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January 13, 2026 Longform guide

Getting Testimonials and Case Studies to Attract New Clients

Nothing sells like social proof. Prospective clients are far more likely to trust a freelancer backed by real success stories. In fact, 72% of consumers say positive testimonials incre…

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January 2, 2026 Longform guide

Using AI Tools to Boost Your Freelance Business

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech giants-freelancers can leverage AI tools to work smarter, faster, and offer new services. From writing and design to admin tasks, AI can aut…

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December 23, 2025 Longform guide

Selling Digital Products as a Freelancer

As a freelancer, your time is finite-but digital products can multiply your earning potential. Digital goods (like eBooks, courses, and templates) require upfront effort to create but …

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December 12, 2025 Longform guide

Freelance Blogging: How to Get Paid to Write What You Love

Do you love writing? Freelance blogging lets you turn that passion into a paycheck. In today’s digital world, companies and publications constantly need fresh content. As long as you’r…

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December 1, 2025 Longform guide

LinkedIn for Freelancers: Profile Optimization and Outreach

LinkedIn is a goldmine for freelancers-it's where professionals network, share ideas, and find talent. A polished LinkedIn profile and smart outreach can turn connections into clients.…

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November 21, 2025 Longform guide

Freelancing as a Side Hustle: Balancing Your Job and Clients

Many professionals juggle a full-time job and a freelance side hustle. In fact, 8.9 million Americans work multiple jobs , and a recent survey found 72% of workers have or want a side …

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November 10, 2025 Longform guide

Email Marketing for Freelancers: Build a List, Book Clients

Email marketing is a freelancer’s secret weapon. It gives you a direct line to prospects that you own - unlike social media algorithms, your email list is yours forever. In fact, email…

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October 30, 2025 Longform guide

Freelance Marketing Funnels: How to Build One That Converts

Building a marketing funnel is like owning your own client pipeline: it captures leads and guides them to hire you. Instead of endlessly chasing projects on Upwork, a well-designed fun…

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October 20, 2025 Longform guide

Get Paid Every Time: Invoicing and Payment Best Practices for Freelancers

Invoices and payments are the lifeblood of a freelance business - yet missed payments are all too common. To boost your cash flow and get paid on time, follow these best practices: • I…

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October 9, 2025 Longform guide

Just Say No: How to Decline Work and Avoid Scope Creep Professionally

Polite persistence is a freelancer’s ally. Learning to say “no” professionally - to bad-fit projects or to requests beyond your agreement - protects your sanity and your bank account. …

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