Hey everyone Curious question for the community, how long did it take you to land your first clie...Hey everyone Curious question for the community, how long did it take you to land your first clie...
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Hey everyone
Curious question for the community, how long did it take you to land your first client on Contra?
Also, if you’ve already worked with clients here, drop a tip for people who are still waiting for that first project
Let’s make this a thread that actually helps others in the community get started faster 💪
Joeerito's avatar
It took me alot of time almost a year also it was just luck I got it from my content game randomly, since then I am again trying to understand how are they getting the leads from contra
Bernardo's avatar
In my opinion, the jobs posted here on Contra have a highly corporate and demanding level. Because the platform pays much more than others and charges zero fees, the competition is fierce, making it difficult to get selected.
Do you feel the same?
Joeerito's avatar
Yes, the job posts never worked for me
Diego's avatar
Took me a few weeks of actively posting and engaging before the first inquiry came through, not just having a profile up. The tip I'd add: respond to inquiries fast, even a quick acknowledgment matters more than people think. Has anyone noticed a specific type of post that...
Bernardo's avatar
So true about fast response times! Do you use any specific hook in that first message to pull them straight onto a call?
Diego's avatar
Not really a scripted hook, honestly. I just answer their actual question first before pitching anything, then ask one specific thing about the project so it feels like a real conversation instead of a sales reply. People jump on a call a lot faster once they feel heard rather than sold to.
Tiago's avatar
I started by inviting clients outside the platform. That helped me build my presence. Asked previous clients for a review. Tried to meet most of the criteria on my profile to bump the score as high as possible. It's easier to get hired once your profile gains a certain credibility.
Bernardo's avatar
That's a smart move! Did you notice a big shift in algorithm visibility after your very first review?
Tiago's avatar
I think it helps build your profile. Visibility will come with your score and progress. So, having case studies, strong reviews, and earned milestones together will be key.
Bisma's avatar
Outside clients???How???
Tan's avatar
It's my first month here and still no client, but we put in the reps man! 🔥
Bernardo's avatar
Totally agree! Are you focusing more on applying to public job posts or sending direct pitches?
Mahmud's avatar
I just applied to a job that contra matched my profile with, though it was 10 days ago😭, I pray I still get the job because i have not landed any client too
Maiara's avatar
It took me about two weeks of optimizing my profile and sending proposals. My best tip is to focus your bio entirely on the specific problem you solve for clients, it adds more value!
Nazar's avatar
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good thread, curious what people say
Jetmir's avatar
Well, day 12 here for me and working on that direction!
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Philipe's avatar
I'm also trying to figure out the same
Sergio's avatar
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Just getting starting in Contra!
Luan's avatar
I looked at your profile, and maybe the one who should be teaching us should be you hahaa
Vinicius's avatar
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I would recommend creating as much work as possible.
Izabelly's avatar
Good question for the community
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