finding freelance clients while traveling

Do you want to start working as a digital nomad and pursue the lifestyle of a working traveler? 

For traveling as a digital nomad and working at the same time, you need to find freelance clients. However, for that, you need reliable and trustworthy clients who pay you back for your hard work. Have a look at the 10 amazing tips to find freelance clients as a digital nomad:

APPROPRIATE PITCHING:

Pitching is the best way to secure new freelancing clients. You demand your pay for the world and once the clients like it they’ll reach out to you.

Pitching successfully is also an art so make sure you know everything about the company, what they do and how your services will add up to your business. Make sure you email everything in the most appropriate way. Pitching is all about hit or a miss so be careful about it.

Some companies are either looking for your services while others won’t even reply to your pitching.

FLAWLESS PORTFOLIO:

Create a portfolio that is solid enough to show everything about your niche so that even if your friends or family members prefer to approach you, they know every detail.

Clearly mention about what you will do, when you will do it and what type of outcomes they should expect from your work.

It’s important to mention about the payments and timings for on-time clearances in order to avoid any inconvenience. Mention each and everything in writing so that you have a proof for your records as well as your clients.

UNPAID SAMPLES OR INTERNSHIP:

Working for free and getting to know everything about your clients for once or twice allows you to choose the client according to your preference. It allows you to know whether the clients are trustworthy and are they flexible in terms of work.

Ask your freelancing clients regarding your future opportunities and pay rate. Avoid wasting your time where the companies only want to hire you as an intern and have no interest in replacing you as a permanent worker. Assure research before working for the freelancer clients.

START BLOGGING:

Writing a blog regarding your skills is a great way to get started and have freelance clients. Share the pieces of advice, tips, information regarding your niche and every minor detail.

It allows the clients to choose you over others once they need work regarding your expertise. Create a contact page and share that you are open to new clients. 

SIGNING UP AT FREELANCE NETWORKS:

The freelance platforms are also one of the greatest ways to get started and find freelance clients as a digital nomad.

However, the competition on these web pages is very high and the pay rate is low but it’s the best way to get started. Sign up on the freelance networks like freelancer.com, Fiverr, Upwork, PeoplePerHour or others to get the clients.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AT FACEBOOK GROUPS:

Join Facebook groups where you can search the work according to your niche. It’s the simplest way to get freelance clients online.

For example, you are a digital nomad content writer, join the Facebook groups for content writers and start working for the clients.

You just need to complete deadlines, work with commitment, offer your work on time and definitely, you’ll get bucks for your hard work. There are many scammers out there as well so complete your research before working for your client.

MEETING NEW PEOPLE:

I know that networking events are boring but stop considering them as networking events and start having fun at these events. Meet new people and connect with them.

Get to know each other and talk about your interests. These chats with people at the events might end up with new freelance clients for your traveling business.

Meeting new people at the networking events is important in a sense that people should know you by your name and face rather than what you do. Investing in your contacts is the major tip to find freelance clients these days as a digital nomad.

PERKS OF SOCIAL MEDIA:

Social media is the best thing that happened in this generation. If you see the benefits of social media that it offers you’ll definitely start advertising and enjoy it.

Start advertising about your skills and promote yourself as a freelancer. Start writing blogs or articles and make videos to help your clients initially on Facebook or Instagram so that people start engaging with your social media presence.

Spend time connecting with the people and try helping them out. The more time you spend to connect with people, the more you get to know the genuine people. 

BEING FLEXIBLE:

Being a digital nomad you need to be flexible with your freelance clients because of the time zone difference. Be reliable and stay in touch with your clients at all times.

It is better to tell your clients that you’ll be traveling and working at the same time so that they know about the time difference. Most of the times, clients appreciate your honesty and happily accommodate the ever-changing schedule of their traveling workers. Being flexible with your clients allows them to work in a friendly way with you. 

EVENTS:

Keep a track of all the events regarding your skills and expertise. Try attending these web events and seminars to enhance your skills. You can either get special invitations or discounts to join these web seminars if any of your social contacts or speakers are in the event team.

The conferences and web events give you the chance to find new freelance clients and meet new people who might be interested in your work expertise.

Follow the above mentioned 10 best tips to find freelance clients as a digital nomad and you’ll earn bucks.

Enjoy the perks of digital nomad lifestyle by traveling and working at the same time, getting the potential freelance clients on the journey of becoming a successful digital nomad.

Thanks for reading!

JohnSpencerEllis.com

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