26 traits that make a great freelancer and which will get you the best freelance jobs!

26 TRAITS THAT WILLGET YOU THE BESTFREELANCE JOBS

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Freelancers are all over the world butsome stand out among the crowd. Thereare certain qualities that help them stand

out and make their own mark.

Today, we will see 27 such traits that youcan inculcate in you that will actually get

you the best freelance jobs


1. An Eye forDetail


A great freelancer is able to see thedepth of every job and foresee whatcould go wrong and explain it in time


2. Ability ToMulti-Task


At any time you will have more than 1job at hand. If you are unable to jugglemore than 1 job at a time then... You

must be able to do so :) :)


3. Rejectionsbecome

Second Nature


With so many marketplaces on therise it is getting tougher to get jobs...Rejections will always come along


4. Optimisationof Time


There is no leave coz your'e on yourown. So all the more reason to manageyour time well between family and work

coz you'll have to availabe 24x7


5. New Business and

Existing Jobs Delivery


Plan your day, say an hour of new jobhunt and rest for existing jobs deliveryit will make life easier for you because

you can't stop either of the two


6. Neweism


It is important to keep abreast of allthat is hapenning such as algoritms in

SEO and new PPC channels etc.


7. KeepReading


Bring me the fresh... Every clientwants it and as a freelancer it give you

a tight collar to proactively do it. Forthat you will have to keep READING!


8. Appreciationof your

Competitors


You never who could be of help toyou. Whenever possible always like

and appreciate your competitorsvictories. It does not make you small!


9. Testing Yourselfwith Contests


Don't get into the comfort zone if youare getting freelance assignments

regularly. Keep testing your skills byentering design, copy contests etc.


10. Engaging with thetop guys andeveryone else


If he is at the top, then there is a thingor two about him. In fact, if you can getan outsourced job from him, then you

can know how he/she does it


11. Crediting yoursuccess to clients


Without clients, we all are nothing. Soeverytime credit your clients with yoursuccess. It make you humble, and it

will bring them back to you!


12. EducatingClients


Invariably no client has the amount oftime on a project that you actually

need. If you go on and explain how itworks he might just appreciate it


13. Charging forwhat youare worth


While in the beginning I understandthat it might be difficult to charge whatyou are worth, but over time you mustbe able to justify your time and cost


14. Explaininggoof ups


Every freelancer has goof ups. Welldon't avoid an interaction with your

client. It will get him all the more mad.Explain and promise to rectify


15. Playing withtime differences


Freelancers serve clients all over theworld. If you can ask your clients whenhe/she is available you will be able torespond in no time to every query :)


16. Negotiating foroptimum prices


Sometimes prices are unjustified. Noproblem. Try and get the best possible

price and let the client know that ifhe/she can promise more jobs, you'dbe glad to lose some money today!


17. ProfilingYouself


A Complete Profile is your marketingface along with an actual photo of

course if possible. Try and specialiseas much as possible with specific skills


18. No Fly ByNight


Get in the world of freelancing if youintend to be there for the long-term. Icompare freelancing to Mutual Funds.Longer the investment better the ROI


19. InvestingIn Self


In the current Digital World, there is somuch to learn. Upgrade your skills asyou go ahead. Take up a new courseand invest in your personality as well!


20. Referencing forMore Work


You must ask for references. This isthe real way you can capitalise on anexisting client who is happy with your

services. Even if he has 5 friendsyou're on your way!


21. Selling andUpselling


Needless to say, if you don't upsellyour'e leaving money on the table! Askfor additional orders and explain how

you can deliver more quality


22. Extensionsto Projects


There will be times when extensionswill be needed. Inform in advance that

it will take X days longer thanpromised. Don't wait for him to ask you

and then say your'e sorry


23. FamiyBonding


During general conversations, bring upyour family. Let him know that you areout for a weekend with your family andask him what does he do and see the

magic of relationships


24. Testing NewServices


If you are launching a new service, thebest is to test it on existing clients. Givethem a discount or do it for free withoutlosing your shirt. They know you well!


25. Assistants toReplace You


As your work increases you mightwanna consider hiring someone and

doing some of your daily tasks orsome specialised work as well. Now

your'e time is more valuable than ever!


26. ReviewsAre Great!


Ask for detailed reviews from everysatisfied client and always ask fornumbers! Traffic stats, Rankings,

engamgement etc.


Thank You!


That's it for now amigos. If we have missedany, please do let us know in the comments

below.Also share your success stories that you

might have using any of the above attributesor of your own!
