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Hey Contra 👋
First post here. Just finished setting up my profile.
I'm Saad, a mobile and full-stack developer. Plenty of years building and shipping apps, but freelancing is new to me, and I'll be honest, the client side is the part I know least.
So instead of pretending I have it figured out, I'd rather learn from people who've been here a while: what actually helped you land that first client?
Reading everything, taking notes, and glad to be here 🙌
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No templates, no page builder. Figma for the design, then coded in HTML/CSS/JS + Next.js — working alongside AI tools to move faster without cutting corners. Custom animations, full mobile optimization, built in from day one.
Same process I bring to client work: design with intent, build it myself, ship something that actually performs.
love that custom cursor, so much cleverness in every detail!
Congratulations bro🎉🚀 … next to $100k
Please share tips or advice for getting new clients on contra.
I’m new here, your response will go a long way 🙏
$50K earned on Contra 🎉 Grateful to every client who trusted our team with their product!
The one move that changed my pipeline: invite past clients to bill through Contra so your profile carries real reviews and completed contracts before you apply anywhere. A profile with proof converts far better than a polished bio with none. Welcome in.
Excited to officially start offering my services on Contra!
I’m a Full-Stack & AI Engineer with 6+ years of experience, helping startups and businesses turn ideas into scalable, production-ready products.
I specialize in building:
🤖 Custom AI Web Applications
⚡ AI Agents & Automation
🚀 AI SaaS & SaaS Products
💬 AI Chatbots & RAG Applications
🌐 Full-Stack Web Applications
🔗 APIs & Backend Systems
📊 Custom Business Dashboards
My core stack includes Python, FastAPI, Django, React, Next.js, Node.js, MERN, LLMs, Machine Learning, and modern AI technologies.
I also run a YouTube channel with 38K+ subscribers, where I teach AI, Python, Machine Learning, and software development.
I’ve just launched my first Contra service: Custom AI Web Apps & SaaS Development.
Have an AI or SaaS idea you want to turn into a real product? Let’s build it. 🚀
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