How’s your February going so far?
If it’s going anything like mine, you’re getting back into a normal schedule after regrouping from the holidays, and really getting moving on your 2016. Since I’m looking to push my rates and client quality this year, this has meant more of a focus on networking, and social is a HUGE part of that.
It takes time to develop a productive social media presence for your
freelance career, but once you do, you can see a massive change in your business. That’s why this month, I really want to encourage you to set some tangible social media goals, and to come and share them
over in the forums (you’d be amazed at what a difference simply writing down your goals in
a public place can make.) Here are some of the suggestions for this month’s Growth Loop focus:
Beginner
Set up your freelancer social media accounts.
Intermediate
Start looking into social media management tools to simplify your posting and responses.
Advanced
Set up a LinkedIn profile for your freelance career.
Gig Overview
Looking for clients? Check the links below (and make some modifications to reflect your niche)
to find the clients out there your freelance work fits with best.
Upwork:
Higher-paid spots in video editing, gamification, and graphic design this week at Upwork
Indeed:
Indeed is back on the writing focus with content strategy and freelance writing getting some attention.
CareerBuilder:
A nice mix of graphic design, writing, and e-commerce design on CareerBuilder.
Have a great
week!
Megan.
P.S. In observance of Black History Month in the U.S., we’re doing a series that covers the reasons why the work of Black business people in history is worth paying attention to. Come check out our first piece on Sarah E. Goode and her fold-out, space-saving bed.