Smith D.
Shopify & Ecommerce Expert | Store Design, CRO & SEO
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Most freelancers on Contra are trying too hard to get clients.
They keep changing their profile.
Changing their portfolio.
Lowering their prices.
Sending more proposals.
But there’s something more important:
Can a potential client immediately see why they should choose you?
I stopped trying to sell “Shopify design.”
I started showing people what was wrong with real stores and how I would fix it.
That changed the conversation.
Instead of:
“I’m a Shopify expert. Hire me.”
It becomes:
“Here are 5 things hurting your store’s conversions, and here’s how I’d fix them.”
Expertise is easier to sell when people can see it.
If you're a freelancer on Contra, stop only telling people what you can do.
Show them how you think.
That might be the content that gets you your next client.
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Created this one take cinematic film for the CapCut Seedance 2.5 Challenge.
I wanted to push AI video beyond individual scenes by creating one continuous journey with no cuts, combining character consistency, dynamic camera movement, and seamless environmental transformations.
The goal was to show how AI can turn a simple concept into an immersive cinematic experience while keeping the entire story visually connected from beginning to end.
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One thing I’m learning as a freelancer: don’t price the job before understanding the scope.
A project can look simple from the outside, but once you review the sitemap, Figma screens, responsive requirements, integrations, and number of pages, the actual workload can be very different.
That’s why I’ve started paying closer attention to:
• The complete project scope
• Number of unique pages and sections
• Custom functionality required
• Responsive implementation
• Content and assets needed
• Timeline and revisions
The goal isn't to charge more.
The goal is to make sure the price reflects the actual work involved and that both the client and developer know exactly what they're getting.
Clear scope → clear expectations → better projects.
Still learning. Still improving. Still building. 🚀
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A project doesn’t always have to close to be valuable.
I recently connected with a client looking for a Squarespace developer to turn a detailed Figma design into a fully built website.
After reviewing the project, I realized the scope was much larger than the initial budget. We ultimately couldn’t move forward because of the budget, but the conversation was still valuable.
It reminded me that:
• Understanding the full scope before pricing is important.
• A project can be a great opportunity even if it doesn’t close.
• Building genuine relationships can lead to future opportunities.
• Every client conversation is a chance to learn and improve.
The client even mentioned keeping me on their list for future projects, which I really appreciate.
Still building, still learning, and looking forward to the next project. 🚀
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