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Build Credibility as a Freelancer

Posted: December 08, 2014
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Building credibility in any industry can prove to be a challenge. With the many scams around today, it can be difficult to tell who to trust. Build credibility and gain loyal clients for your business.
Lauren Barry, writer for BrandPost, shares how to build your credibility as a freelance writer.

How to Build Credibility as a Freelancer

More than anything else, freelancers need paying clients. Without them, your business is just a hobby. You're not going to get clients or keep the ones you have if you don't market yourself and behave like a trustworthy professional. You need an impressive presence on the Web, well-made business cards, and a reasonable rate structure. You also need to be dependable and good at what you do. I can't promise you'll have booming business if you follow these six rules, but I can guarantee that you won't have one if you don't. Make a good impression on the Web Your webpage is your storefront. If it doesn't look right, prospective clients will look elsewhere. Use a design-your-own-site service such as Weebly or Wix. These offer a large selection of templates. Read the entire article How to Build Credibility as a Freelancer on PC World.