Contra has been wonderful to use. However, adding an optional feature that allows clients to provide feedback when rejecting a proposal would be extremely valuable. This would offer actionable insights, helping freelancers understand areas for improvement and ultimately benefiting the entire community.
The silence sometimes gets deafening given you put a lot of effort to make an application and you never know where you went wrong with it. But I also realized following up privately with the client can give you some insights.
Would love to participate in the new Contra × Cantina challenge, but there’s an access issue.
I was excited to see the new challenge and would have genuinely liked to participate and showcase my work.
Unfortunately, I’m currently unable to access Cantina from Pakistan, which means I can’t take part in the challenge.
I understand that platforms may have regional availability limitations, but it would be great to see more clarity around which countries are supported and whether talented independents from other markets can participate.
I’d genuinely love to take part in future Contra × Cantina opportunities, especially around B2B, Lead Generation, Sales Research and Market Research.
@Cantina / @Contra, is Cantina currently unavailable for Pakistan-based users, or is there another way for international independents to participate?
Would love to hear from anyone else who has faced the same issue.
hi faiz same as u i am also from pakistan and cant join this challenge i am also finding some another way to get acces to cantina as i found it so i will tell u but i think the contina dont acces to pakistan user
@Contra HQ 's Top 100 came out this weekend, I got #89 of 1300+ users. I'm locking in to make sure I stay on there between now and Sept 30th.
I'm posting every day until then, about the web, automation and AI work I do for nonprofits, mission-driven teams and small businesses. Tell me what you want first: a project teardown, how I price work, or the jobs that went sideways?
My company, Red Mage, has a tarot theme, so each post gets a card that fits its story. Today's is the Wheel of Fortune. It's the card for the part you don't control: the wheel turns whether you're ready or not, and the only move that matters is what you do when it turns. Fitting, because the list already moved. I was #86 this weekend when I first checked.
If you've been sitting on a website, automation or AI project you keep meaning to fix, my portfolio and client reviews are here: contra.com/andersthemagi
Here's how you can help:
• Like it. It sounds small, but it all adds up.
• Comment with the post you want first. Comments carry it even further.
• Share or repost one that's useful, with a line about why.
• Tag someone who's sitting on a project like that. An intro is the biggest help there is.
• Worked with me before? A review on my Contra profile goes a long way.
Thank you. I'll report back on the 30th, wherever the wheel lands.