17 Tips To Find Freelance Clients as a Web Developer

So you can build a stable income

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Not gonna lie, freelancing is tough.

In many cases, we walk out of our jobs picturing three-hour lunches, unlimited time to work on our dream projects, and no one perched on our shoulders reminding us to get the company’s work done. But that’s not the reality.

Freelancing is tough.

You are the boss and employee. You must perch on your own shoulder and remind yourself to get your clients’ work done, keep a schedule, manage finances, and do a trillion other things.

There’s a lot to do, but it’s doable. And freeing. So freeing. Whatever schedule you set for yourself is perfectly made to maximize your life.

You can choose your work environment, tell your clients how much your life (i.e., hours) is worth, and work on projects you connect with.

But let’s look at a few things to do before you dive into pitching.

Before searching for clients

Technically, you can start pitching clients before doing these four things but having them ready beforehand will help a lot.

1. A fantastic website or landing page. This is an awesome way to showcase your skills as soon as…