{"id":6342,"date":"2021-06-09T09:53:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T08:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/?p=6342"},"modified":"2026-02-06T20:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:34:38","slug":"great-freelancer-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/great-freelancer-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a great freelancer profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’ve put together our best tips for creating a great profile that’s guaranteed to land you new clients! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional profile picture <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A warm and inviting photo will help to create a great first impression. Keeping it professional however is key. Selfies or blurry images are best to avoid instead, opt for a smiley head shot style photo!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Professional<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Standout headline\/bio <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dependent on the platform you are using, most profiles will require you to write a bit about yourself. This is the time to catch the readers eye, explain what you specialise in and what skills you can offer them. Keep it short and sweet!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to an online portfolio <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the platform you\u2019re using doesn\u2019t have a portfolio section make sure to link to your website or an online portfolio. This is arguably the most important section as potential clients want to see your work for themselves. Showcase your best work and make sure to keep it regularly updated.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fiverr
fiverr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have a portfolio site, it’s quick and easy to set one up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share your qualifications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This section helps to build trust with potential clients, by showing them you\u2019re qualified and confident in what you do. Include any certifications you may have and highlight your key skills. Include your title, years of experience and any other relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Upwork
upwork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Contact details <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make it easy for potential clients to contact you. Let them know your preferred method (e.g. email, phone) and clearly display this information. This could help reduce any hassle and make them more inclined to contact you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some freelancer sites require you to use their platform as a communication method, so always check this to avoid getting a warning or being banned.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"People
people per hour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Keep it fresh <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now you\u2019ve created the perfect freelancer profile, it\u2019s important to keep it updated. Make sure you update your profile with any new skills or qualifications you acquire. It’s also a good idea to link to any new work you\u2019d like to showcase.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us know if you try any of these tips or if you have any tips of your own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It’s now easier than ever to secure freelance work with popular sites like Upwork, Fiverr, People Per Hour and more. But the key to gaining clients is a standout profile. You need to entice people to hire you out of thousands of others.","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[49,60],"tags":[57],"class_list":["post-6342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business-tips","category-web-design-dev","tag-web-design","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6342"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16754,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6342\/revisions\/16754"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}