We know building a reputation on a new platform can feel daunting whether you're brand new to freelancing or have already put in the work building your reputation somewhere else.
No matter where you're at in your freelance journey, the tips below are designed to help you start building credibility from day one and get your first client on Contra faster.
Tip #1: Invite Existing Clients to Pay You Through Contra
If you have clients outside of Contra, invite them to start paying you on the platform. This helps you start working towards your first earnings badge which boosts your visibility on Contra and helps new clients trust your work.
Tip #2: Request Reviews to Build Social Proof
Have past clients you worked with outside of Contra? Request a review from them! These reviews show potential clients that others have trusted and valued your work, building social proof and increasing your chances of being hired. Learn more about requesting reviews here.
Tip #3: Dedicate Time to Building Great Projects
Dedicate a day to building at least 3 great projects from previous client work, or dedicate time to creating quality spec work if you're brand new to freelancing. We even have a profile importer to speed up this process if you're already showcasing your work on Dribbble or Behance!
Learn how to build great projects from scratch or via the profile importer here.
Tip #4: Invest in Contra Pro to Unlock Your Discovery
While upgrading to Contra Pro isn't required, it can help you grow way faster by unlocking premium features like your Discovery Score insights. These insights are the key to learning exactly what you need to do to boost your visibility and get your work in front of more clients on Contra.