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Sending 100 proposals and getting 2 replies isn't a strategy. It's exhausting.
Here's how I land high-paying clients with fewer, better moves:
Optimise your Contra profile to speak DIRECTLY to your ideal client
Write proposals that open with THEIR problem, not your experience
Add specific numbers to your portfolio ("increased revenue by X%")
Follow up ONE time, professionally — most deals close in the follow-up
Leverage satisfied clients for referrals systematically.
Post value-driven content so clients come TO you.
Be the developer in the room who clearly understands business, not just code
High-paying clients are not scarce. They're selective.
Position yourself as the obvious choice — and you won't need volume.
How many proposals do you send per week right now?
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Join 1.25M professional creatives like you
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Creatives on Contra have earned over $150M and we are just getting started
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🚀 Top 1% on Contra! Grateful for the Journey!
Excited to share that I’ve officially ranked in the Top 1% of creatives on Contra with a score of 165 points 🎉
This milestone means a lot to me as a freelancer, developer, and creator. From building websites working with amazing clients, and continuously learning every project helped me grow.
A huge thank you to everyone who trusted my work, supported me, and collaborated with me along the way ❤️
Here’s to creating more impactful digital experiences and helping businesses grow online 🚀
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Cogratulations friend 🎉
Top 1% Software Engineer on Contra. Didn't see that coming.
I've never been one to chase rankings. But when something like this shows up, you stop and appreciate how far the work has taken you.
No shortcuts here. Just showing up consistently, delivering real results, and earning trust one project at a time.
Grateful to every client and teammate who's been part of this journey.
At Entalogics.com , we build things that actually work:
→ Custom Chromium/Brave browsers
→ AI/ML-powered SaaS tools
→ Web, Mobile & Desktop apps
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"Money is not a problem."
Those 5 words changed everything.
That's what my client said when we started.
And from that moment — I stopped designing.
I started obsessing.
1 week.
7 days straight.
Working 24/7.
Over 25+ hero directions explored.
Research. Concept. Design.
Scrap it. Research again. New concept. New design.
Repeat.
Most designers would have delivered something nice on day 2 and called it done.
But "nice" isn't what a premium client is paying for.
They're paying for the version that doesn't exist yet.
The one you only find after you've exhausted every obvious idea.
Idea 1 was good.
Idea 10 was better.
Idea 15 made me uncomfortable — which meant it was close.
Idea 25+ is where the real design lives.
I'm not building a landing page.
I'm building a brand's first impression.
The thing a stranger sees before they decide to trust you with their money.
That deserves more than a good night's sleep.
Still not done. Still searching.
Because premium isn't a style. It's a standard.
To every client who ever said "just make it look good" —
this is what it actually takes to make it great.
💬 How many directions do YOU explore before you commit to one?
#BuildInPublic #WebDesign #FramerDesign #LandingPageDesign #UIDesign #Contra #DesignProcess #PremiumDesign #FigmaToFramer #DesignerLife
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