I’m glad we’re rolling into website month right now because all this Upwork drama? It’s been a HUGE reminder that we all need to start building our own.

 

Freelancing is changing and the more you do for yourself, the better it’s going to treat you. I know though, that a lot of us get stuck. I see it all the time. I’ve even done it myself. I’m talking about hiding our skills and availability as freelancers.

 

We’re not stepping out and making sure the world knows who we are. Not sure what I mean? Here are a few signs you’re hiding online.

 

• You don’t have a website.
• You have a website, but don’t list your niche or who you work with.
• You list your niche, but don’t list successes or credit.
• You’re not on LinkedIn.

 

This month we’re going to cover what it means to be hiding online, the great opportunities you’re missing when you’re hiding, and how to take some steps to get out of it.

 

To get started, I’ve got a question. What do you think is the one thing keeping you from being more bold in your freelance web presence?

 

 

 

Megan

 

 

Community Discussion Update

This week, the Skype group's been talking about this mess going on with Upwork, but also about writing outlines, an interesting new visual resume tool, and whether it’s really helpful to go to a bunch of events as a freelancer. Come on by!

 

 

Don’t miss this month’s Academy resources!

My Website Isn’t Working For Me