Comments on: Freelance Bootcamp #4: How To Establish Your Freelance Business

By: A Web Developer’s Bookmarks « Hired Guns Creative

A Web Developer’s Bookmarks « Hired Guns Creative — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:58:03 +0000

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By: Frank Lee

Frank Lee — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:26:13 +0000

I think I speak for many freelancers and businesses that the second bullet point should not be in anyone’s marketing plan. These competitions are merely thinly-veiled facades for spec work and are not only harmful to the designer, but to the whole industry. Honestly, I’m quite surprised that this site promotes it (and it’s pretty high on the list).

However I do stronly agree with #6: Debate and discuss hot topics on design-related forums. =D

By: frank

frank — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:05:22 +0000

These are great tips. Thanks.

“It’s a continuous process that needs to happen every set time period.”

This is the part I have the hardest time with. Constant marketing.

By: Orange County Web Design

Orange County Web Design — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:32:08 +0000

Great, great, and great advice. Seriously, these references you listed are great. Currently, I have a few clients but as with many of us freelances, we can use quite a bit more. Thanks for the info, I’ll take your advice.

By: Jumping Dog Design

Jumping Dog Design — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:29:59 +0000

I think you should work out what makes you different, stand out from the competition and promote this.

By: NvD.esign magazine » How To Establish Your Freelance Business (FreelancerMagazine)

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:58:33 +0000

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By: love2dsign

love2dsign — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:19:56 +0000

I think the best marketing strategy is to produce good work. Happy clients and good work are the best advertising for my services. They don’t cost a cent but require commitment.

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» Freelance Bootcamp #4: How To Establish Your Freelance Business — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:22:06 +0000

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» Freelance Bootcamp #4: How To Establish Your Freelance Business — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:04:16 +0000

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