This step-by-step playbook shows you the fastest, easiest, and most profitable way to break into online freelancing -- no networking, no cold emails, and no website required. James Patterson, the #1 … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First (Or Next) Freelance Job
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Freelancing words that need to die
I don’t know whose idea it was to call dog cages “crates,” but I’ll bet that person is very rich right now.Ditto for whoever replaced the term “genetically engineered foods” with “genetically … [Read more...] about Freelancing words that need to die
This engineer-turned-marketer realizes how much safer freelancing really is compared to a “regular” job
Tom had been growing increasingly frustrated with his corporate engineering job and often toyed with the idea of trying something new and different in the back of his mind. But when he and his wife … [Read more...] about This engineer-turned-marketer realizes how much safer freelancing really is compared to a “regular” job
5 surprising truths about how to charge — and get — what you’re worth
After years of helping freelancers at all levels raise their rates and charge what they deserve, here’s what I’ve noticed about why we charge too little in the first place:We don’t know how to … [Read more...] about 5 surprising truths about how to charge — and get — what you’re worth
Why do we charge so little, when we could charge more?
My favorite local tea shop gave me and my wife a “loyalty” discount on our first trip there -- before we’d displayed even an ounce of actual loyalty! A few months later they were out of business, … [Read more...] about Why do we charge so little, when we could charge more?
“How do I write proposals for vague job posts?” & other Upwork proposal questions
In today's Ask Danny I'll be answering three different questions, all about Upwork proposals.Since everyone seems to love this topic, let’s get right into it… How do I write a good Upwork … [Read more...] about “How do I write proposals for vague job posts?” & other Upwork proposal questions
Freelancing allows this web developer to have creative control over his business — and his life
Even though Josiah had a steady tech job, he couldn’t help but feel stifled by the monotony of the 9-5 lifestyle.“The office environment was sucking the life out of me. I sat in a cubicle all day … [Read more...] about Freelancing allows this web developer to have creative control over his business — and his life
Improving your Job Success Score on Upwork: How to recover from a low score and maintain 100%
Note from Danny:Today’s post on improving your Job Success Score was written by Steven Young, Freelance To Win’s “mad scientist.” When it comes to the technical side of winning on Upwork, Steven … [Read more...] about Improving your Job Success Score on Upwork: How to recover from a low score and maintain 100%
Meet Dan: The agency marketer who went full-time freelance in just three months
Although Dan was a successful digital marketer at a growing marketing agency, there were a few things he wished he could change about his job.“When you’re working in a big agency, you’re stuck … [Read more...] about Meet Dan: The agency marketer who went full-time freelance in just three months
The 5 times I quit my job: The good, the bad and the ugly
“I quit the job … I hated it so much … I didn’t have a plan, I just said goodbye … no two week notice ... I’m not proud of that, but -- actually, I am kind of proud of that!” That’s what I told … [Read more...] about The 5 times I quit my job: The good, the bad and the ugly
Top 10 Upwork proposal tips: How to win Upwork jobs in 2018
It’s 2018, and writing great Upwork proposals has never been more important than it is today. If you’re new, or just haven’t noticed, Upwork and online freelancing have become much more mainstream … [Read more...] about Top 10 Upwork proposal tips: How to win Upwork jobs in 2018