It is painful to keep bidding with no work. It’s demoralizing when you log in to your favorite online freelancing website but there are no jobs on the queue. Or the few jobs that you can see give you instant headache since you are unable to do them.
While you’re fumbling online looking for the best online work platforms to work on, some people are busy being given direct work and payments by clients.
A direct client (DC) is a person who hires you without the use of a freelancing website. Therefore you discuss with the client directly, and not through Upwork, SpeechPad, PeoplePerHour etc. Once you do the job, the client pays directly to your M-PESA, PayPal, Paxful, Payoneer, bank account or via any other agreed method.
Direct clients pay way better and in most cases have an almost zero rejection rate.
They tend to be long-term. If you do a good job for one they can retain you for years!
A few things to note before we go on (if you forget these, don’t say you were never told)
- You must be able to deliver pure gold in your field of online work
- It is not wrong to be part of a freelancing website. It’s good to mix up websites and direct clients. As I always say, have multiple sources of income.
- Be more cautious when working for direct clients since in case of any disagreement, there is no site that can mediate. Therefore, consider things like charging them higher to cover the risk, asking for deposits (50 to 100%) before working, establishing POD (pay on delivery) models, or asking them to pay more frequently (daily or weekly) to minimize risks.
So, with that out of the way, how do you get direct clients?
1. Pitching
This is one skill that has many names. Some call this outreach. Others cold-pitching. Others cold-emailing (where you focus on emails only). No matter what you call it, here’s what it means:
You’re reaching out to people who don’t know you. People who haven’t even expressed that they’re looking for someone to work for them. Your goal is to convince them to hire you.
It’s a great method for those who want to command higher rates.
I’ll use the example of a writer. Let’s say you want to write for a site called Pure Gold Technologies. You check for a few signals:
- Do they seem like they have a good budget? Look into the company to see how much they’re worth. Some have such information out there. For others, you’ll have to check the site, blog, newsletter, product, engagement and other signals to see if they’re worth their salt.
- Are there any gaps? I once pitched a company that was doing extremely well in other areas, but their blog was pathetic. In such cases, you show them how having an engaged blog will boost their bottom line.
- Can you really deliver high quality content to the company? It’s your value that will get you hired and keep you hired.
Once you’ve established the above, go ahead and contact them. Some people use cold emails, others use cold calls, or if it’s a local company, you can even pay them a visit.
Just make sure you contact the people who matter and convince them to take up your services.
Since you’re pitching people who haven’t expressed their need for your services, this method can take time. For example, out of 100 pitches, you may only get 1 job. Or none.
Some have had higher success rates and gotten clients after sending less than 20 pitches — but many take quite some time (a few weeks to a month) and many pitches (over 100).
The best part is that since you’re looking for prospects that fit your budget, even that 1 job can push you to unimaginable heights.
You also don’t have some of those challenges that people get when using accounts like Upwork. No 20% fees. No account closure. No limit to how many people you can pitch. You’re fully in charge.
Some of the richest freelance writers in the world use this method to get clients.
2. Friends and family
This is the most basic way to get local clients.
It is as simple as it sounds. As much as it may not get you so many clients, you can actually get some few jobs to start with.
There are times where I’ve challenged people to do this and they’ve gotten results real quick. The fact that you’re reading this shows you’re serious with what you want. I challenge you to do this right now.
Below is how you can reach your friends and family:
- Send a text message to your entire phonebook. Yes, everyone on that contact list, even your grandfather :). Tell them that you can offer a certain service e.g. article writing, graphic design, transcription, etc – whatever service you are confident you can provide quality in.
- Do the same thing on WhatsApp.
- Go to Facebook and LinkedIn. Create a status update or group post informing your friends that you offer a certain service. Tag anyone relevant in your field. For example if you are a writer, you can feel free to tag other writers, web designers and graphic designers. This is because sometimes these professions cross paths i.e. when one is doing web design, his client may ask him for a good content creator or graphic designer. And that’s where you come in.
- Do the same thing via an email to friends and family all over the world.
- Whenever someone gives you a job, do it well and ask for feedback. If they’re happy with your work, tell them to refer you to their friends and colleagues.
Unlike cold-pitching, this method has a very high response rate since you’re contacting people who know you.
I have written for many local clients who are actually my personal friends and family. They simply know that whenever someone in their office needs a writer, the number to call is mine – 0720754933 – or my email walter@freelancerkenya.com!
Referrals rock!
3. Job boards
ProBloggger Job Board
There are many online job boards that you can just check for job listings and apply for jobs.
Some of the most famous for writers include ProBlogger and BloggingPro job boards.
I usually place Craigslist here since it works in a similar way. Other good ones include Listiller and Indeed.
One thing to note about job boards is the fact that there are so many people applying for those jobs at any one time. Therefore, you will need to apply for so many jobs to get a client. It doesn’t hurt to try, though.
And when done well, this can give you some amazing, high-paying clients.
4. Blogging
This is an awesome way to get direct clients!
It is not easy to rank a blog.
It takes a lot of time and patience but compared to all the methods highlighted here, it can get you some of the highest paying clients. Simply follow these steps:
- Create a blog that talks about your area of online freelancing e.g. writing, graphic design, transcription or virtual assistance
- Research on the pain points of your clients. What pains them most? Who would they like to hire? What makes them cry? What makes them smile? Write mostly about the solutions to these things.
- Check out different forums to see what potential clients are mostly talking about and write about it
- If the aim of your blog is to get clients, don’t over-highlight your own pains as a freelancer. Clients’ main aim is to have their problems solved. Not yours.
- Check out blogs targeted towards freelancing clients and get content ideas
- Have a services page where you highlight your services – all of which solve the problems the clients have
If you don’t know how to create a blog, simply sign up here and I’ll give you a free blogging eBook that will teach you step by step how to do it. .
Through this blog that you’re reading from, I have gotten some of the best ever international clients.
To highlight two of the best, one paid me $100 per 500 words article for a one-off project.
Many have paid me $50 per article. Another long-term client paid me $200 for 750 words while many others have paid me $50-200+ for very simple marketing tasks. All reached out to me after reading this blog.
5. Social media
You can use social media to get freelance clients.
I have already mentioned above how you can take advantage of your own social media platforms to turn a percentage of your friends and family to clients.
You can also use social media to get clients who are not friends or family. Below are some pointers:
- Join Facebook and LinkedIn groups that have freelancers (they are so many nowadays)
- Feel free to ask questions on the group wall
- Answer as many questions as you can on the wall
- Learn from the existing wall posts
- It’s social media so whenever jokes are posted feel free to participate and make merry
- Once you’re well known to the group, you can feel free to post that you are looking for online jobs in your niche
- You will also see other people who are looking for freelancers. Apply for their jobs.
- Do your due diligence to establish if the clients are trustworthy (people get conned everyday in groups).
- Once you’re sure the employers are legitimate, go ahead and do a good job
- As usual once a job is approved ask the client to refer you to their friends and colleagues
- Make sure you have a smashing LinkedIn profile since international clients love checking that out
- “Like” social media pages that talk about freelancing and inbox them asking for job offers
- Don’t confine yourself to local groups, also join international groups and pages and you can get clients there too
- Do a Facebook search for keywords such as “freelance writers wanted”, “content writers wanted” etc and look through the posts for opportunities.
- Also don’t confine yourself to existing groups, you can create your own. I created one of the first Kenyan transcribers Facebook groups and this has helped bring in lots of business to me and its members. Also join this group that I created for freelance writers.
I have heard of many who have gotten long-term clients straight from social media groups and pages.
One of my best clients came from a social media post. A team member who helps me with this simply searched “article writers wanted” and other similar keywords. Then bam! We got ourselves an amazing long-term client.
You never know, this may be your jackpot. Try it out now and see how it goes.
6. Forums
There are so many forums in the world. Some are very active with lots of hits per day. They are excellent sources of direct clients.
- Join a good forum that either generally talks about business or that is narrowed down to online business
- Some of the forums I’ve joined and gotten clients from include Wazua, Affilorama, and Warrior Forum. Others claim to have gotten offers from Digital Point. Research for more good forums.
- All forums have rules. Read them!
- Ask questions, answer questions, crack jokes, inform etc. to establish your presence in the forums
- In forums that allow you to advertise your services, advertise yours
- In those that allow you to put a link to your services, put a link to yours as a forum signature. Remember to have a small description either as anchor text to your link or right before the link.
Just like what I stated about social media, it’s good to first establish a presence and provide immense value to the forums as you continue looking for jobs.
7. Partner with others
Are you an established freelancer? Do you offer exceptional services? Then it may be time to partner up with someone else. Form networks with other freelancers who do different online jobs. When you hear something they can do, freely pass on the job to them. They will most likely do the same to you.
You can also find an established online freelancer who already has a huge market then read carefully below:
- Don’t just send an email and say you want to partner with a successful person, they’ll ignore it
- Offer a benefit. At the end of the day, people only buy benefits. Therefore create an arrangement that will mutually benefit you both.
Yeah, just those two points. I’ll give you two examples.
Example #1:
Tim and I
Timothy Maina talked to me at some point. He was living in the States and he wanted to do a smashing seminar in Kenya on how one can establish a thriving online business as a side-hustle. He gave me the following benefits:
- I was to market his seminar on my blog and emails
- I would attend the seminar, have time to talk about online business and market my products
- I would learn his in-depth tips on internet marketing
- I would get a commission on all attendees I referred
- I would get a commission on all those who bought his side hustle training, even long after his seminar.
This was a great mutual arrangement which I quickly endorsed, marketed and earned from. Win-win situation for us both. Tim got the attendees, I got the commission and lessons.
Example #2:
John Wafula (fictitious name to protect his privacy), a friend of mine, kept calling asking for a partnership to establish a writing business. I was to use my blog and mails, my resources and my money to contribute towards this.
According to him, after we got the company rolling, we were to share with him the profit on a 50/50 basis.
I had already personally helped him to establish an entire online business where he makes money from. I never earn from what I established for him freely (and I don’t really want to, I helped as a friend).
I was definitely inclined to reject all his offers. Why? They are not really mutual-benefit arrangements. They would drain me dry, while earning him a profit.
Lesson:
Partnerships can help you get lots of lasting direct clients. You can also make such lifetime mutual benefit arrangements.
Just ensure that you are not a leech, pest or parasite to whoever you want to benefit from.
Don’t get me wrong, it is always great to give free business advice and help. I do it all the time 🙂
However, there are limits as to what one can do for you for free.
Aim to mostly work (or only work) for direct clients
I work for both direct clients and for clients in Upwork. So it’s okay to combine both. However, I mostly work for direct clients.
I love the fact that my direct clients give constant jobs, pay frequently and refer me to their friends.
You can do it, too!
Make sure you remember the safety tips since it is so painful to be conned by a client after working hard.
On your side, remember to always deliver pure gold and remain professional so that you can keep the clients (and the dollars) flowing.
Do you work for direct clients? If not, what’s been stopping you? Feel free to tell us below, or to make absolutely any comment related to this post.
I just completed my Upwork profile. I now see different ways of advancing my plight for online work.
Great. Do your best!
Wow thanks this is great. I am a resume Writer. I am now confident to look for direct clients. Be blessed.
Thanks, Peter. Stay blessed!
You’re content is always of great help be blessed always however I started my writing career just recently before I was writing for friends and I also used to get paid at terms. But I realized I needed to step up and do my own thing I’m learning alot however the only fear I have is pitching for clients without any social proof other than samples of my best work and what I can do
Is it enough?
Hi Shaline,
Thanks for your comment and kind words.
Create social proof e.g. you can get free certifications from reputable firms or publish articles on well-known publications.
How great is your work!Thanks for sharing this great wisdom!
You’re very welcome, Eliud. Thanks for your feedback!
Hi Walter,
Thanks alot for your continued support to all if us who need guidance in this journey.may you never tire.I love the idea of pitching for direct clients.will work on getting them.
Thanks again.
That’s great, Mercy. Yes, make sure you massively implement what you’ve learned!
Thanks again Walter. I go with direct clients all the way. Since my upwork account was susspended 2 years ago, I have been looking for ways to get direct clients. There is some additional ways I do it.
You see I stay at Umoja area in Nairobi. I visit cyber cafes near me and have a chat with the cyber cafe operators. I tell them I do web design and would want them to get me some clients if they came asking for the same services or similar and in return, I will give them some commission based on something I get. This turns to be working fine since am making cyber cafe operators my friends.
I really hope this help someone. Thank you.
That’s very wise, Kevin! Thanks for sharing.
For sure I wish I had the chance and give something better than just the normal thank you. You really have mentored me well may God bless you abundantly brother Walter. Thank you!
Thanks too, Henry. I appreciate your feedback. And yes, a “thank you” is enough. God bless you too immeasurably!
Hi, Walter that’s a great advice inclined at making the best out of the freelancing. You have really continue to help and lead me on the best routes to follow as a writer to attain all the success I would need.
Thanks so much and may you continue with the same as we all work together to achieve the best out of this.
Hi Asbel,
You’re most welcome 🙂
How do I get into this job?
Here’s a guide to making money as a freelance writer https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/how-to-make-money-online-in-kenya-as-a-freelance-writer/
Hi Walter,
I am a freelancer and academic writer could you lead me how I get direct academic clients/Students and we can negotiate on how we can make money.
Hi Walter,
I mentor in article writing, not academic. Unfortunately, I’m not the best to answer that question.
Thanks much bro Walter. You may never know how much you’ve helped me brother. God Bless you so so much for your generosity.
Am actually starting my freelancing career after my Upwork profile has been successfully accepted – with your guidance of course.
These emails are a great treasure. Can’t stop thanking you.
Hi Victor,
Thanks for your kind words.
Keep taking action.
God bless you too, immensely!
how do i do pitching for DC clients?
Hi Damaris,
Have you tried following what’s on the post?
Thanking you in advance Walter, I must admit this is the best of my 2020……looking forward to many more. I am really encouraged. Be blessed
Thanks Beth! Make sure you take action with what you learn. Make 2020 your best year yet!
This is great, just at the point of looking for direct clients for academic work. How can someone go about this ?
Hi Omondi,
Thanks for your comment.
Sorry, I don’t do academic work. You can research for more on that, though.
you have really motivated me. thanks Walter
Happy to help, Spencer!
I’ve never met someone in this field who has been willing to give out so much information for free. You are awesome and just know that you have given some of us who thought they could not do it, more vigour to dig deeper into this ocean.
Thank you so much.
J
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your kindest of words.
I’m still learning alot from your awesome articles. I always learn new tips everytime I read your post.
Thanks alot!
Thank you!
Thank you so much Walter. You keep me going even when I feel like giving up. God bless you bro.
You’re most welcome, David.
Walter, I have read the whole article and found it so helpful to beginners. I am so grateful for your kindness and selfless nature to help and guide all aspiring online freelancers. May Almighty God bless you and open more doors to help more and more Kenyans to make their dreams a reality. Thank you once more.
Thanks, John! God bless you too, immensely.
Hello how can I join freelancer and start earning
Hi Ruth,
I mentor in article writing.
Follow my guide here https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/how-to-make-money-online-in-kenya-as-a-freelance-writer/
Great ideas and direction. Very helpful. I like the win-win partnering idea.
Thanks Walter.
Always welcome, Gakuria.
I must say that this is the best post I’ve read in your blog so far Walter. You are exceptionally good at this! Now let me go and draft some cold emails?
Thank you so much Kelvin! All the best!
Thanks much pal
Any time.
This is inspirational. Thanks Walter…
Thanks too!
Came back for more watering and a roll in the clay. Great article!
Thank you Johnson!
I have read most of your articles. Let me confess, they are amazing! Keep up great writer!
Thanks Brian!
great article walter. God bless you
Thanks Fridah!
God bless you too immensely.
Am new in this business, please i really want to be an online writer how do i go by it.please help me get started.
Hi Oliver,
Follow my guide here https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/how-to-make-money-online-in-kenya-as-a-freelance-writer/
I already read this post a few time in the last year, but it never gets old. Awesome, Walter!
Thank you so much!
Great insights as always. Be blessed Walter.
Thank you Shiphillah.
Interesting. Walter thank you.
Thanks Rodgers!
Hello Walter.
Kindly help me to get one or two direct clients. I will appreciate in more ways than one.
Hi Victor,
Sorry it doesn’t work like that since clients have different preferences. Use the methods in the post to get direct clients.
You can do it!
All the best.
I have personally gone through your mails and made notes.simply want to learn and implement
Hi Winfred,
Awesome. Go ahead and take action with what you’ve learnt.
Hello, there!
The contract was successfully closed on December 11. I and my client left the feedback (this can be seen it the “All contracts” tab). But the feedback in profile hasn’t appeared/Visible, can you please help to solve this problem).
Please, tell me why does it happen?
Hi Yussuf,
It should appear in a few moments. If not, contact the site’s support team.
Great tips, Walter. May God bless you abundantly for your selfless actions. My upwork account was recently suspended just after I got my first client. I was so discouraged but the good thing is the client liked my work. We had already skyped so he has been able to give me more jobs.
Hi Lexie,
So sorry for that. Sure, you can go straight for direct clients without looking back. Lots of opportunities out here.
Hello friend, thanks for your Kind sharing. MY Upwork account was recently suspended. This just came a day after I had recieved my first job! Am really discouraged. Help me get going.
Hi Kennedy,
Sorry for that.
Use the methods in this article to get direct clients.
Hi Walter,
Thank you so much for the information. I always look forward to reading your posts that give a lot of valuable tips in freelancing.
Am more than motivated to hang on.
Best regards.
Everlyne
That’s great Everlyne. Thank you so much.
How can you secure your payment. Should you submit an article to a Client who refuses to pay?
I’ve talked about that in the post. I usually ask for 50-100% downpayment before starting any job. You can also use escrow services.
Encouraging words there. Thanks so much and be blessed.
Most welcome. God bless you too immensely.
Hello my friend, am John wish to start this online freelancing but I know very little please how can I communicate to you personally for some guidance.?
Hi John,
Thanks for your comment.
You can reach out to me via my contact page here https://freelancerkenya.com/contact/
Interesting piece. I would like to know how to get reliable DC
Thanks Kevin. Use the tips in the post.
Thanks, that’s a great piece. Quite motivating.
Hello Walter,
I follow you via the email and you offer real solutions to your followers. Finding clients has been a hustle for me but I am still pressing on using the above methods. Thank you
Hi Nyachio,
Thanks for your comment.
Keep doing your best. Implement the above and you can go far.
Thanks so much Walter. just like your other pieces, this one too was very helpful. God bless you so much for me
Thanks Igaba. Glad you found it helpful. God bless you too.
A nice piece. It’s helpful.
Thank you Haron.
Thanks a lot Walter… This will help me in my situation.
You’re most welcome, John.
I am a broke freelancer. Thank you for these great tips. I will try to implement them and perhaps someday I will live my freelancing fantasies.
Sorry for your situation Muvea. Do your best. One day you’ll come back to this comment and be proud of yourself!
#PUREGOLD is what am working on as per now.
Great!
I did not kmow you can do a keyword search on Facebook. Now I know, doing it right away.
Also I have learned of forums I can join to get jobs.
Thirdly I have known what it takes to craft a mutual relationship that is beneficial to both partners. I hope one day In my wildest dreams I will successfully partner with you.
Pure Gold! As always thanks walter!
Thank you Grace the hard worker.
As usual, I see you’ve keenly read this and took some key takeaways.
You never know, maybe we’ll partner up soon.
Tons of blessings.
You are one of a kind Walter. Thank you for the information. Be blessed
Thanks Josephine. God bless you too.
Thanks so much, Walter, this reminds me of the saying, “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” God bless you
Thanks Charles. God bless you too.
Of great importance sir. Thank You!
Thanks Bernard.
Great info Walter, you never ascend to greatness when alone but with your pack. You got a well informed people and you are going far. Keep up
Thank you David. Let’s keep going.
Thanks Walter, great tips
Thanks Mokami.
I really appreciate for your kindness,i hope for the best
Thanks Celestine.
Already going through your free course, plus this super educative article ,I am going to create a blog that you referred ,then get your paid course .WALTER? may GOD keep your to continue giving out knowledge to those that desire it .Thank you Sir
Thanks Patrick. God bless you too immensely.
Hi Walter, I’ve got some great insights I never knew. This is a proof that your trainees come out as great writers with deep insights. May God add you much more since you give and are you are not happy at one’s failure.
Hi Steve,
Thank you so much.
God bless you too immensely.
Awesomely choreographed read Walter. It’s motivates, encourages and inspires. Thanks for sharing such valuable knowledge with us. It’s the reason blessings come your way day in day out. Am following your leads closely as I try to find my way in the freelancing zone. Salute brother and God bless you abundantly!
Thanks a lot Daniel. God bless you too immensely.
Walter, You are one in a million. As you get through each day, always remember, You are appreciated!!!
Hi Grace,
I really appreciate your kind words. Humbled. I praise God for his blessings.
God bless you immensely.
Good article there Walter. I have to admit that you one out of a million guys who share knowledge freely, others would rather keep it to themselves. Be blessed abundantly. I am in to try out some of the ideas you have shared with us and I hope it works out for me. My journey has just began…. Thank you so much……..
Hi Selinah,
Thanks for your kindest of words. Sure, take action with what you learn.
Always happy to help where I can 🙂
Walter do you know a forex trader by the name Nial Fuller, you so much like him. i one day would like to be where you are.Mentor me please.
Hi Philip,
Haha… No, I’ve never heard of him. I appreciate your kind words.
I’ll be happy to mentor you via email. Join my free mini-course for writers here https://freelancerkenya.com/pack
A great read. So very informative. Thanks for providing such a forum for us to learn.
Thanks Joseph.
Walter this is educative and encouraging. When I was almost losing hope I found your post. I really need to know more about freelance
Hi Augustine,
Always happy to help.
I mentor in freelance writing. Join my free mini-course for writers here https://freelancerkenya.com/pack
Thank you soo much Walter.All we can say is may the almighty God bless
you abundantly
Thanks Ibrahim. God bless you too immensely.
Really encouraging. Thanks for taking the trouble and reaching out to help some naive or ignorant souls eke out a living and also save them from the heartache that comes in when one gets duped!
Happy to help, Wangari.
Hello Bro,
Great strategies, love the work and nataka pia kuhope for the best kwa kazi yangu. thanks fo inspirations everyday.
Thanks Nicholas. Always happy to help 🙂
So inspiring. Thanks a lot Walter for the information. May you never lack. God bless you mightily. Am humbled by your generosity.
Thanks a lot James. God bless you too immensely.
Walter, I am a firm believe that its in giving that you receive. You passionately go out of your way to help, especially those who are new in online business. May the good Lord fill your cup to overflowing and may you never lack in any good thing as you continue to help others!
Amen Muniu. I really appreciate. God bless you immensely.
Thank you Walter, this is a great article, i am determined to come back with a testimony as God helps me in the next two months on how it went down. See you soon.
That’s the spirit, Mwende. Keep working hard.
its really great thanks Walter
Thanks Irene.
Splendid!!!!!!You rock man. There is this thing, blogging. It has been disturbin’ me for long but now have a hint on how to go about it. Thanks so much and keep on updating us on the right direction to go regarding these online stuff. I am a victim of losses. I have lost a lot in fake online sites, be it time and money. Once, again God Bless bro and Keep it UPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re most welcome Nixon.
You can always read about creating a blog in this article https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/how-to-make-money-online-in-kenya-as-a-freelance-writer/
Scroll down to the blogging section.
Very helpful.I will share with friends.
Hi Josh,
Glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Very inspiring and an eye-opener.
Thans Joram.
Good article. Inspiring indeed. However, I do not know how to reach you but here so I’ll just go ahead and request something. I have been writing for the last 2 years for people who own accounts for a CPP of 200-300. As much I appreciate the the experience that come a long with it, I haven’t really seen any growth hitherto. So I would like to kindly request that you help me in any way you can to get either a direct client or affordable ways to get an account. Thanks in advance.
Hi Fred,
You can reach me via the contact page.
About how to get direct clients, that’s what the article is about. Have you tried out the methods here?
Thanks a lot walter . its very encouraging.
Most welcome, John.
I do not have a reason to doubt this guy’s credentials. Good Work, Walter!
Thanks George. Much appreciated.
Am in love with this article… Thanks Walter. Very helpful tips. Kudos
Happy to help. Thanks Njuguna
Thanks Walter for this useful information. It shows me the right path to follow, and by doing so, we have guidelines to excellent work. Thank you.
My pleasure, Sheila.
Walter am in love with your ever creative ideas and open mind
Thanks Ken.
Thanks Walter, This is great. I cannot not fail to acknowledge, your consistent blogs on online writings are making great impact on writers. Thanks again for being an open minded person.
Thanks Kevin.
This was very informative……
Thanks Walter, all my questions are answered.
Thanks Tatiana. I’m glad it helped.
thanks for this great piece. God bless you Walter.
Most welcome. God bless you too, Sollo.
I have tried using such avenues to get DCs but in vain. Though I have seen that there are some points to be taken from your blog.
Thanks Samwel. What methods do you use?
Great article, I am climbing the ladder slowly and implementing some of the above tricks. I can attest that they are working.
thanks a lot walter.
Thanks a lot Mike. I’m glad you’re taking action with what you’re learning. Good to know that they’re working fine. I also use them and they’re awesome. Thanks too and stay blessed.
Very informative Walter. I am really grateful for the insightful ideas. God bless you.
Thanks Robert. God bless you too.
Always refreshing reading your pieces. I got conned by one of these direct clients I got from the social sites. Discouraging is an understatement. I get up, shake off the dust and live to look for genuine clients.
Great piece.
Hi Lilian. That is so sad. So sorry for that. I personally got conned too when starting. Like you say, we learn and avoid making the same mistakes again.
I got conned when a client requested me that we work outs freelancer.com. Never again
will I work without getting paid upfront. I learned my lesson. I was so excited when
I landed my first direct client. I must say, it takes a lot of work to get direct clients but it is well worth it.
Sorry about getting conned. Glad you learned your lesson. Note that we prefer you comment with your real name. Stay blessed.
Thank you, Walter, for such informative piece. May we live in interesting times in our writing career. There is peace and generally feeling well when we do something that is benefitting to us and to someone too. Blessings and success to you.
Thanks Grace. Blessings and success to you too.
Hello, the piece is incredible, especially on the part where you place much emphasis on provision of quality work. I will strive my best to emulate so in the writing business. Thanks
Thanks Simon.
Walter,
As always i keep learning a lot from you,
Thank you.
Barikiwa,.
Thanks a lot Florence. Stay blessed.
Beatifully said. Another reason why I subscribe to FreelancerKenya. And I loved the idea on partnerships 😉
Hi Walter,
A useful article as always.
Could you read the articles on my blog? If you find them good enough, maybe we could come to some sort of a partnership agreement. You could give me work and I could give you some great content.
I am a doctor of medicine with a flair for the English language and deep research. What do you say, Walter?
Thanks Sanjiv. Great blog! We can communicate on email about the partnership thing we see if we can work something out. Thanks.
Always an eye opener, thanks Walter.
Thanks Marcel
Great advice.I remember i was once conned by a client from upwork when i was starting out and i got really demorolized.Guess i was naive,now i know better.Will be happy to get some direct clients.Thank you Walter
Thanks Judith. Don’t worry, I also had a rough time when starting out but it’s all part of learning. Good thing we can share our experiences and help others to avoid such.
Very informative articles as usual. I appreciate the good work you are doing.
Thanks Ben
Great post Walter, really inspiring
Thanks Timan
Such a great read Walter, it will be my pleasure talking to you one on one. I appreciate the much effort you put in curating and writing such useful content to benefit the rest of us.
Cheers.
Thanks Dan. Much appreciated.
I must thank you but still not so clear.Am very interested,so i will seek for more guidance later.
Thanks Solomon. Which area is not clear? Always feel free to ask questions.
Walter I dont know what is going on plz help.me
Hi Faith. Let me know what you need clarification on.
Always a treat to read your blogs. So much sound advice and great tips!
Thanks Duncan. Much appreciated.
Give before you receive. Quality over quantity. Personal discipline at all times. I agree with you Walter, the key principles to a successful business start with who you are and not what you can do for the client (By soliciting). The best writers will attract the best DCs. (Don’t ask me how I know… Hehehehe)
Hehehe Maurice. Well said. The best writers will always get the best DCs.
Great article Walter. Always happy to learn from you.
Thanks Joshua
Walter, you always give great information. I enjoy reading your articles always.
Always a pleasure Joy. Thanks a lot.
Good article Walter. Great pointers! What about pitching directly to clients? For example, about a week ago, I pitched directly to a podcast site, though I got a negative response. If I had received a positive one, I guess I would have been smiling all the way to Paypal. I was quite motivated….
Thanks Sheeroh. Great addition! Yeah, you can also pitch directly to clients. I’m glad you reached out to the podcast site. Keep trying and I’m sure soon you’ll have an incredible testimonial that we’ll all learn from. I am sure your PayPal is still smiling though 🙂
How nice, this is so insightful bro and I gladly appreciate your input here. This is free wisdom we have to share as recipients and be grateful it is offered for free. Be blessed man, I admire your writing, commitment and willingness to help. Cheers
Thanks Marx. Much appreciated.
you are an inspiration, cheers