Articles by Freelance Switch from May 2013

Is writing agony for you? Do you struggle over every word, lugging words like weights around your mind before putting them to paper?I know how that feels. I used to live in that place. There are days ...

All designers are familiar with the amount of time and energy it takes to find clients.Some might be lucky enough to have a backlog of people who want to work with them, but for most, a big portion of...

Blogging can be complicated when you’re a freelancer.That’s because a freelancer’s blog can serve two different goals — it can help you find clients, and it can be a niche busi...

Have you heard of Google Analytics? The amazing free tool that lets you know exactly whats going on with your website traffic? From where your visitors are coming from to what theyre doing on your sit...

A lot of would-be entrepreneurs do not fully appreciate what it takes to build and manage a successful online business.The common assumption is that you need a groundbreaking idea and lots of luck. Bu...

Planning to write an ebook? Good job! Ebooks are a fantastic way for freelancers to demonstrate their expertise. They’re also good lead generators, as people who read your ebook are likely to ne...

Once a week, we feature a fantastic freelance-themed comic from the talented N.C. Winters. Why not also take a look at our comic archive? ...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and c...

You’ve slogged through the challenges and gotten up your freelance blog. You’ve written a blog post, chosen a catchy image, and hit ‘publish.’ Congratulations!Now what?Often, n...

In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to select topics for speaking engagements. Your topic can make or break you, if your goal is to sell a product or a service to your audience. Choosing the right...

Blogging is a great way for freelancers and small business owners to market their services.Blogs are a lead magnet to pull in clients. The more blog posts, videos and images you have on your blog, the...

Here at FreelanceSwitch, we’re really excited to let you know about our new sister site Microlancer. If you have graphic design skills and are looking for freelance work, there is an incredible ...

When I first decided that I wanted to quit my job and create my own successful online business back in May 2011, I was driven more by blind determination than belief. In fact, for many months thereaft...

Once a week, we feature a fantastic freelance-themed comic from the talented N.C. Winters. Why not also take a look at our comic archive? ...

Public speaking is hard: we’ve all heard that it’s the most common fear, above and beyond death. Everybody in the room is staring at you, which is enough to make most of us want to run. Th...

Have you heard about all the powerful insights Google Analytics can churn out for your business? (Here are just 3 Google Analytics insights you can learn about your business.)If you havent heard about...

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to land your very first speaking gig, before you have any experience speaking in public. It’s an approach that can get you more than just one speaking gi...

Once a week, we feature a fantastic freelance-themed comic from the talented N.C. Winters. Why not also take a look at our comic archive? ...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and c...

So you want to write and publish an ebook? Good for you! With the writing tools and online publishing platforms available today, there’s never been a better time to write a book.Whatever kind of...

Every freelancer needs a website, no matter your specialty. A website gives you a way to provide information to interested parties that are searching for your services online. However, a website launc...

As successful entrepreneurs and freelancers know, making a name for yourself online is all about content marketing. Yet the landscape of content marketing can be confusing, as it is constantly shiftin...

Once a week, we feature a fantastic freelance-themed comic from the talented N.C. Winters. Why not also take a look at our comic archive? ...

Freelancers are often faced with the question of how much to charge for a project. When the project is similar to others you have done, then you have a good idea of the number of hours it will take yo...

Guest posting on blogs is a fantastic way to build brand recognition, establish yourself as a credible expert in your field, and drive traffic to your website.Guest blogging champion Danny Iny bulit h...

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create your own project plan using a Google spreadsheet that you can use for your own projects or share with your team. It’s a simple technique that y...