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Clients

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How to Attract Web Design Clients: Strategies That Deliver Results

Every talented web designer knows the importance of showcasing their work. But many struggle with the business aspect, namely, finding and retaining...

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6 Strategies to Keep a Freelancer From Getting Cheated

When it comes to working with clients as a freelancer, it's essential to safeguard your interests and avoid potential pitfalls. While most clients...

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freelance portfolio

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Freelance Portfolio Optimization for Skyrocketing Client Conversions

In the dynamic world of freelancing, one thing unites us all: the undeniable importance of a stellar portfolio. Rocking your portfolio isn't just an...

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Navigating Client Relationships for Freelance Writers

Freelance writing success isn't solely about your writing prowess; it also hinges on adeptly managing client relationships. From the initial pitch to...

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How to Find Clients as a Freelance Writer

Sourcing, selling, and closing clients is a never-ending process for freelance writers. After all, your clients pay your bills. While many new...

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10 Tips to Improve Client Relationships as a Freelancer

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10 Tips to Improve Client Relationships as a Freelancer

I moved into a freelance role after a decade spent in sales. For me it was an opportunity to do my own thing, and have some freedom in choosing who I...

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Managing Difficult Clients

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5 Tips for Managing Difficult Clients

Ah, difficult clients. As a freelancer, consultant, or agency, few things are worse than a client that really grinds your gears. Perhaps they’re...

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How to Write a Scope of Work

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How to Write a Scope of Work

Writing a scope of work for a copywriting job is essential to setting the right client expectations, forming the right (enforceable) boundaries, and...

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Challenging Your Negative Attitude About Sales

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Challenging Your Negative Attitude About Sales

Have you ever met someone who seemed like they were born to be in sales? They’re high in extroversion, they always know exactly what to say and they...

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7 Tips for Freelancers: Building Client Relationships

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7 Tips for Freelancers: Building Client Relationships

If I’ve learned anything from living in the freelance world, it’s that your career is made or broken based on the strength of your client...

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Here’s How to Fire a Copywriting Client

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Here’s How to Fire a Copywriting Client

As your copywriting business grows, you will inevitably outgrow clients. Now, I’m writing this in part because I’ve done this poorly in the past,...

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6 Copywriting Interview Mistakes

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6 Copywriting Interview Mistakes

As someone who both interviews as a copywriter and interviews copywriters, there are a few oh-no-nos. These are all mistakes I’ve made that I kick...

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How Many Copywriting Clients Should You Have?

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How Many Copywriting Clients Should You Have?

Everyone is different. Profound. But seriously: I have copywriting colleagues who have three to five clients, and others who have 20+ (me, which is...

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Freelance Writer Pay Cycle: When Will I Get Paid

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Freelance Writer Pay Cycle: When Will I Get Paid!?

When you are fresh on the scene as a freelance writer, or when you transition to a copywriting career, you need to understand how pay cycles work....

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Should You Limit Client Edits

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Should You Limit Client Edits?

As a professional writer, you are going to face endless (sometimes painful) rounds of edits. I often say that it’s hard to describe to someone the...

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Upwork Cover Letter Tips

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Upwork Cover Letter Tips

Unpopular opinion? Let’s say controversial at least: I love Upwork. I get jobs on Upwork, I hire people on Upwork and I think it’s an awesome...

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2 Types of Copywriting Clients

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2 Types of Copywriting Clients

There are two types of copywriting clients, one kind you want; the other you don’t. There are some dead giveaways to which is which, and it’s...

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