The feed is the heart of Contra. It’s where your ideas, expertise, and creativity meet a community of other talented independents and clients looking to hire. A great post not only shares your work, it gets people talking, connecting, and inspired.

Here’s how to craft a post that stands out, drives engagement, and helps you grow your network.

The most engaging posts teach, inspire, or share something useful.

Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes process, a lesson learned from a project, or a practical tip, valuable content sparks conversation.

Ask yourself: “What can someone take away from this post?”

Tags help your posts get discovered on topic pages across the platform. Whether it’s Branding, Framer, Web Design, or Design Tips, using the right tags makes your content visible to the people who care about it most.

A few targeted tags are more effective than a long list of generic ones.

Posts with strong visuals perform best. Clean images, motion, and video are especially effective in catching attention as people scroll.

Think of your post as a mini portfolio moment. Lead with your best visual to make a strong first impression.

Your posts get priority placement in the feeds of your followers, which means the bigger your network, the further your posts can reach.

Still working on your following? Import your network and invite friends to join you on Contra. Growing your audience amplifies your voice.

Don’t stop at posting, amplify. Sharing your post on your social channels is a powerful way to bring new people to your work.

The more engagement your post gets, the more visibility it earns in the feed.

If sharing your best work, add it to your profile. This allows it to be seen by more clients when they're looking for your skills.

When someone discovers your post, they often click through to learn more about you. Make sure your best work is added to your profile so new followers and potential clients can explore your skills.

A strong post paired with a strong profile is the best recipe for discovery.

Creating great posts is one of the best ways to grow your network, build credibility, and get noticed by clients on Contra. When your content is high-quality, relevant, and valuable, it naturally rises to the top.

Plus, the more engagement you receive, the higher your discovery score, which unlocks even more visibility from clients hiring on Contra.

Ready to post your next big idea? Head to Contra and share it with your creative community.