Five basic steps to start your freelancer profile online

Freelancing is the best method to know yourself, your product/services and to build a network of similarly-skilled freelancers, professionals, clients, and advisors. It is a unique working lifestyle and a good opportunity to make money. Freelancing provides the essential experience you need to become an entrepreneur. Some people decided to terminate their jobs and became freelancers. They are currently earning a living through freelance work. The first step to start your freelancing career is creating an online profile or CV. But creating the profile demands patience and discipline from you. So, how do you start a freelancer profile online?

The first step:  Choose one area of interest

To properly begin freelancing, you can identify your niche and choose one area of interest to focus on it only. Don’t try many online jobs at the same time just decide to be a typist, a writer, a programmer, a web designer, a data entry etc.

The second step: Join many legitimate freelancing sites

There are many freelancing sites that offer too much competition but you should join legitimate sites and find your way up the ladder.

The third step: Understand the requirements of the available projects

The freelancer sites consist of providers of services or buyers and employees. When you begin your work in these sites you should click the “Browse Projects” icon.Scrutinize the available projects and read them carefully to understand the requirements and the scope of the projects.

The fourth step: place your bid

When you are a starter without feedback or reviews, accepting less money is wise. In your bid, show a buyer that you know the project details.Choose your words properly, and be clear on the time you need to complete the project.If you have any questions, contact the employer via inbox or the private message board.Plan to do the project properly and on time too.

The fifth step: Follow up

You have to thoughtfully reply the private messages of a buyer and send an evidence of past work if the buyer requested. But avoid buyers who ask for unpaid samples. If possible, show published work since you have zero opportunities of losing it.