The Contrarian

Tips on working with freelancers, and resources on flexible and remote work — from Contra and our global community.

· 15 min read

How much does a freelance web developer make?

  • Remote Working & Freelancing
  • Tips for Hiring
  • Engineering, Dev & IT
· 18 min read

How much does it cost to hire a web developer?

  • Tips for Hiring
  • Engineering, Dev & IT
· 10 min read

What's the Average Hourly Rate for Copywriting in Today's Market

  • Remote Working & Freelancing
  • Writing
· 10 min read

Why your Business Needs a Certified Webflow Expert Today

  • Tips for Hiring
  • Engineering, Dev & IT
· 9 min read

7 Reasons to Hire a Figma Design Freelancer

  • Tips for Hiring
  • Design & Creative
· 11 min read

Leveraging Marketing Websites for Freelancers

  • Tips for Hiring
  • Social Media
  • Marketing
· 9 min read

A Comprehensive Guide to Graphic Design for Websites

  • Design & Creative
· 9 min read

Where to Hire a Graphic Designer

  • Tips for Hiring
· 12 min read

Freelance website designer: how much to charge for a website 💻

  • Remote Working & Freelancing
· 9 min read

How much should you budget for a web designer?

Landing freelance writing jobs for beginners in 2024 ✍️

How much does a website cost to build?

What are the best marketing tools for small businesses?

How to source the best contractor with the Contra Discover feed

Best free project management tools for solopreneneurs 🗃️

Unpacking the top freelancer websites for hiring flexible talent

When to hire full time vs freelancer: Building your ideal team

How to migrate a WordPress site in less than 24 hours 🚚

How to hire a 1099 employee: A step-by-step guide

What UX designer interview questions should you prepare for? 💼

10 Instagram Reel ideas for busy freelancers

The 17 best freelance writing sites to build your content career

Why these best freelancing websites are leading the market

BuildShip Experts on Contra

Celebrating Contra’s 3-year Anniversary

Independent Contractors Law Simplified

Part time employees vs contractors: Which is right for you?

The Strategic Role of Fractional Web Developers

Freelance Spotlight with Pradyumn Vaishnav

Understanding the Concept of Fractional Talent Strategy

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Hiring Fractional Talent

What Is Fractional Work? Decoding the Future of Flexible

Rive Experts on Contra

Guide to the Contra Job Network - What is it and how it works 📰

How to Monetize a Blog - Insights to Making Money Blogging 📃

How to Hire a Web Developer: Your Complete Checklist 💡

10 of the Best AI Art Generators to Try Out 🖼️

Front-End Developer Job Description Template to Use Now 🧑🏻‍💻

UX vs. UI Design: What's the Difference? 👩‍💻

SEPA Payments Beta on Contra

ACH Payments are now Available on Contra

Freelance Spotlight with Emily Becker

Boost your visibility on your Contra Profile

Our commitment to commission-free Independence, and 2024 preview

Freelancer Spotlight with Fatima Zehra

Client Contract Fees: How Pricing Works

New Updates to Contra for Clients

Why adding an Intro video to your Contra profile matter 📹

How to craft an irresistible service Showcase video 📹

Independent Spotlight with Adriano Reis

How to create an effective intro video 🎬

What Is Career Development? Definition, Types, & Steps 🚀

How to Set Boundaries at Work: 8 Ways ✋

6 of the Best Time-Tracking Apps for Freelancers in 2024 ⏰

The Offboarding Process: Best Practices for Your Employees 🙌🏻

How to Do Video Interviews Like a Pro: 12 Tips 🧑🏻‍💻

Ready to Hire? Graphic Designer Job Description Template 🎨

How to Become a Freelance Writer: 8 Steps ✍️

13 Conflict Resolution Skills to Use in Your Workplace Now 🧘

Hard Work vs. Smart Work: Is One Better Than the Other? 🧠

How to Ask for Time Off from Work as a Freelancer 🧑‍💻

12 Top Graphic Design Skills to Get You Hired 💻

How to Do a Background Check on Yourself in 7 Steps 🕵🏻‍♀️

What Is Staff Augmentation? Pros & Cons to Consider 👩🏻‍💼

14 of the Best Jobs for Introverts to Pursue 🤫

6 Short- & Long-Term Performance Review Goals Examples 🔎

How to Become a Proofreader: Key Qualifications & Skills 👓

What Is a Proof of Concept? How to Write a Successful POC 📄

What Is Customer Segmentation: A Comprehensive Guide 👤

What Is Crowdsourcing? Here's How It Works 💡

Pro Tips for How to Write an Executive Summary for a Proposal ✍️

Contractor Management: What It Is & How It Works 🧑‍💻

Freelance Management System: What It Is & Why You Need One 👤

Cost-Benefit Analysis: What It Is & How to Do It Like a Pro ⚖️

What Is a Tech Lead? Main Responsibilities & More 🧑‍💻

10 Top Market Research Tools to Start Using Now 📈

Product Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference? 🚧

17 of the Best Highest-Paying Freelance Jobs in 2024 👤

15 Creative Jobs That Pay Well 🚀

15 Marketing Skills for Your Resume 🧑‍💼

20 Top Project Management Skills to Implement Now 🧑‍💼

How to Write an Action Plan That Drives Results + Examples ✍️

The Best Fonts for Your Resume in 2024: Top Types & Sizes 🧑‍🎨

18 Easy Remote Jobs That Pay Well 💵

10 High-Income Skills to Learn for Making Money in 2024 🤑

How to Create an Email Newsletter in 10 Steps 📧

How to Stay Organized at Work: 10 Tips to Get Started 🗂️

Independent Spotlight with Stacey Troutman

Leadership vs. Management: What's the Difference? 🤔

Talent vs. Skill: What’s the Difference? 💯

How to Write a Performance Improvement Plan with Examples 📈

15 Creative Writing Exercises to Improve Your Writing Skills 🌈

Prioritization Matrix: A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Tasks ✅

What Is Data-Driven Marketing? Everything You Need to Know 📊

20 Creative Podcast Ideas to Try Out in 2024 🎙️

Product Placement Marketing: How It Works & Examples 🛍️

SOAP vs. REST: The Key Differences Between These API Styles 💻

Angular vs. React: How to Know Which One to Choose 🤔

TikTok Advertising: The Complete Guide for 2024 📱

TikTok Business vs. Personal Accounts: Which One to Choose? 🤔

Allusion Figurative Language: Definition & 5 Examples 🤓

The 5 Steps of the Design Thinking Process ⚙️

How to Create Content Pillars for Your Social Media Strategy📱

How to Get More Views on YouTube: 15 Ways 👁️

The Best Time to Post Reels & Posts on Instagram in 2024 📱

Connecting Your Socials: How to Link Instagram to TikTok 🔗

Spline Experts on Contra

How to Make Twitch Emotes: A Step-By-Step Guide 💁

How to Produce a Song: What to Know to Start Making Music 🎶

Types of Diction to Use in Your Writing: 8 Examples ✍️

How to Be Your Own Boss: 10 Ways to Work for Yourself 🚀

Hyperboles: Definition & 4 Examples for Writers 😱

What Is Content Writing? Tips to Craft Engaging Content 👀

What Are UX Writers, and What Do They Do? 👩‍💻

19 Benefits and Challenges of Remote Working 🖥️

How to Send a Friendly Reminder Email: 3 Examples 📧

How to Write a Letter of Recommendation: Tips & Examples 📝

How to Create & Sell NFT Art: A Step-By-Step Guide 🎨

How to Write Problem Statements: 2 Examples 🧩

Stakeholders vs. Shareholders: What’s the Difference? 👥

Instagram Business vs. Personal Accounts: Pros & Cons 🤔

Paid Social Media: A Complete Guide for Advertising Success 📣

18 Productivity Tips for Working from Home 🏠

9 Tips for Hiring the Right Candidate ✅

6 Pro Tips for Effective Networking 🤝

What Are Motion Graphics & How Do They Differ from Animation? 💥

How to Use Creator Studio for Instagram and Facebook 🧰

How to Crack the Instagram Reels Algorithm in 2024 🥷

How to Use the Pomodoro Technique to be More Efficient 🍅

How to Become a Freelancer in 2024: 6 Steps to Start 💻

What’s an SEO Specialist, and How Can You Become One? 🧑‍💻

1099 vs. W-2 Tax Forms: Learn the Differences 🧾

How to Become a Photographer in Today’s Digital World 📸

What Is Upskilling? Definition, Importance, & Benefits ☝️

Meta Verified: What Is It & Is It Worth Paying For? ☑️

The Complete Guide to Tiktok Analytics: Stats & Metrics 📈

What Is a Sound Designer & What Does One Do? 🔊

Your guide to Contra’s new shareable assets 📱

Portfolio Magic by Contra

Customizing portfolios, proposals, contracts + invoices

Launch a basic portfolio in minutes – Try it free 👀

Using Contra’s Pro Analytics to land more work 🚀

How Contra Connects you with Top Independents🌟

What Is an Email Marketing Campaign? 8 Examples ✉️

How to Become an Illustrator in 6 Easy Steps 🖼️

Low-Code vs. No-Code App Development: What's the Difference? 💻

How to Use CapCut: A Step-by-Step Guide 🎥

4 Digital Customer Experience Trends to Implement Now 🔥

What Is a Visual Designer? How to Become One 🧑‍🎨

What Is a Full-Stack Developer? Here’s How to Become One 🧑‍💻

SEO vs. SEM: What's the Difference & Which Is Right for You? 🔎

Relume Experts on Contra

Cover Letters vs. Resumes: Learn the Key Differences 📝

How to Get Clients: 14 Ways 🔥

What Is Project Scope? 8 Steps to Define Yours 🎯

How to Make a Photography Portfolio in 2024 📷

How to Make a Playlist on TikTok to Get More Views 👀

Brand Personality: Examples of What It Is & How It Works 💁

8 Creative Content Ideas for Instagram to Enliven Your Feed 💡

How to Manage People Like a Pro: 15 Tips 👩‍💼

What Is Unlimited PTO? Getting to Know the Pros & Cons 💵

40 Great Virtual Icebreakers for Remote Meetings 🧊

10 Top Causes of Stress at Work & Tips for Coping with It 😣

QA Engineers: What They Are, and How to Become One ⚙️

How to Repost an Instagram Story You're Not Tagged In 🔄

How to Become an Animator in 2024: 5 Steps 💫

How to Do a Competitive PPC Analysis: A Freelancer’s Guide 👀

How to Invite Collaborators on Instagram: A Complete Guide 💌

What Is a UGC Creator? How to Become One in 2023 🤳

Key Management Skills for Your Resume: 22 Examples 📃

How to Recover from Burnout: 10 Winning Strategies 🧨

What Is CRO Marketing & How Does It Work? 📈

How to Write a Price Increase Letter: 6 Tips 💰

What Is a Content Calendar? How to Create One in 2024 📅

How to Do a Personal SWOT Analysis: A Freelancer’s Guide 💪

How to Put Freelance Work on a Resume or in a Portfolio 📋

How to Download Instagram Reels: 5 Ways📱

When to Follow Up After An Interview: 6 Tips 🗣️

How to Become a YouTuber: A Roadmap to Success 🤳

What Is Talent Acquisition? Unveiling Strategies for Success 🔎

How Do You Prioritize Tasks? Key Steps and Helpful Tips 💡

How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency📱

How to Become a Software Engineer: A Freelancer’s Guide 🧑‍💻

What Is Programmatic Advertising? A Beginner's Guide 🔈

5 Effective Business Growth Strategies & Tips to Succeed 🧑‍💼

Prepare for Success: 18 Behavioral Interview Questions 🗣️

What Are Virtual Assistants, and What Do They Do? 🧑‍💻

A Guide to Storytelling Marketing: Examples That Inspire 🧚

Vision vs. Mission: What's the Difference? 🤔

What Is a Podcast? How it Works and How to Get Started 🎙️

25 Portfolio and Resume Power Words to Make You Stand Out 🌟

How to Start a Business From Home: Tips and Ideas 🏠

YouTube Video Ideas for When You’re Having a Creative Block 🗯️

Paid, Owned, and Earned Media: Learn the Key Differences 📰

What Is Adobe XD? Main Features and Uses 🖥️

9 Essential Tips for Effective Remote Team Management 🌎

How to Make TikTok Videos: A Guide to Getting Started 🤩

How to Do Voice-Overs on Google Slides Like a Pro 🎙️

How to Write a Winning Argumentative Essay Conclusion ✒️📃

Becoming a Freelance Digital Designer: Everything to Know 🚀

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What's the Difference🧠

How to Become an Audio Engineer in 4 Steps🔉

Wix vs. WordPress: Which Is Better for Your Business Website? 💻

How to Build a Software Developer Portfolio, With Examples 💽

How to Write Dialogue: Formatting & Examples 💬

How to Be a Good Mentor: 10 Key Things To Do 🧑‍🏫

What Is Writer's Block? How To Overcome it ✍️

8 Ways To Offer Constructive Feedback 💪

The 12 Rules Of Grammar Everyone Should Know ✍️

17 Ways to Grow Your YouTube Channel ⏩

SEO Writing: What Is It & 15 Content Writing Tips for Success 🔎

What is a Decision Matrix? Definition & Examples💭

Mastering Client Management: Skills and Tips for Freelancers 🤝

2D vs 3D Animation: What's the Difference? 🫵

8 Tips To Become A Successful Entrepreneur 🏆

How to Build an Effective & Successful Team: 9 Steps 💪

Copywriting for Marketing Growth 💬

How To Write A Business Proposal (Steps & Tips)🔥

How to Write a Winning Pitch in 6 Steps 📝

Social Media Engagement Strategies: 10 Proven Tips

Understanding the Graphic Design Process: 10 Simple Steps 🧑‍💻

Promotional Materials: How To Boost Your Marketing Strategy 📈

How to Build an Online Community in 9 Steps

What Is a Mockup? How to Visualize Your Designs Effectively 📝

8 Essential Marketing Tips for a Small Business 💁‍♀️

The Art of Journalistic Writing: A Comprehensive Guide ✍️

Decoding Music Engineers: What They Are and What They Do 🎧

Visual Identity: Building a Strong and Lasting Brand Image 👁️

How to Generate Leads: Top Strategies for Fueling a Business 💸

A Beginners Guide to Filmmaking 🎥

Framer Experts on Contra

Consulting vs. Contracting: What’s the Difference? 🤔

5 Ways to Improve Client Communication ☎️

The Best Productivity Tools for Boosting Your Career 🛠️

What Is Co-Branding? Examples and Successful Strategies 🤝

Backend Engineer or Backend Developer: Which to Hire? 👨‍💻

From Audio to Text: A Guide on How to Write a Transcript 👂

Building Your Career: How to Create a Writing Portfolio 📋

Exploring the Fascinating Journey of the Creative Process 💡

Types of Literary Devices: 13 You Must Know ✍️

Alt Text on Instagram: Making Your Posts More Accessible 👆

How to Digitize a Drawing 🎨🖌️

How to Use a Green Screen: The Art of Special Effects 🟩🪄

Using Branded Content to Build Stronger Links with Consumers 💪

Creating a Project Roadmap: The Ultimate Guide 🗺️

Unlocking Your Potential With Public Speaking Skills 🗣️

Navigating the World of Virtual Meetings Like a Pro 🤳🤝

Asymmetrical Balance: A Guide to Mastering Dynamic Designs 🖼️

The Power of Brand Archetypes: How to Unlock Yours 🔓

Hiring a Social Media Content Creator That’s Right for You 🤳

Ethical Hacking: What Freelancers Need to Know 🥷🏼

How To Code A Video Game: A Fun Guide To Get Started 🎮

Crafting an Informative Essay: A Comprehensive Guide 📝

Mastering the White Paper Format: A Step-by-Step Guide 📝

What is Curated Content & Why It's Important 📲

Point of View: How to Craft Compelling Narratives 👁️

Fresh Instagram Story Ideas to Make Your Profile Stand Out 🙌

How to Create an API: A Step-By-Step Guide for Freelancers 🚀

The Fascinating Relationship Between Psychology and Shapes 🔵🔺

How to Write an Op-Ed: A Guide to Effective Opinion Writing 🖋️

How to End a Presentation and Leave a Lasting Impression 👏

Media Kits: What They Are and Why You Need One 📸

The Art of Persuasion: Mastering the Perfect Sales Pitch 🗣️

Silent Censorship: Understanding Shadow Banning 🤫

How to Set Up Your Home Recording Studio Like a Pro 🎤

Pro Tips on How to Get More Views on Instagram Reels 👀

How to Write a Freelance Contract 📃

How To: Create a Website on Webflow

How To: Create Brand Guidelines Using Canva

How-To Market Your Business on Social Media

Hiring a YouTube Editor 🎥

Self-Management: What It Is and How to Master It 🥇

How to Manage Multiple Projects Like a Pro 🤹

How Positive and Negative Space Can Transform Your Designs ☯️

Like a Pro: How to Create a Winning Illustration Portfolio 🎨💻

Contra’s Guide to Building a Successful Video Editor Career 🎥

How to Become a Digital Marketer: An Independent’s Guide 🚀

How To: Send an Invoice

Meeting a Client: Tips for a Successful First Call 🤙

How to Scale a Freelance Business: Proven Strategies + Tips 📈

How to Get into the Music Industry in 2024 🎸🎵

How to Freelance as a Web Developer: A Step-By-Step Guide 🪜

How to Ask for a Testimonial: A Freelancer’s Guide 🙋💬

A Freelancer’s Guide to Building a Professional Portfolio 🎨🔥

Understanding Uncle Sam: How to Do Taxes as a Freelancer 🧾🎩

Mastering the Art of Creating a Social Media Content Strategy📱

Web App Development: Everything You Need to Know 🧑‍💻🧰

How to Make Pictures Look Professional: Photo Editing Tips 📸

Persuasive Strategies in Writing: Pro Techniques + Tips ✍️

Skyrocket Your Metrics: Engaging Questions for Social Media📱📈

How to Build a Social Media Portfolio: 5 Tips with Examples 🤳

What Is a Digital Nomad? Working Remotely While on the Go ✈️

The Contra Guide to Creating a Unique Marketing Portfolio 👀

How to Become a Successful Independent Graphic Designer 🧑‍🎨

Interactive Posts for Social Media: 8 Ideas to Boost Engagement

How to Host a Website: A Step-by-Step Guide 🌐💻

How to Be a Freelance Music Producer: Tips for Independents 🎹

Creating Wireframes: A Step-by-Step Guide for UX Designers 💻

What Are KPIs? Marketing Metrics You Should Be Measuring 📈👁️

How to Come Up With a Unique and Creative Brand Name 💡

Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: Understanding the Difference 📚

Should you Hire Full-Time or Freelancers? Pros and Cons

Long-Term Budget Benefits of Hiring Freelancers over Full-Time

The Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Freelancer 🚀

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring Freelancers

How-to: Go Full-Time to Freelance

How To: Find your Freelance Niche

How-to: Gain Confidence as a New Freelancer

How to Develop & Refine Your Content Distribution Strategy 🔥

Data Engineering vs. Data Science: Key Differences 📊

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right Freelancer for Your Job

How To: Post a Job

How to Be a Creative Director: An Independent’s Guide 🤩📖

What Is Prewriting? Techniques and Tips for Independent Writers✍

What Is Figma & What Are Its Benefits? 🎨💻

The Ultimate Guide to Posting a Job as a Client

How To: Build World-Class Support

The Startup Blueprint: Building a Company + Common Pitfalls

Building Your Initial Team as a Startup: A Guide to Success

Harnessing the Power of Virtual Events: A Guide for Companies

Leveraging Influencers to Boost Your Company's SM Presence

Insta-Success: 5 Tips for Promoting Your Company's Instagram

Top 5 Hacks to Skyrocket Your Company's TikTok Presence

The 5-Step Process to Creating a Winning SEM Strategy

Maximizing your website: Creating an SEO Strategy

Typefaces vs. Fonts: What’s the Difference? 📝

Different Types of Websites and Their Goals 🤓

How to Get on Spotify Playlists and Share Songs Like a Pro 🎵

Questions for Independents to Ask Before Accepting a Job 🤔

What Are Storyboards? A Comprehensive Guide for Freelancers 🎬

How to Write a Novel: A Guide to Creating a Future Classic 🐣📖

YouTube Community Tab: What Is It & How to Get It in 2024 🔓

How to Become an Editor: The Contra Guide for Freelancers 🧐

How to Find Trending Sounds on TikTok & Make Viral Videos 💥🎹

How Graphic Design Is Used in Video Games 🎮

Link in Bio: What It Means + How It Can Help Grow Your Brand 🔗

How to Make CGI Animation: What Is It & How to Use It 🎬

What’s the Difference Between Programming and Coding? 👩‍💻

What to Know About Different Writing Styles, From A to Z ✍️

Do-Re-Mi! How to Monetize Making Music 💸🎹

A Step-by-Step Guide to Rebranding Your Business 🐛🦋

How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency: The Complete Guide 🏗️

Invoices: What They Are, How They Work & How to Make One🧾

How to Create a Stunning Graphic Design Portfolio 🎨

How to Make a Winning Pitch Deck for Investors: 10 Tips 💯

Contra Brand & Product Redesign 2023

Digital Portfolio: What Is It & How to Make One in 7 Steps 📌

From W-9s to 1099s: How to Pay an Independent Contractor 🫴

How to Create an Effective Project Plan in Excel 📊✨

How to Make Money on TikTok 🤑

Upfront Payments: What They Are & How to Request Them 💰

Get Paid What You’re Worth: How to Negotiate Like a Pro🫰

Front-End vs. Back-End Developers: What’s the Difference? 👥

Get Inspired! Websites for Authors Who Want to Write Well 📝

Graphic Designers vs. Web Designers: What’s the Difference? 🤖

How to Become a Social Media Manager📱

Sales Funnel Creation: A Beginner’s Guide 📣

How to Price Your Work: Graphic Designers’ Hourly Rates ⏱

How to Become a Content Creator 🎨

How to Hire a Remote Brand Designer 🏝️

What Is a Product Designer? Everything You Need to Know 📐

How to Set Freelance Writing Rates: Per Word, Article or Hourly?

How to Become a Project Manager 💼

What Is a “Tech Stack” and Why You Should Have One 📚

What Is a Niche Market? Definition & Examples 🎯

How to Make Money Online for Beginners: 10 Effective Methods 🤑

What Is a Front-end Developer and How Do You Hire One? 🌐

Hey, Writers! How Many Sentences Should Be in a Paragraph? 🔢

6 Best Laptops for Remote Work in 2024 💻

How to Invoice: A Beginner’s Guide 💰📬

How to Get More Views on TikTok in 2024: 8 Key Strategies 👀

Project Deliverables: Meaning & Examples in Project Management

6 Main Types of Graphic Design You Need To Know⚡

Data Scientist vs Data Analyst: Key Differences ⚖️

Top 10 Signs That You Got the Job After an Interview 🎉

How To Make YouTube Shorts: 2023 Step by Step Guide 📱

Tips to Building a Successful Brand 🏗️

What is a Freelancer: How to Become an Independent Contractor ✅

What Does a Movie Producer Do? 🎬

6 Examples to Create a UX Design Portfolio

The 9 Best Podcasting Recording Software in 2024 🎙️

What Does a UX Designer Do? 💻

How To Build Work Confidence: 9 Tips for Freelancers 🦸

How To Sell on Instagram: A Step-by-Step Guide 💯

7 Style Guide Examples for Inspiration 🎨

How to Use the Facebook Ads Library to Boost Your Ads 📢

How to Find Freelance Work: The Best Websites & Tips 🦅

How to Write a Job Proposal: The Freelancer's Guide 🤝

8 Money Management Tips for Freelancers 💵

How to Write a Case Study: Steps & Examples 🤓

What is a Creative Brief & How to Write One 💼

The Best Music Production Software to Enhance Your Sound 🎶

How To Become a Better Writer: 10 Effective Writing Tips ✍️

What is a ghostwriter? Everything you need to know 👻

6 Personal Website Examples to Inspire Freelancers ✨

15 Online Side Jobs: Make Extra Money From Home 🤑

5 Things to Know Before Being a Copywriter with Jennifer Pavlick

How To: Become a Freelance Product Manager with Abidal Alshahri

Wrapping up the Year as a Freelance Designer with Design By Sevd

How To Work for Yourself | Benefits, steps, and job ideas 💼

How To Set Professional Development Goals

How To: Freelance While Having a Full-time Job

End of the Year Freelancer Checklist

How To: Send Bonuses To Freelancers

How to Start Freelancing: 2024 Guide to Become a Freelancer 💻

How to Start Freelancing with No Experience 📚

Why Freelancers Should Have a Scheduling Service

How and When to Increase your Rates as a Freelancer

How to Get Freelance Clients: 15 Tips to Win Business in 2024 🔥

How to Create a Stable Income as a Freelancer

Connecting your Custom Domain on Contra

Contra vs Webflow

Creating a Portfolio for your Freelance Career

Contra vs Wix

Contra vs Squarespace: What's the Difference?

Contra for Clients

Freelance Rates: How to Price Your Freelance Services in 2024 💵

Top Independents on Contra

Contra vs Upwork

Contra vs Fiverr: What's the Difference?

Guide to Inviting Collaborators🤝

Guide to Milestone Projects

Guide to Flexible Projects

Guide to Work Preferences

Guide to Discover

Getting Discovered on Contra 🙌

Five Tips for Working Remotely

Contra Terminology

How to Find Freelance Jobs on LinkedIn

How To: Hire on Contra

How to Find Freelance Jobs on Twitter 🐦

Three Reasons Why Test Projects are Useful

Five Tools for Product Designers

Five Signs You Need a Copywriter

Community Managers: Why Do You Need One? 🧑‍💻

How to Hire a Growth Marketer

Getting Verified on Contra ✅

Boost your Reputation with Recommendations

How to Hire a Social Media Manager

Best Practices for Working with Freelancers

How to Send a Winning Inquiry on Contra

How to Hire a Remote Social Media Creator

30 Independents x Copy.ai ️📝 Ongoing Blog Content

Guide to Crypto Payouts 💸

Switchboard x Diego ⚡️ Promotional Videos

Aluce x Cory 💻 Web Development

Stan x Lauren 📱 Social Media Management

Hiring Your Next TikTok Content Creator 🎥

Almanac.io x Ifeoma Ahuna🎥TikTok Videos

Contra x Haley Hoffman 🤑 Face Filters

Contra x Bonnie Kate 💥 Custom Icons & Emojis

Our $30M Series B + Payments Launch 💸

Building Project-Based Identities + Our $14.5M Series A 💫

Communicating with Clients

Setting Up Payments 💸

Contra’s State of Independence Report 2021 🙌

Find Your Next Opportunity on TikTok 💪

Time Management for Independents ⏰

Everyday Tools for Freelancers 💪

A Game Plan for Getting Clients 🔥

Guide to Contra Wallet 💰

How to Post a Top-Tier Opportunity ⭐️

Guide to Analytics 📈

Guide to Services 💸

Guide to Projects ✍️

Improving your Contra Profile ✨

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