Build A Successful Freelance Profile
In this article, you will find information on how to build a successful freelance profile and to write the winning profile description. I have used similar methods to build my profile on Upwork and earn thousands of dollars. Building a stellar freelance profile allows you to get high paid projects and should never be compromised. Your Freelance profile title and description have huge effects fro you landing the best job.
The 6 important things that clients consider before hiring freelancers:
- Your profile title
- Your bio or profile description
- Your portfolio and your experience
- Your profile rating or job’s satisfaction rate
- Talent level (A beginner, a rising talent, or a top-ranked freelancer)
- Your pitch to the client
In this blog, I will focus on the first two points which are important especially when you have none or little experience in freelancing. The remaining points shall be covered in my upcoming blogs.
There are numerous professional top freelancers in Pakistan who have been very successful and you can also become one by following the tips below.
Tips For Creating The Perfect Profile
The first thing that the client is going to look at is your profile title so, it has to be catchy. Your profile title must include keywords that reflect your skills and competence. This will enable to create a successful freelance profile.
I will take the example of a content writer/web developer freelancer.
Questions freelancers often ask when they start a freelance career.
- How to build a winning freelance writing career?
- How to build a winning freelance writing business?
- How to build a winning freelance writing portfolio?
- How to become a successful freelancer?
- How to become a successful freelance writer?
- How to become a successful freelance web developer?
The answers to all these questions are well explained in this blog.
Freelance Profile Title
As we say, the first impression is your last impression so how can we take the profile title lightly. We should write a strong title as well, leading to the creation of a winning freelance profile.
Content Writer
Vs
SEO Blogger | Copywriter Expert | Research Writer
If you just write “A content writer” it does not reflect any skills
On the other hand, if you write “SEO Blogger | Copywriter Expert | Research Writer”
This 2nd title is impactful. It gives a good impression to the client and shows that this freelancer has knowledge in this area.
Web Developer
Vs
Full Stack Web Developer | WordPress & Wix Professional | CMS Expert
In my 2nd example, if you just write “A web developer, this does not have any impact
Instead, if you write, “Full Stack Web Developer | WordPress & Wix Professional | CMS Expert”
It reflects your abilities and will steer the client’s attention to view your profile.
Freelance Profile Description
Fiverr has a limit to words that you can add to the description. However, other platforms like Upwork and freelancer.com allow a longer description but it is not recommended.
If you have a very long profile description, then probably the client is going to skim through it as they have limited time. If the description is to the point, there are chances that the client will read the full description. Freelancers in Pakistan and India have great potential to make good money.
5 Best Tips To Build a Winning Profile
- Use short 2-4 paragraphs in order to not clutter the information in one whole paragraph
- Craft a one-line summary of what services you provide
- The first sentence of your freelance bio should be an elevator pitch. Those of you, who don’t know, what’s an elevator pitch it is simply to meet a potential client in an elevator and you got like 1 or 2 minutes to tell him/her about the services that you are offering. Essentially, anyone reading the first sentence should have a clear idea of what you do and what services you are offering.
- Use Keywords to represent your skills
- Using keywords in the bio is a powerful part of your personal branding
- For example, finance writer, component blog writer, technology writer, copywriter, an SEO expert, On-page/Off-page Optimization, Amazon Affiliate Articles.
- For example, Web Developer, WordPress, Wix, Drupal, Magento, Woo-commerce, Shopify, Php, Angular, React.js, node.js, Codeignitor, IntelliJ, Eclipse, Django
- Include portfolio items as per your experience
- Mention about the successful tasks or projects which you have completed in the past if any.
- Mention your skills and professional work experience, or any certifications related to your work.
- Call to action
- If this sounds interesting, then let’s discuss! 🙂
- If you are looking to get this job done quickly and professionally, then let’s make it happen! 🙂
Freelance Profile Description Template
SEO Blogger | Copywriter Expert | Research Writer
I can imagine the pain when clients outsource blogs and articles to SEO writers who don’t know even the basics of SEO and on-page/off-page optimization.
Guess what, you don’t have to face adversity anymore.
I write quality content that is compact, highly informative, and easy to read. I’m an expert author of technical Blogs, User Guides, Product Reviews etc. My strongest skills include Amazon Affiliate articles, Finance blogs, WordPress CMS, and Keyword Research. My clients are very happy with my work quality and timely delivery, and my background in business administration brings value to my craft.
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Add your relevant experience
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My strong SEO competency and creative skills will give you the best blogs and articles.
If this sounds interesting, then let’s discuss and get started with the project. 🙂
Full Stack Web Developer | WordPress & Wix Professional | CMS Expert
My goal is to create amazing websites and web-based applications that drive your business and to improve the efficiency of your outsourcing project. I can easily build an amazing website as per all your requirements focusing on the following technologies; PHP, WordPress, Wix, Django, Drupal, Html, CSS, JQuery, Javascript etc.
My strongest skills include PHP and its frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, Eclipse, MySQL, Angular, React, Node.js, etc. Also, I have experience with different web development tools and plugins (APIs, Woo-Commerce, MailChimp, CMS, Firebug etc). I can develop and manage web projects from concept to completion while maintaining best practices for future compatibility.
Have huge experience in creating SAAS, CMS, and CRM projects from scratch using various plugins and extensions like Datatables, different chart plugins, form validators, user logins, editors etc.
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Add your relevant experience
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My strong web development skills will give a professional website that will enable you to boost your business.
If this sounds interesting, then let’s discuss and get started with the project. 🙂
Wrap Up
This is a very powerful and effective way to formulate your profile description. If you follow the steps to create the profile title and description, it will surely build a successful freelance profile that will enable you to land high paying jobs.
I would recommend, keep on updating the information to your profile description as you gain more experience.
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Zahin Azher Rashid
I am Zahin, a professional freelancer, software developer, product manager and I am on a mission to help freelancers learn high-paying skills and earn good money. Enable the struggling freelancers to become high-paid freelancers in their respected domains and niches.