook Page

    Tutorial Beginner

    Facebook Pages, in Facebook's own words, "give a voice to any brand, business or organization to join the conversation with Facebook users." To engage on...