How to make money as a freelancer in 2024?

Introduction 

I am assuming that you are a beginner to freelancing and in this article I will try to explain how to do freelancing as a beginner lets get started

Steps to make money as a freelancer 

Example I have taken here is for Website Developer 

1. Offer specialised service : Focus on only one niche lets say for example website development this will be good for you and standing out in a competition

2. Build a strong portfolio : show case your best work in a portfolio either as a pdf file or you can create your own portfolio website which will be easier for clients to check just by clicking the link which you share with them

3. Leverage online platforms : optimise your profile on all the trending freelancing platform out there like fiver , upwork 

4. Networking and building relationship : The best platform for this is linkedin Optimise your profile and connect with similar people in website development and start sharing content here on linked in which may either land you a high paying job or a freelancing project

5. Value added service : Suppose client gave you ecommerce website with basic functionality but you added 2 more functionality from your side which will build trust this will help you retain the client later on 

6. Competitive rate : Don't decrease the price to get client . If you don't have client yet then you can agree to his budget in start later on don't do that . Also adjust your rates according to your skills and expereience

7. Marketing : Use short form content and social media to market yourself by sharing your work and things you know

8. Stay up to date - Stay current with trends and technologies and offer in demand service like for example in web development clients wants to design the website using mern stack not with php and its framework.

9. Time management - manage your time wisely use tools and techniques to meet deadlines and healthy work life balance you hire a intern for yourself to help you with the tasks for less budget 

10. Long term client - Tell the client about working with you in a long term and its benefits to ensure you have steady income 

11. Multiple Stream of income - In website development you can try consulting , teaching and selling digital products like courses to supplement your income 

12. Keep learning - Continously learn new skills to stay competitive in market through courses and certifications and professional developement to stay in the market 

I hope this small article of mine has helped you get an understanding of freelancing stop procastinating start learning the skills and start implementing the above things .