Contents

Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................................... 5

Journey: From Zero to Hero: ............................................................................................................... 6

How I become Graphic Designer? .................................................................................................. 6

First Earning From Freelancer Website ....................................................................................... 7

What my clients are saying about me right now: ..................................................................... 7

Introduction: ............................................................................................................................................. 9

What is Freelancer or Freelancing?............................................................................................. 10

Why I should also become Freelancer? ...................................................................................... 10

How much you can earn? ............................................................................................................... 11

You are ready? Let’s start ............................................................................................................... 11

Selection of Freelancer Website: ...................................................................................................... 12

Signup: Become their Member: .................................................................................................... 13

Getting Started: Things you should know .................................................................................... 13

Job Applications ................................................................................................................................ 14

Time Tracker ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Hourly vs. Fixed ................................................................................................................................. 14

How to make Profile Attractive.......................................................................................................... 15

No ID card Type Profile Picture: ................................................................................................... 16

Overview of you profile: ................................................................................................................... 16

Hourly Rate should be Minimum: ............................................................................................... 16

Portfolio should be uploaded: ....................................................................................................... 17

Test Yourself: ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Writing the Perfect Cover Letter: ...................................................................................................... 17

Bad Example: ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Explanation: ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Best Example: .................................................................................................................................... 19

Explanation: ........................................................................................................................................ 20

Applying for the first Job: ................................................................................................................... 20

No Milestone ....................................................................................................................................... 21

Low Price .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Getting Your First Job Done: ............................................................................................................ 21

End of Chapter 1: .......................................................................................................................... 22

Get Your Own Blog: .............................................................................................................................. 22

Let’s Get an Advice From Expert! ................................................................................................ 23

Why I recommend Blogging as Freelancer? .................................................................................. 23

Blog or Portfolio Website: Which should be Selected and Why? ....................................... 24

Solution ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Why Blog should be Your Choice?............................................................................................... 25

Social Profiles and Portfolio ............................................................................................................... 25

Behance: .......................................................................................................................................... 26

deviantART ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Wix ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

End of Chapter 2: .............................................................................................................................. 27

Advancing to the Expert Level .......................................................................................................... 27

Video Marketing ................................................................................................................................. 28

How video can be Helpful for displaying your Services? .................................................. 28

Where I should upload My Videos? ......................................................................................... 29

Enhance Your Creativity ................................................................................................................. 29

Increasing your Hourly Rate with Time ..................................................................................... 29

The Secrets behind Getting All Stars .......................................................................................... 30

Rocket Man ..................................................................................................................................... 30

The Word “Dear” and “Respected” ........................................................................................... 30

Giving Something Extra .............................................................................................................. 30

Ending This Report and Beginning for You .................................................................................. 30

Sharing Is Caring .................................................................................................................................. 31

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Acknowledgement

This eBook is nothing without one of my best friend Deepak

Bhandari he always there to help me in most of the SEO and

designing work Keep Motivating me and Also I like to thanks to all

my friends and family members and bloggers who supported me

completed this short and useful report.

I would also like to thank to Freepik for images they have provided

my friends and family who supported me to complete this and

peruse me to write this for all of you.

Journey: From Zero to Hero:

Before starting this it is important that I should introduce myself

and to share my story with you. Well, my name is saqib ahmad

owner of vectorpsdfree and currently part-freelancer. I am business

student and completed degree of master in commerce.

How I become Graphic Designer?

The year was 2011. I remember that my brother started working as

designer on freelancer website and I am big fan of his designing and

photography and I always appreciated his work. Since you know

that there are lots of online logo design contest website so he used

to add his design there and whenever he completed his design the

only word that I spoke is “wow” but due to some issues he leaved

his work and stared the regular job but his designing leaves the

great impact on me so I thought I should join freelancer website for

purpose of entering in the contest.

I don’t know anything about graphic designing all I know that I can

make a good painting so I started using Microsoft paint. Yes. That

right I started my career as default windows paint program and for

the whole one year my entries keep rejected by the contest holder

but I know that it will improve my skills. But as soon I saw my

paint entry got 1 star I thought now it’s time to move on the next

level and maybe I should get a professional software so I choose

adobe illustrator after doing some research without knowing any

tools of it so I started using it first with the pen tool and with that

tool I made some more logos. But as the time progressed now you

can say that I know most of the tools and can draw best design

according to client description.

First Earning From Freelancer Website

My first earning was $2 only and yes I haven’t forgotten the zeroes

in it that because this is the first ever amount I received from the

first job that is logo design for the company.

What my clients are saying about me right now:

Above are some of the reviews of the logo design contest that I won

and all of them are with great price ranges from $100 to $500

however there are lot more on other websites. Beside these I have

more reviews on hourly and fixed jobs.

So, let’s start this guide and above story is just mentioned so you

know that everything presented here contains the true and personal

experience nothing extra at all.

Introduction:

Unemployment and Low income is the biggest problem that we are

facing now days. How can you spent or make your budget since the

prices and expenses are daily increasing. Research had done and it

has been seen that lots of people are now joining the freelancer

website not that because they have talent but the main reason is

that they need money or they want to increase their income.

So, the question arises that if you are newbie and you want to start

the journey as freelancer then what are the steps, techniques and

methods you need to become the expert freelancer within very few

days. So, in this eBooks I am going to give you my tips, tricks and

method that I have adopted to become the top freelancer.

Ok! Now you thinking that I don’t even know how to work on excel

or you can’t even design. Believe me I was same person like you 4

year before but time has changed and I am sure after reading my

personal experience and my techniques you will also become the

top leader in the freelancer.

What is Freelancer or Freelancing?

Freelancer and Freelancing can be defined as many words like

outsourcing, working for another person or company and making

good for other. In my opinion in simple words you can define

freelancer as “Getting work done from others”

Why I should also become Freelancer?

In this busy world nobody have time to complete their important

work or they are not professional enough to make their work

completed. I believe that freelancer in coming years will enjoy his

life easily since the jobs and other activities are increasing.

How much you can earn?

If you are newbie it’s possible that you can earn $200-$500 but if

you are professional in some area like graphic and web designing

you can earn up to $1000 and even more.

Are You Ready? Let’s start

Perfect! You have taken an excellent decision and I am sure after

reading this report you will surely going to learn and can start your

career as the freelancer.

Above introduction was just a preview of what’s included in this

eBook. Following are serious step by step guide and techniques

which you will learn.

Selection of Freelancer Website:

Back in four years I was confused to choose the best freelancing

website. Since they are many in numbers and have their own

importance. If you search on Google or read forums you will able to

find the top 3 freelancing website which are as follow.

Freelancer

Elance

Odesk

So the question arises that which one you should selected or best

suited for you according to your skills. I know you guys are thinking

lets join all together but for the newbie’s I recommend only one at

this time since you have to know about it from basic to advance and

then you can move to next level. Here I am selecting the Odesk

which is my personal favorite but worked very little their but its

worked well for new joiners.

Signup: Become their Member:

Just like other website it’s easy to join them click on the signup

button and make sure you signup as employee and not as

employer.

That’s really fast I guess let’s move toward the next step I am sure

you already in love with this ebook

Getting Started: Things you should know

All right now are the member of the website here I am going to tell

you some of the things you should know before moving further.

Let’s see!

Job Applications

It’s a kind of bids that is provided by the odesk since you have

started you can see that you have 2 applications that you can apply

in a week and it will reset next week. But you can increase these

applications up to 25 after completing your profile and Test.

Time Tracker

Time tracker is software that is also provided by the Odesk that

captures your screen while you are working and it’s a proof that you

are working and not doing anything else. I like this tool very much

since this can automatically generates the income while you are

working and will be visible at your payment section only when the

client hire you on hourly basis.

Hourly vs. Fixed

If you click on profile you will see at your hourly price which can be

set by you. Hourly job is trustworthy since it automatically sends

the payment to you as work progressed.

While fixed job is kind of payment after work done. But, in my case

I have never seen anyone who hasn’t paid me all were trusted

buyer. The only thing you can demand from the client while you are

working is the milestone and it’s the amount set by you. It’s a kind

of advance that is paid to you in beggining.

How to make Profile Attractive

Sometime secret question is asked and keep remember your answer

because this is the only way you can withdraw your payment. So,

the question is how I made my profile attractive that you can see by

visiting the Link.

No ID card Type Profile Picture:

I have seen people are using the pictures with blue, black and green

background to represent themselves but this should be avoided

since this time we are not talking locally but we have to deal with

the international member so the profile picture should be selected

carefully.

Overview of you profile:

Describe clearly that what can you do or what your aim is add

relevant quotes and attract the customer as much as you can for

example I have added my Facebook page, my web address and a

catchy ending quote and that is making my profile even more cool.

Hourly Rate should be Minimum:

I have seen people having $15/ hour rate and they have just joined

the website which will never help them getting the job. When I

started working I set my hourly rate to $2 and glad I did because as

soon as I did this I received my first job after applying.

Portfolio should be uploaded:

If you have bunch of work you have done then you should add them

to website since client always see your work before hiring you.

Test Yourself:

You should take test that is presented there and see how much you

are expert or what’s your experience level. Clients love people who

rated among top 50%. You can check my profile if you are

interested that what I have done. Go ahead take a look see what I

have included and what I have avoided.

Writing the Perfect Cover Letter:

You can never get the job unless you attract the clients by your

words. This is one of the most tricky and important thing. I will

going to show you bad and best example of cover letter.

Bad Example:

Hey,

I am ready for the work let’s start and I am sure you will love my

services. Please hire me so that I can start the work I am new and

will provide you best work.

Thank You

Regards,

Saqib Ahmad

Explanation:

See how I have started without giving any respect like he is my

friends or I am demanding instead of requesting and also I am

telling myself that I am new and will work best for you. My Friend,

this type of attitude is not required here now let me show you

what’s the best example that I used and Almost getting 70% reply

from the jobs.

Best Example:

Dear Sir,

I am interested in Graphic Design Job you have posted. I have

expertise in Illustrator and will design a professional vector based

graphic with many source files for further editing and modification

and work.

Why you should hire me?

20+ Recent Jobs with 100% satisfied customer you can check my

profile

a vast collection of Portfolio 4 year of experience in related field.

Currently I am running personal website of graphic designing if you

like to see some more work.

http://www.vectorpsdfree.com/

I am hoping to get positive response from your side and Ready to

build strong future relationship.

Thank You

Explanation:

Just check how professional it is. Started with respecting the client

and described what I can do and what I have done already. Also if

you have link to external portfolio then make sure you give them

don’t worry no one will ban you!

Applying for the first Job:

I am considering you here as newbie so if you applying for the first

time make sure you don’t get involves in few things like checking

the client past reputation, price of project or any other related

things. Since it’s your first

Application then you can apply to anyone you want, but make sure

it’s according to your categories and you know what to do and

check client payment is verified or not. If all these things are good

then go ahead apply now and wait for result.

No Milestone

Please do not select millstone at this time even after getting 4 to 5

jobs you should consider avoiding this option.

Low Price

Keep your price as low as you can since you really can’t attract the

client except showing how less you are charging.

Getting Your First Job Done:

If you really want to get your first 5 start rating on profile then you

must follow each and everything said by the client. Give extra time

If you can! first few days are always tough but once you got 5 to 6

jobs you will start receiving the jobs invitation and offers.

End of Chapter 1:

This is the end of chapter first and so far we covered choosing the

right freelancer website, applying on particular job, writing an

effective cover letter and much more. Hope that you have followed

each and every thing carefully.

Let’s move to the next level and I named it Advance Chapter since it

will cover lots more and you will learn more as progress so let’s get

started.

Get Your Own Blog:

Welcome back as you can see you have covered a lot. I can say that

you are now at a bronze position but don’t worry I will going to take

you to the gold level.

In this chapter I Like to tell you that I am greatly thankful to the

blogger who helped me a lot. Since this is my personal experience

and exactly what I have done. In February 2014 I have started the

blog of graphic designing which is going very well and the reason I

have made it is to expand my portfolio and show my work to even

more people and increase my client and I am proud to say that it

helped me a lot.

Let’s Get an Advice From Expert!

To be honest I am not an expert but I am a friend of an expert

blogger who will going to tell you how you can have your own blog,

Basic things you need to start and what you should need in the

start and some of the tools he is using.

Ammar Ali - http://allbloggingtips.com

Why I recommend Blogging as Freelancer?

If you are freelancer then you definitely start thinking to have your

own blog. The reason I am forcing you as blogger is that because

you will able to get more coverage then you currently getting. You

can show off your work and recent completed task that you have

done for your client.

Blog or Portfolio Website: Which should be Selected and

Why?

Now here is the confusing part since you are new and could not

able to decide at which side you should go so, here I am going to

help you in this matter.

Solution

Both have their own importance for example if you are designer

such as involving in web designing, development then you can have

your own personal website but if you are article writer or involving

in other profession then you can have your blog.

But, I Still Preferred Blog

Why Blog should be Your Choice?

There are many reason why I am emphasizing that you should

select the blog and not to go for the website. Since we know that

this is the age of SEO and it’s a very less chance that you can be

seen by the client looking for the person like you so it’s easy to have

your own blog and update them with some the latest and trendy

keywords which can be easily ranked in Google so people can able

to know who really you are and I am sure they will see the author

profile where you can add link to your services. However following

are some benefits I like to mention.

Easy to maintain

Search Engine Love How and What People Writes

More Exposure

For more information and complete guide, tricks and tips of

blogging you should go and check the link out.

http://allbloggingtips.com

Social Profiles and Portfolio

I know that first thing came to your mind is that I will going to tell

you same method that is already told by millions of other that you

can have your own facebook page for showing your portfolio. But,

here I am going to show you how you can increase your existence

by some of the advance methods. I am not saying that facebook

page is not good for showing your work it is well known and must

followed step you should do! Go ahead make a facebook page with

unique name or services you are offering it will help you up to great

extent.

Let me show you top ways you can increase your presence by

joining some of the following programs.

Behance:

This website is all you need in start. If you are creative

photographer, designer, developer or any other related field expert

then you can join this community website where people love to see

each other work and that is not all there is big chance that after

seeing your work they will contact you to work for them.

Secret Trick: *just provide the link to your freelancer profile in

every portfolio Item you upload

deviantART

another website similar to above one where you can add portfolio

items and can also link to your website, blog or freelancer profile for

getting attention. Easy and Free to use and lots of big blogs and

companies are already using this website.

Wix

Is one of the best ways to show your portfolio work. If you don’t like

to go for a blog then I recommend you should use this you can have

personal and professional website in no time.

End of Chapter 2:

As you can see that you have now learned the importance of

blogging as a freelancer and I hope that you have learned a lot with

the link I have shared. So far you are doing well and I am sure you

are not far from becoming one of the top leaders of the freelancer

websites.

Advancing to the Expert Level

Welcome back the third and last chapter I will reveal some of the

secrets. Tricks, Tips and how can you achieve the Golden level on

freelancer websites. Believe me I was same person like you back in

4 year and now you have seen my progress that I have showed at

the start. I can’t wait to show what strategies I have used so, let’s

get started.

Video Marketing

If you observe my odesk profile you will see that I have video that is

representing and showing my services you can have this to by

hiring some professional or you can make yourself. If you really

want to get some professional video then I recommend using Fiverr

for hiring someone.

How video can be Helpful for displaying your Services?

There are approx more than 1 billion daily internet user and I bet

there are more than that so it’s a good chance to show you services

to them. Well, its quite simple just hold the camera and speak

about your services you are offering or you can make a creative

videos using software’s such as Sony Vegas and after effect.

Where I should upload My Videos?

You can upload your videos to Youtube, Vimeo, Daily Motion, and

Break. These are the top I mentioned but you can add on more if

you have great list or you can search on the google.

Enhance Your Creativity

Just like in chapter 2 I told you about how can you increase your

portfolio or how can you build it? The same websites I mentioned

can also be used to enhance your creativity for example like if you

are using behance you can see other people work! Ask them about

how they done it or what the inspiration behind it and I am sure

you will also learn something from there.

Increasing your Hourly Rate with Time

As you started receiving offers and invitation you should start

increase the hourly rate but make sure the thing I am going to tell

you now is the most information. I have seen that most of the Asian

countries have hourly rate more than $20 per hour and they hardly

getting any job that because client is looking for the professional

work in cheapest amount so keep remember that not to increase

your hourly rate up to certain limit this will surely end your

journey. So keep remember that to increase your hourly rate

according to the country you are living.

The Secrets behind Getting All Stars

If you really interested in getting all 5 stars from the client then you

should consider some of the following tips.

Rocket Man

Complete your work as fast as you can client love those workers

who provide first mockup of their work quickly and professionally.

The Word “Dear” and “Respected”

Whether you are getting job of $5 or $500 just keep remember that

in every message you send you start your message with Dear sir or

Respected Madam.

Giving Something Extra

Sometime clients demand that he need worker who can complete

the work in 1 day and if you can make it happened within 12 hours

then it leave no choice for client to leave positive feedback with 5

stars.

Ending This Report and Beginning for You

As you can see I haven’t added any non useful information in this

short report that because I know how much time is important for

you. At the end I can only say that just keep working and never lose

the hope because there will be a time you will remember that due to

your patience what level you have achieved.

If you have learned any single thing from this report then I am

satisfy and I will think that my job is done I really want to help you

guys just prove yourself that you can be the one that thousand

people are looking for their task.

Sharing Is Caring

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