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I'm starting to feel burned out by the constant rejections on Contra. Is anyone else experiencing the same thing?
Even when I did land projects, I often had to chase clients just to get them to sign the contract or make the payment. It feels like I'm doing the platform's job instead of focusing on the work.
I'm beginning to wonder if Contra simply isn't the right platform—or attracting the right clients—for someone in my role.
I'm giving both myself and Contra until the end of the year. If things don't improve, it may be time to move on.
I'd genuinely love to hear about other people's experiences.
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Starting on Contra with zero reviews and zero client history.
My plan to land client #1:
→ Publish clearly labeled concept projects
→ Pitch a few local businesses with spec redesigns of their sites
→ Share the process, not just the final visuals
Designers who landed their first client here: what actually moved the needle for you? Portfolio, outreach, or something else?
I'd love to learn from your experience.
Best of Luck
I've been using Contra for a while now, mostly as a place to showcase our work.
But lately I've been wondering how people actually use the platform to get hired.
Is it the projects you publish? Your profile?
Being active in the community? Applying to jobs?
We've had clients find us through different places, but Contra still feels a little different to me. There's the portfolio side, the community side, the job side, and I'm not sure how much each one actually matters.
So I'm curious: if you've gotten projects through Contra, what actually worked for you?
I'd especially love to hear from people who've been using it for a while, not just what you're supposed to do, but what actually led to a project.
My Contra Discovery Score has reached 114 points, placing me in the top 10% of creatives on the platform. My profile quality and profile completion are both at 100%, with a 5/5 average rating and availability turned on.
As a software engineer specializing in React, .NET, API development, and SAP Business One, I'm continuing to strengthen my Contra presence, showcase my portfolio, and connect with potential clients for new freelance opportunities.
