How to start freelancing

good information, i am moving to freelancing but i have not enough information of the prices, is there any definite way to find prices to a specific work?

Whiteweb

The price/work conundrum has been discussed in a number of threads. Have you tried a search?

(In answer to your direct question, I'd say no, there is no definite way to find prices [set by the community at large] for a specific work.)

Originally Posted by whiteweb good information, i am moving to freelancing but i have not enough information of the prices, is there any definite way to find prices to a specific work?

Just don't do anything for free !!

In response to previous post on getting clients without much in a portfolio..

One way to get examples of your work quickly is by doing 1 or 2 freebies. I know that you are NEVER supposed to do any work for free, but this is a good way to add to your portfolio and maybe get some links, and advertising.

EX: A website was created for a local soccer league for free, but a banner was placed on the front page as a "brought to you by" type of advertisement. This site will get regular hits (sign ups, info, etc) and your work will be on display in a decent traffic area for you to show prospective clients.

As a Freelancer, work is so tough to do. Work in Group & team is much better than Freelancer But if you have better knowledge then you can become a good lancer. You have to need good knowledge about the related work to start Freelancing.

That is pretty good info. Thanks man

I have been designing for about a 2 years now for fun, but I have been really trying to get into freelancing and selling my work. This post really helped me out as well as the additional post in the blog. Thanks guys

This is a very good example. I am a freelancer, too. A writer. I should do a portfolio soon. I started with a very low rate and I just realized it now that the pay was indeed very cheap. I would like to read your recommended article about pricing, but the URL can't be found.

very nice short introduction! however how can I begin attracting people to my design portfolio? I feel as if it is really hard to get costumers by just using your portfolio Also I have only done one official project for a client..

Originally Posted by Trustworthy very nice short introduction! however how can I begin attracting people to my design portfolio? I feel as if it is really hard to get costumers by just using your portfolio Also I have only done one official project for a client..

Hey mate.

Look, we all know getting started in freelancing can be a rough-way sometimes, but, keep in mind, once you get used to it, you'll love it.

I remember starting when I was 15, doing small jobs around the webs.
When I was looking for a client, I tried to find people whose needs fitted my skills, I don't like lying to my client to "nail" the job.

Nah, that's not me. If I can't do it, I don't do it, easy as that. I always refer other people when I can't do the job, that's what this is all about. It's a big market, with big competitors, but moral things should remain there

Also, as I didn't have a portfolio, I used to charge a little less than what I should have charged, and when I finally got myself a GOOD portfolio, this happened last year, I have given myself the treat of having a bit stepper price ranges and now, of course, my skillset & knowledge has grown exponentially compared to what it was couple years ago.



I hope this helps you!

And sorry for all the typos/grammar mistakes there could be. My native language is Spanish, and altought I know English, sometimes it's hard for me :P And also, I literally split open my left index finger with a cutter so it's difficult to use that finger Hahaha.