As I’ve mentioned before, I got my start in content marketing and social media management through freelance work. I highly recommend that you consider freelancing, even if it’s just something you do on the side. There’s a lot of freedom that comes with doing freelance work and there are a wide variety of jobs and industries available. In fact, I know of 5 freelance jobs anyone can start right now! If you are ready to jump in and start freelancing, don’t worry. I know of plenty of freelance sites to get you started. I have used several but there are a handful that have stood the test of time for me. Here are my top 3 website for finding freelance work:
- Fiverr: Fiverr is where I got my start in freelancing. It is by far the easiest to jump into. Everything about this platform is user friendly including the price. Fiverr is an online marketplace for services starting at $5. This means most of your gigs will be $5, especially just starting out. There are also package options within gigs where you can offer more and raise the price to reflect it. My favorite part about Fiverr is, because services start at $5 and that’s a great price point for startups on a budget, there’s a lot of people out there ready to give you a chance. Fiverr is the best place to start offering your freelance services because it will give you great experience is listing your work, working with clients, and getting your name out there.
- Upwork: Upwork is a great platform after you some experience under your belt. This doesn’t necessarily mean freelance experience. A lot of people on Upwork are looking for people with several years experience in certain industries. Thankfully, with all of the profile options on Upwork, it is easy to sort profiles and job listings by industry, task, price point, and experience level. The profile options lets you list your experience in a resume of sorts, upload of portfolio to show off your work, and set your own price point. This is a little more in depth then what you find on Fiverr, so having an up-to-date portfolio here can come in handy.
- Freelancer: Freelancer reminds a lot of Upwork. Freelancer allows you to set up a profile with a lot of info including experience, education, and a portfolio. It also allows you to set your own rate, as well. Personally, I don’t have a preference between Freelancer and Upwork. I use them both the same. To me, it’s all a matter of the jobs listed on each site. Since each one has different listings, it is handy to have up-to-date accounts on both and check each frequently.
Like with any type of profile or portfolio, your accounts on these freelance websites are only as useful as you set it up to be. It is helpful to learn some SEO tips because SEO isn’t just for websites and blog posts. It can help your profile and gigs show up in search results, too. Need help with this? Contact me today for more info!
What websites do you use to find freelance work?
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