Seeking Advice on Winning Freelance Software Work on Contra

Seeking Advice on Winning Freelance Software Work on ContraSeeking Advice on Winning Freelance Software Work on Contra

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Jacob Atakora

pro

• Sep 28

For those of you landing clients and jobs on Contra — what’s actually working for you?

I’m a Software Developer working primarily with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and APIs, and I’ve been building and sharing more of my projects here.

I’m curious:

How did you land your first client on Contra?

Was it through applying to opportunities, your portfolio, posting consistently, networking, or clients reaching out to you?

And what made the biggest difference in getting responses?

I’d love to hear from developers and freelancers who’ve figured out what works on Contra. Any advice is appreciated! 🙏🏾

#Contra #FreelanceDeveloper #SoftwareDeveloper #NextJS #ReactJS #WebDevelopment

Dmitriy Shilko

pro

• Nov 5

🎉 $50,000 earned on Contra!

Today I’m celebrating a milestone that means a lot to me — reaching $50K in earnings on Contra!

Behind this number are dozens of projects, creative challenges, great collaborations, and, most importantly, people who trusted me with their ideas and businesses.

Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work across brand identity, web design and development, e-commerce, UI/UX, and creative production.

Every project has taught me something new, pushed me creatively, and helped me grow.

A big thank you to all the clients who trusted me, the people I've collaborated with, and the Contra community for being part of this journey.

This is not the finish line. Just another milestone along the way.

Here's to the next $50K and even bigger creative challenges! 🚀

#Contra #FreelanceJourney #CreativeWork #DesignCommunity