Exploring Contra: A New Platform for Experienced Freelancers

Exploring Contra: A New Platform for Experienced FreelancersExploring Contra: A New Platform for Experienced Freelancers

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Creatives on Contra have earned over $150M and we are just getting started

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Frances Naty Go

• 6h

Heard about Contra today and already like what I see. Spent time on Fiverr and Upwork but the clients there wanted senior quality at entry-level prices. Not a good fit for 13+ years of experience. Hoping Contra attracts buyers who understand what professional work actually costs. We'll try for a month.

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Muhammad Raheel

• 4h

Same experience. Upwork is a race to the bottom. Hopefully Contra attracts people who actually value the work. We'll see

Fatima Maha

• 2d

How did you guys land your first role on Contra?

I'm using the basic feature and I can't view a lot of jobs

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Sodiq Alao

• 1d

I was just browsing Contra and stumbled on this profile and honestly, it completely changed how I see the platform.

I've been sleeping on this platform, and I think a lot of us have.

There is REAL opportunity here for freelancers willing to show up and be intentional. This isn't just another freelance marketplace clearly, people are building serious income here.

I'm just getting started on Contra myself, and I would love to learn from those who've cracked it.

If you're a freelancer on Contra, especially those who've grown from zero, drop your tips below. What worked for you? What would you tell a newbie trying to scale on the platform?

Let's build each other up.