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Starting on Contra with zero reviews and zero client history.
My plan to land client #1:
→ Publish clearly labeled concept projects
→ Pitch a few local businesses with spec redesigns of their sites
→ Share the process, not just the final visuals
Designers who landed their first client here: what actually moved the needle for you? Portfolio, outreach, or something else?
I'd love to learn from your experience.
Best of Luck
Thank you!
All the best
Spec work for local businesses is a smart move because it proves you can solve real problems, not just make things look pretty. Small business owners often care more about clarity and user experience than advanced visual effects.
Spec redesigns work best when the business clearly has a gap you can point to, like a slow mobile site or no online booking. I'd pick 10 businesses in one niche so each pitch gets sharper than the last. Do you plan to send the redesign in the first message, or ask if they want to see it first?
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I will go for A - Spiral
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