How to Secure Clients on Contra Without Direct Applications

How to Secure Clients on Contra Without Direct ApplicationsHow to Secure Clients on Contra Without Direct Applications

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Kh Rakib Ul Islam

• Jun 21

Curious about something.

Has anyone here landed client projects directly through Contra without applying to jobs?

If yes, I'd love to know: • How clients found you • How long it took

Would love to hear your experience 👇

Bethany Ren

• Jun 23

We're hiring!

Timothy Olukoya

pro

• 2d

I know just the right person for this

Muhammad Salman

pro

• 2d

🙋 Honest question from someone who's been trying for a month what am I doing wrong on Contra?

I've been applying to projects on Contra for the past 4 weeks. Sent out multiple proposals, tailored each one, and… crickets. No responses, no rejections, just silence.

I know the platform works for a lot of people, so I'd love to hear from those who've cracked it:

→ What did your profile look like when you got your first client? → How do you write proposals that actually get replies? → Is there a type of project or client that converts better for newcomers? → Any mistakes you made early on that I might be repeating?

I'm not here to vent I genuinely want to learn and improve. If you've gone from 0 responses to consistent work on Contra, I'd really appreciate you sharing what changed for you.

Drop your tips below 👇 I'll respond to every comment.

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Chavi - Brand Designer

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• 1d

Just crossed $50,000 earned 🎉

When I joined Contra, I never imagined it would become such a big part of my business. I'm incredibly grateful to every client who trusted me with their brand.

$50K is a milestone I'm proud of, but it's also a reminder of how far consistency, good work, and showing up can take you.

Here's to the next milestone!! 🤘

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