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Stuart Waters

pro

• Jun 20

First project completed on Contra and I’m really pleased to have received this lovely 5-star review from Serena.

The project was a custom Kajabi landing page and thank-you page, with a focus on strong visual design, mobile optimisation and a smooth journey for paid traffic.

It was a brilliant project to work on and a great way to get started on the platform.

Looking forward to building my profile further on Contra. Any tips from people who have been using it for a while would be very welcome.

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“Working with Stuart has been an outstanding experience. From the first briefing meeting to the final result, Stuart has been impeccable at understanding my vision and how I wanted my landing page to look, flow and engage.”

Serena Walton

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Deepanshu Kumar

• 1d

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing this. As someone just starting out on Contra, it’s really motivating to read. 🙌

Sydelle Creative

pro

• Aug 29

When I moved from Upwork to Contra, I wasn’t sure whether I was making the right decision.

Now? I’m never going back.

Contra has given me more than a place to find work. It has connected me with clients who value my professional perspective, trust my expertise, and invest...

Shivam .

pro

• 20h

Honestly, this one feels special. 🥹

160 points. Top 1% of creatives on Contra.

I’ve spent years learning, experimenting, making mistakes, redesigning, and trying to get a little better with every project.

Some days, progress feels slow. Some days, you question whether all the effort is worth it.

Then moments like this remind you why you started.

I’m still learning. Still building. Still figuring things out. And there’s so much more I want to achieve.

This isn’t the finish line. It’s a little reminder to keep showing up, even when things feel stuck.

A big thank you to Contra for creating a platform where independent creatives can showcase their work, connect with amazing people, and grow together. ❤️

I’m also grateful to every client, every project, every bit of feedback, and everyone who has supported my journey so far.

Back to work. The next level won’t build itself. 🚀

Fellow creatives on Contra, how’s your journey going? Let’s keep growing together.