5 Blogs Every Freelancer Needs To Follow π°ποΈβπ¨οΈ
Becoming a freelancer can be nerve-wracking for many professionals. Venturing out into the unknown is enough to make anyone feel a little daunted.
There is, however, a wide community of individuals who can support you on your journey. Freelancing doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. We’ve compiled a list of our 5 favourite blogs that every freelancer needs to follow.
1. Gigstar
Our blog is jam-packed with vital guides on how you can become a successful freelancer. At Gigstar, we are passionate about the empowerment of gig workers, which is why we believe in providing the tools to help you reach your highest potential.
In our recent blog articles, we have focused on how freelancers can develop meaningful relationships with their clients.
Gigstar’s Essential Read: Building Customer Relationships: 3 Tips for Freelancers
2. Fizzle
We’ve been very impressed by Fizzle’s recent blog articles. From mindset and lifestyle to marketing and advertising, this blog is ideal for freelancers who have ambitions to grow their client base. Fizzle sees freelancing through the lens of entrepreneurship, offering a fresh perspective on navigating a successful freelance career.
Fizzle’s Essential Read: Why Finding Your Niche Is Just Plain Bad Advice
3. The Freelancer by Contently
We’re absolutely obsessed with this blog from Contently. This blog covers a broad range of topics relating to the challenges and struggles of being a freelancer, whilst giving practical solutions and tips to help you along the way. The eclectic mix of articles means there’s something for everyone here.
Contently’s Essential Read: A 9-Step Guide to Financial Security for Freelancers
4. Double Your Freelancing
This is a blog that predominately focuses on freelancer growth. How can you scale your client base? Could you double your earnings without taking on any more clients? Have you been underselling yourself? These are all questions that have recently been addressed in blog articles on Double Your Freelancing. We’ve enjoyed reading many of these blog articles and they always leave you with plenty to think about and ultimately implement.
Double Your Freelancing’s Essential Read: The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Freelancing Business (2020 Edition)
5. Help Scout
Help Scout’s blog articles cover every angle of a freelancer’s career. Each blog article is comprehensive and they go into great detail about the topics they cover. Once you finish reading one of their blog articles, you are left with feelings of clarity and enlightenment, which is a sign of well-written, thought-provoking content.
Help Scout’s Essential Read: Go-To Scripts for Handling 10 Tricky Customer Service Scenarios
Have we overlooked any freelancing blogs?
There is so much incredible literature, written from a wide range of perspectives, for freelancers to bury their heads in. Reading a variety of different freelancing blogs will give you valuable insights from a diverse collection of thought leaders. Learning from the mistakes of others will help you to excel quicker and grow your client base.