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working on contra from a month and landed zero client what do you think where is the mistake in my profile or should i wait ??
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Stock photos, but make them ACTUALLY interesting. 👀
A couple of years ago I came across Death to Stock and today, they have launched their DTS Booster Packs: free creative drops delivered by email, packed with visual assets, resources, insider knowledge, and even exclusive rewards.
Think collectible cards, but for creatives. Each pack has its own rarity, so you never know exactly what you’ll get.
If you’re a designer who loves finding fresh visual references, I’d recommend subscribing. It’s free!
Check it out here: https://dtsclaim.com/?ref=EMTSYA
Who else loves collecting visual resources they might need for a project someday? 😂
Haven’t posted in a while, so here’s a quick update.
I left my full-time job in May to go fully independent. It’s been 5 months of this journey as a creative and biz owner.
What’s been happening since:
- 3 active clients +1 new engagement starting next week
- Working with teams across 3 continents
- 3 UX audits (1 full product + 2 features)
- 4 feature redesigns
- Redesigning my own studio logo (will share soon)
- Started a Substack documenting the full-time freelance journey (you can check it here)
- Building my 1st product
- Meetings, meetings, meetings
- Lots of iterations and pixels being pushed, powered by matcha and latte
The biggest shift was thinking about the business side. Brand positioning, financial strategy, how to grow a business sustainably as a solo studio. Still figuring things out, but the foundation feels solid now.
A lot more to share soon. For now, back to pushing pixels. 🍵
Hey Contra friends! 👋❤️
My name is Yash Patel, and I'm 23 years old, from the beautiful state of Gujarat, India. 🇮🇳
I'm writing this post because I genuinely need some advice and support from this amazing community.
I've been working in the tech and digital marketing industry for the past 3 years. My skills include:
💻 Web Development (React, Next.js, Shopify, WordPress)
🎨 UI/UX Design & Website Design
📈 Performance Marketing (Facebook Ads & Google Ads)
🚀 Building websites and digital experiences that help businesses grow.
I love what I do, and I'm confident in my skills. But there's one thing I'm still struggling with — getting my first freelance client.
It's been over 3 months since I started trying to find freelance work, and I haven't earned a single dollar yet.
I'm not sharing this for sympathy. I'm sharing it because I really want to learn, improve, and build something for myself.
At 23, one of my biggest dreams is to become financially independent and support my family. ❤️
I have the skills, I'm willing to work hard, and I'm ready to give my best to every opportunity. I just don't know how to get that first client who will trust me.
So I have a small request for my Contra friends:
If you're an experienced freelancer, how did you land your first client? What advice would you give someone like me who's just starting out?
And if you have a moment, please visit my Contra profile and check out my work. I'd genuinely appreciate your honest feedback.
Even a small piece of advice, a comment, a connection, or sharing my profile could mean a lot to me.
I'm not looking for shortcuts. I'm just looking for an opportunity to prove what I can do. 💪
Thank you for reading my story. I hope one day I'll be able to share my first freelance success here with all of you. ❤️
Sending love from Gujarat, India! 🇮🇳
#Contra #Freelancer #OpenToWork #WebDeveloper #UIUXDesigner #PerformanceMarketing #FreelanceJourney
really honest post, thanks for sharing it. where have you been looking so far, platforms like this or reaching out to businesses directly?