ZǍOSHANG HǍO
🤖 The gist
Trying to get clients as a freelancer can be tough.
When starting out, I turned to oDesk. It seemed like the freelancing playground of opportunities. It excited me to see all the options available—like a dog with a bone.
I scoured the oDesk marketplace for all suitable gigs. To increase my chances, I applied to as many jobs as possible.
But being new to the platform, I didn't know my conversion rate.
I won over 85% of the proposals I submitted, leaving me eating more treats than I could handle.
I had to decline or delay some projects.
It made me realize that this was a terrible strategy. I was just too eager and didn't think it through.
If I could go back in time, I would take a more measured approach and temper my enthusiasm with iterative tests.
I would send ten applications, wait, and monitor their conversion in a simple CRM sheet. Then, I would rinse and repeat this strategy until I had a consistent flow of work.
Here are some other resources that will help your business thrive.👇🏽
SEO Fight in the Style of Dali | Hugging Face by Stable Diffusion 2.1
Today, we’ll help you identify the good from the bad in freelancing, chase down the most effective design moves, and sniff out the best SEO strategies.
RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS
🥇 Be the top dog
Break the shackles: Say goodbye to the boss and hello to the life of your dreams with your own business.
Idea ≠ success: With this guide, you'll be able to overcome obstacles and identify bad business propositions before they turn into costly mistakes.
Put a leash on challenges: Whether you're a seasoned pro or considering taking the plunge, don’t miss this freelance reality check.
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
🍯 Set the right goals
It's about the money: Don’t miss this step-by-step guide on measuring the ROI of SEO.
Here’s what to do: Combine the data from your PPC campaigns to boost your optimization efforts.
Bid dull tasks adieu: With the right tools, you can automate your SEO processes to focus on what matters.
MADE ME SMILE
🩺 Don’t ask Dr. Google
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DESIGN
🌳 Bark up the right tree
Copy Loom’s success: Check out how they prioritize customers, experiment, and use data to make decisions.
Spotify steals like an artist: They are staying at the top of their game with a complete design overhaul. Their new interface will make you want to bust a move.
Avoid the doghouse: Watch designers miss the mark in these epic fails.