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Landing that first client is arguably the steepest part of the freelance journey. It’s the classic "chicken and egg" scenario: you need projects to build a portfolio, but you need a portfolio to land projects.
At Onfer Studio, we realized that the secret isn’t waiting for the perfect opportunity; it’s creating the evidence yourself:
Treat yourself as a client: Build your own brand with the same rigor you’d apply to a high-ticket contract.
Concept projects: If you don't have the client yet, solve a real-world problem for a brand you love and showcase your workflow.
Leverage trust: Often, that first "yes" comes from someone who already knows your work ethic, not just your CV.
It’s tough, and the ghosting/rejection phase is real. But once you break that first barrier, the momentum takes over.
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I recently completed a digital transformation for Panther Phone, an iPhone repair specialist in Argentina. The goal was to expand their reach beyond social media with a dynamic, high-performance website.
Client Feedback:
"To be honest, creating a website for my business was a great idea. Beyond social media, this helps people really get to know my business. The creation process was very dynamic; I am truly satisfied." — Panther Phone.
My Contribution:
Built a custom, mobile-first site using WordPress & Elementor.
Focused on a fast, intuitive user journey to convert visitors into repair bookings.
Implemented a "Dynamic Creation" workflow that kept the client involved and satisfied throughout the project.
Strong presentation 👌
Love how the focus stays on outcomes and client experience rather than just visuals.
Over the years, I’ve seen one consistent issue with small business websites: The homepage is unclear.
Before you invest in custom design or development, you need a strategic blueprint.
So I created a free resource for founders and entrepreneurs:
🎯 The Ultimate Homepage Blueprint Checklist.
This checklist walks you through:
• The ideal homepage section structure
• Conversion-focused messaging prompts
• Social proof placement
• Clear CTA hierarchy
• Common homepage mistakes to avoid
If you're building in Webflow, WordPress, Squarespace, or preparing to hire a designer, this will help you start with clarity.
Download it here for free.
More strategic tools coming soon.
#Webflow #WebsiteStrategy #SmallBusiness #ConversionDesign
Homepage clarity is massively underestimated. Most small business sites don’t fail because of design quality — they fail because intent isn’t obvious. When users can’t immediately answer ‘What is this? Who is it for? What should I do?’ friction kills conversions.
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