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By Daniel Heuman | November 7, 2011 You don't have to spend a lot of money to build a great website. However, you do have to think about your website visitors. Who is using your website? Why? And what's the best way to turn those visitors into clients?
This article answers those questions by teaching you to understand your visitors, avoid common web design mistakes and how to bring in more visitors to your site. Read Full Article 
By Modern Freelance | November 2, 2011 Perhaps you're familiar with the term "scope creep." Perhaps not. In a nutshell scope creep refers to the incremental changes and add-ons that often occur naturally during the life of a project. For example let's say you finish a project for a client and you followed the original specifications to a T. However, during that time the client sent you dozens of e-mails requesting changes and ideas for new features because he didn't fully understand the project's scope. He may say things like "It would be much better if you added this feature, don't you think?" or "On second thought, it might look better if you did this..." Often these add-ons were never included in the original project specifications, but you end up doing them because you want please the client.
Does this sound familiar? If it does, then read on... Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | October 31, 2011  I'm not sure how advanced your freelance office setup is, but if you're like most freelancers, you probably do not have a credit card merchant account that enables you to accept credit card payments. Identifying the best merchant account for your needs, applying for the account, ensuring you have the proper web platform set up, installing the merchant account on your site, and then paying the minimum monthly fees, which can sometimes run into the hundreds of dollars, is all that is necessary. Of course I'm joking. But in all seriousness, setting up a merchant account to accept credit card payments from clients is no easy task, and therefore, I imagine the great majority of freelancers out there do not accept payments by credit card directly. Until now.
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By Modern Freelance Staff | October 11, 2011 | 1 Comment Everyone makes mistakes. It's part of human nature. Ideally, you learn from your mistakes, configure yourself differently and get back in the game! Remember: even the most successful people in the world started out as beginners and they made mistakes, too. Still, if you just started out in the world of freelancing or have freelanced for awhile but haven't grown as fast as you'd have liked, the please read on. Read Full Article
By Brian Scott | August 11, 2011 | 4 Comments Learn how to set your freelance writing rates to stay competitive in today's freelance job market. As a freelance writer, you will compete against many writers who are just as talented as you are. You will also compete against writers who write poorly and who offer their writing services at ridiculously low fees. These writers can and do get jobs. Many times you will tempt yourself to lower your rates to match or beat the bids to snag the project. Don't do it! You are a professional. Professional writers don't lower their rates or work for next to nothing. Read Full Article
By April Boone | August 8, 2011 | 1 Comment Full time freelance work isn't right for everyone. But if you want to supplement your income or retirement then part time freelance work is a great way to earn money in just a few hours each week. Read Full Article
By Bobby Handzhiev | August 4, 2011 | 1 Comment Already started freelancing? How is it going? Great I hope. Hopefully you have outcome the main issues of the starter - fear, uncertainty, too little customers or too little time. Now what, you still want something... You want to do it better? You want to be more successful freelancer. You want to work less and earn more. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | August 1, 2011 As a freelancer, you need to provide great customer service all the time, otherwise success will never be in the cards for you - remember that. Fortunately, you have an edge over bigger companies out there: you can personalize your customer service and thus take better care of your clients. In fact, this can completely set you apart from the rest of the competition and send you straight to the top. Remember: if you take good care of your clients, they will take good care of you. Read Full Article
By Brian Scott | July 28, 2011 | 2 Comments Why do freelance writers love writing for new magazines? Because new magazines often need freelance writers to write regularly or to pitch articles and column ideas for at least four to six issues in advance. Besides, editors of new magazines are desperate to find freelance talent. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | July 26, 2011 | 2 Comments Contrary to popular belief, freelancing is no walk in the park. You have to take responsibility for your entire future and your overall income, and you have to choose who to work for all on your own. Yes, since you dictate your entire income, you will have to look for clients on a daily basis to ensure that your cash flow is actually consistent. Also, since you are completely in charge of everything, any mistake that you make will only be blamed on one person in the end: you. So, how can you tackle all of these challenges head-on? Keep reading. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | July 20, 2011 If you are a freelancer, then one thing you need to keep in mind is that it is perfectly alright to market your own portfolio to various potential clients - and one great way to do this happens to be through blogging. Because of this, you should start a blog as soon as possible where you can add tutorials, articles and resources that will attract visitors and thus increase your overall exposure. Keep in mind, however, that no one will be able to find your portfolio online if don't have any content in your blog yet, so you should start soon. Aside from that, you will also need to build links and learn about SEO. Of course, you will also need decent content before you can build links, but that's a completely different topic altogether. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | July 13, 2011 | 1 Comment Are you interested in freelancing? Are you already a freelancer? Either way, the subject of how much you should be charging for your freelance work will come up eventually. The truth is: different people use different pricing methods when it comes to their services. Some people charge by the hour, for example, while others charge one-time project fees. So, how should you price your services without earning too little or coming across as too pricey? Should you take in bulk work and undercut today's market or should you hike up your prices a bit and tackle less projects? In other words, do you want to be a retail success, like Walmart, or an expensive luxury success, like Selfridges & Co? Let's delve into this a little deeper, shall we? Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | June 30, 2011 | 2 Comments If you are currently working as a freelancer like me, then you probably started out working with all the creativity, vividness, spunk and freshness in the world. However, as more time went by, you probably started getting sick of work, started panicking, or just completely lost any motivation and inspiration in your work from time to time. Am I right? Well, you're not alone. Fortunately, I can help you avoid this catastrophe from now on, though. Read on. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | June 22, 2011 People say that it is easier to learn from mistakes than from successes, but to be honest, I believe that it is much better to learn from other people's mistakes instead of your own. Freelancers all have personal stories to share, and I am about to share mine with you. Hopefully you will find them more than helpful. Here are my top 5 mistakes as a freelancer and why you should avoid them if at all possible. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | June 20, 2011 | 2 Comments If you are a freelancer, then one of the best perks of your job is to be able to work from practically anywhere. However, you might not be taking advantage of that perk right now if you are still working from home. Although it may be true that your home office (or couch) is extremely comfortable, working somewhere new may actually spark new ideas in your head that can promote creativity, improve your overall business, and give you more chances to network and socialize. Think about it for a second.
Okay, now that we're on the same wavelength, get out of that house! If you need ideas on where to work, then read on for a list of great suggestions, ranging from casual spots to work-inducing settings. Try some - if not all - of them out and then work the ones you like into your schedule, so you can enjoy all of the benefits that come with variety as much as possible. Read Full Article
By Shilpa Mudiganti | June 17, 2011 | 5 Comments Are you a freelancer now? Congratulations! You have already made one of the bravest decisions that any man (or woman) can to take charge of your life. You have decided not to tolerate any more interference from a boss and you want to enjoy the freedom of earning from doing what you really love. Great. But the good part ends right there. The hard part is yet to come. Especially when it finally dawns on you that you do not have a guaranteed paycheck at the end of the month. Therefore, your business plan should include not just establishing yourself as a new freelancer but also how to grow as a freelancer. Listed down are five things that will help you grow and survive when the going gets tough, as it will sometimes. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | June 14, 2011 | 2 Comments Have you ever heard about making residual income as a freelancer? Residual income refers to money that you can get without having to do extra work for it. Here's an example: you might make a theme for WordPress and sell various copies of it, but you actually only had to work in the beginning, when you made the theme, right? Well, any money that you make after that will be considered as residual income since you didn't have to put in any extra effort to get that money. If you are a freelancer, then you should really aim for residual income as an addition to your other freelance work. Not only will you make more money, but you will also make great use of your spare time - and who can say 'no' to that? Fortunately, there are many ways you can get residual income, a lot of which can really help you as a freelancer. Read on. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | June 10, 2011 | 2 Comments If you are just starting in the freelance business, then you probably want to know how you can get more clients. Well, although marketing your services can help sometimes, it would still be best to get other people to rave to new clients about your services. That's right: if other people market your services, you can get more freelance work coming in in no time. All you have to do is hit the right keys - and I can help you do that. Read on. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | June 6, 2011 | 3 Comments Without a doubt, the freelancing world is full of insane competition nowadays. Because of this, you have to step up your game and stand out from the crowd as much as possible if you want a good company to hire you. Think about this scenario for a second: if you had randomly met somebody that you didn't give your number or business card to, would your name actually be enough to help them find you later? In other words, have you ever typed your name into Google and found your services on the first page of results? Let's face it: most employers nowadays turn to the World Wide Web when they want to find new people to hire - specifically to Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter - and they do this for good reason. In a nutshell, these websites are the quickest ways to finding out more about a person beyond what they choose to write on their own resume. So, if you want to create your brand as a freelancer, here are several things you should do... Read Full Article
By Emily Writes | May 26, 2011 | 3 Comments My foray into the world of freelance writing was not sudden. It had been on my mind for quite some time and my affair with freelance writing started during college days, when I wrote a few research articles and edited my college magazine. Back then, I was not sure that I would make it a career one day, but I understood very clearly that I had a passion for researching and writing and developing my own content, which is why my friends always relied on me for project report writing. But, after completion of my studies and taking my first job, writing took a backseat. Though, in between I was in touch with my first love (writing) through movie reviews and writing short stories, but nothing great happened in my love story. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | May 18, 2011 | 4 Comments Here are some things that you can focus on to outshine the competition, make yourself look like an expert freelancer, and get more work. These things may seem small, but they do make a difference when it comes to any freelance business - believe it. Read Full Article
By Katrina Canlas | May 6, 2011 | 5 Comments In any endeavor, anyone always starts with nothing - at point zero, null, nil, nada. Apparently, it is one of the toughest challenges a budding online freelancer will experience. This is the point in the change of career of a person that can make or break his decision to be his own boss and work from home. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | May 4, 2011 | 6 Comments No matter what kind of freelance business you might have, you should always strive for turning clients into even better clients and getting your customers to talk about you to other people. Yes, this is the magical formula that will make your business grow - even without spending more money. However, in order to make this happen, you need to ask your clients three specific questions. Keep reading to find out what those questions are and how they can improve your freelance business. Read Full Article
By Raymond Aguirre | May 2, 2011 | 3 Comments You have seen the advertisements online. Just sign up and get paid to write for so-and-so.com. You get a share of the advertising profits and make some good money while writing about something you love. Pretty attractive isn't it? Well, sure, except for one thing: barely anybody can really make a living on these websites. Despite this, freelance writers still have reasons to get published on revenue-sharing sites that go beyond just financial incentives. Read Full Article
By Allyson Tessmann | April 29, 2011 | 6 Comments For some, the risk-reward relationship of being able to set your own hours, choose and reject assignments at will, and value your services at whatever fee you can negotiate, far outweighs the drudgery of a stable 9-5. Furthermore, as many people have discovered in the last four years, there is no such thing as a 'stable' job outside of what you can produce yourself... Read Full Article
By Rebecca Sebek | April 27, 2011 | 4 Comments Freelance writers who want to grow their freelance writing business will be excited to know that in 2011, certain industries will be growing and hiring. These industries will need web content writing, copywriting, blogs, article writing, newsletters, and other writing. It's up to you to take advantage of the opportunity to market you and your writing services. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 26, 2011 | 5 Comments When you open up a business book, the very first thing it will tell you is that you need to have a business plan ready before you can start your business. Well, this doesn't exactly hold true when it comes to freelancing. In fact, business plans tend to be completely useless, if not harmful, in the freelance world. Read Full Article
By Raymond Aguirre | April 23, 2011 | 7 Comments Much of the appeal of being a freelance writer has to do with the flexibility that the job offers. Having the ability to escape the redundancy and confinement of the office cubicle to work anywhere at any time is something that most people can appreciate. However, the writing profession is much more than that. Freelance writing can also be lucrative, and it is possible to make money from multiple revenue streams. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 22, 2011 | 3 Comments Whether you are currently looking for new freelance work or are just spicing up your overall paperwork, one secret to getting the job that you want is to create a successful resume. Read on to find out how to do this. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 20, 2011 | 2 Comments Have you ever answered a job ad through email by sending your cover letter and resume over? Well, if you have been looking for freelance jobs for quite some time now, I'm going to go ahead and guess that you have done this quite a few times now, too. Here are several mistakes that I have seen in cover letters that are now deemed as notorious, along with what you should do instead in order to get noticed right away - in a good way. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 19, 2011 | 10 Comments Without a doubt, becoming an entrepreneurial freelancer won't be easy and this is why a lot of people don't even bother trying it out. However, programs and services now exist out there that can help you make freelancing entrepreneurship much easier. Plus, a lot of them are free! So, don't throw the idea of becoming one out yet. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 13, 2011 | 2 Comments Freelancing happens to be very rewarding. After all, it can give you independence and freedom, as well as full control over your personal destiny. Naturally, it can be hard work and it can be challenging from time to time, but nothing can beat being your own boss. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 11, 2011 | 1 Comment Client referrals mean the world to the freelancing industry. In fact, a lot of people will say that these referrals can either make or break a business - and it's true. After all, having people refer their acquaintances to you can help you gain more business and, in turn, help you make more money. Find out how to get more business referrals here. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 8, 2011 | 3 Comments A lot of freelancers now use social networking websites as a tool to find jobs and this doesn't specifically refer to just YouTube or MySpace, either. No, many other social networking websites out there now exist just for professional connections and relationships. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 8, 2011 | 8 Comments List of the top 35 Best Job Sites for Freelancers including developers, designers, writers, bloggers, sales and marketing professionals, other service oriented professionals, and of course employers looking to find great talent. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 7, 2011 | 2 Comments Common sense dictates that freelancers should be great at what they choose to do...However, what most people fail to realize is that every freelancer should also have one particular skill in common. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | April 6, 2011 | 1 Comment If you are a freelancer like me, you are probably wondering what the future holds for you. I started freelance writing years ago, but I have only recently come to notice that the rates have gone down significantly since then. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 29, 2011 | 1 Comment So now you're a freelancer. Life isn't too bad. You've been awarded a couple of gigs, and you've performed well. The clients are happy. But why do you feel like you could be doing more? Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 29, 2011 | 2 Comments Saying goodbye to the security that comes with a full-time job for a new and semi-unknown opportunity can be quite nerve-wracking. However, it can give you the ideal situation to get a paying client for the first time, too. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 29, 2011 | 1 Comment Have you ever dreamt of working from the comforts of your own home and being your own boss, but thought you don't have what it takes to actually start a business? Then freelancing is the perfect job for you! Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 29, 2011 | 1 Comment It may look easy, but freelance work actually comes with its own set of challenges. Some common problems that beginners usually encounter include managing their time well and balancing their new responsibilities... Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 28, 2011 | 2 Comments If you decide to become a freelancer, you will soon realize that there are so many benefits that come with it - making it a pleasant and welcome change to traditional jobs. Yes, if you want to start a freelance career, you should definitely explore the pros and cons of freelancing before you start. Here are the main benefits you should know about. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 27, 2011 | 2 Comments The key to being successful as a freelancer is creating opportunities for yourself. One necessary tool to do this is your online portfolio, which showcases your freelance skills to prospective clients. Read Full Article
By Modern Freelance | March 26, 2011 | 2 Comments With a lot of talent comes a lot of available work - every established freelancer knows this. As a matter of fact, finding freelance work only takes several quick searches online...However Read Full Article
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By Modern Freelance | July 22, 2011 | 1 Comment
I am currently at a point in my career where I have to either turn away clients or get help. Well, I know that I don't want to turn my clients away, so I guess I have to start looking for help. If you are currently in the same pickle, then you must know how scary and exciting this feels - will we sink or swim? Well, one easy way to outsource help would be to hire a reliable freelancer - but what does this mean?
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By Modern Freelance | May 31, 2011 | 1 Comment
Without a doubt, starting an online business can be a very smart decision. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you need to work alone 24/7. As a matter of fact, a lot of freelance contractors now exist out there that can give you everything you need to make your online business succeed.
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By Modern Freelance | March 29, 2011 | 3 Comments
Do you need to hire freelancers? Would it be beneficial to you? These are easy and important questions to answer before you begin looking for help with your business. Freelancers can be helpful and fun to work with, but if you don't put some time and effort into attracting top talent, you may be sorry.
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By Modern Freelance | March 27, 2011 | 1 Comment
Today, many businesses use freelancers to round out their workforces and meet growing staffing requirements. If you're going to hire a freelancer, be sure you do it the right way and take advantage of all the things freelance workers have to offer.
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| Source: Freelance Folder June 6, 2011 |
| So you've failed at your latest endeavor. What are you going to do about it? Here are some tips. |
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| Source: Mashable June 6, 2011 |
| Leap Year, a new scripted web series about the trials and tribulations of founding a startup, makes its debut Monday on Hulu. |
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| Source: Lifehack |
| We all know the importance of building our network. Here are some ideas to focus on without using people. |
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| Source: Freelance Switch June 3, 2011 |
| This FreelanceSwitch column helps beginners by allowing them to ask questions and get answers from seasoned freelance professionals. |
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| Source: Freelance Folder June 5, 2011 |
| Stepping away from your stable job and into the world of freelancing can be a little scary. Here are some tips for getting started and landing that first client. |
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| Source: Careerealism June 4, 2011 |
| It can happen to any of us, especially today where scammers are getting better and better at cheating the unknowing. Read about some of the latest work from home scams and how to avoid them. |
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| Source: StartupNation |
| These Moms have figured something out and have come out on top. |
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| Source: New York Times June 3, 2011 |
| What to do when the day comes that you've been dreading for so long. |
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| Source: Six Revisions June 2, 2011 |
| Sending HTML email is a great way to look more professional and brand yourself or your clients. |
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| Source: American Express Open Forum June 6, 2011 |
| Change your perspective and change your business, for the better. |
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