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Creatives on Contra have earned over $150M and we are just getting started
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The freelancer starter pack for Contra that nobody gives you.
📚 Cuared portfolio with similar work than the clients that you want to get.
⏳ Save a couple minutes or hours a day to engage with the community and apply to Contra Jobs.
📄 Contract (protect yourself before you need to)
📊 Presentation template to stop rebuilding every one from scratch.
💸 Price list (custom quotes, yes. Starting from zero every time, no.)
📋 Client onboarding questionnaire (get the info before the chaos)
✉️ A few email templates for proposals, feedback reminders, and awkward payment conversations.
What would you add to the starter pack?
Hey everyone! I’d love to hear your thoughts on Contra. Is it relatively easy to find clients on the platform, or does it take time and patience to land your first project? I’m a video editor and graphic designer, and I’d appreciate any advice or insights from those who have experience working on Contra.
Let's talk about starting out on Contra. 👋
For those of you who've been freelancing on Contra for a while, I'd love to hear about your experience.
When you were starting out, what made the biggest difference in turning your skills into services clients were actually willing to pay for?
Was it how you positioned your services, the quality of your portfolio, how you approached potential clients, or something else entirely?
I'm building my own freelance business and believe there's a lot to learn from people who've been through the process. I'd love to hear what worked for you, what surprised you, and what you'd do differently if you were starting today.
Experienced freelancers, beginners, and everyone in between are welcome to share! Let's learn from each other. 💬