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Your Online Writing Portfolio: 11 Must-Haves for a Standout Portfolio

Elna Cain

I recently checked out my online writing portfolio, and guess what I found? Since I’ve been freelance writing for almost a decade, for some reason I wasn’t paying too much attention to my portfolio. If you’re new to freelancing, having proof of your skill is crucial in landing consistent work.

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How to Start Freelancing (With No Experience)

Freelance Magic

You’re tired of working for someone else, and you want to start freelancing — maybe as a side hustle on the weekends or because you want to wave goodbye to your day job. You’re in luck: 62% of companies already hire freelancers, while 66% plan to hire more freelancers in the next few years. The good news? Read the guide).

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18 Best Tools For Freelancers to Grow a Successful Business

Freelance Magic

As a freelancer, we’re the boss and the employee, the admin and the HR department, the accounting team, and the marketing team. In this article, that’s what we’re diving into —- all the tools you might need as a freelancer to level up your business and your efficiency levels! Can integrate with multiple tools for freelancers.

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The Job Interview Process Is Getting Out of Hand – Freelancing is The Way to Go

Elna Cain

So, if you’re fed up with long job interviews, maybe there’s another option out there – namely, freelance work online ! It’s ludicrous, and what’s worrying is that desperate freelancers are falling for this. These fake jobs say they are freelance writing jobs, but they aren’t.

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How to Create a Writing Portfolio That’ll Wow Potential Clients

Smart Blogger

Your writing portfolio is a critical tool in your marketing arsenal. And a kick-butt writer portfolio can do most of the selling for you. As a freelance writer, you know this, but where do you start? Tips for a writing portfolio published on your own website. Let me walk you through these. is fast and easy.

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14 Top LinkedIn Profile Tips for Freelance Writers

Elna Cain

When I started using LinkedIn as a freelance writer, I thought of it as a resume platform. Fill in your information, where you worked, and there you go – freelance jobs would come to me. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap.

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What Happens When a Client Removes (or Replaces) Your Article from their Blog?

Elna Cain

My portfolio is dwindling. At first, I noticed only a few writing samples on my portfolio page didn’t go to my post. But, if you look at my portfolio page , you don’t see Walmart anywhere. When you have been freelancing for a few years you become complacent in your business.

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