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Cheryl Anderson
According to Freelance Forward is freelancing, freelance businesses will need a professional website presence and digital marketing to let potential customers know what kind of products and services they offer. Freelance is now 36% of the total US workforce.
Artists
For people who draw, paint, photography or otherwise create art in the physical world, a website doesn’t always seem like the first item on their business plan. However, putting photos of your work online is one great way to show what you can do. Have an event list or calendar so people you meet at the next gallery you are showing at, or maybe you are in a local competition. You may want to sell pieces online or commission a work.
Writing
A website can really be great for drumming up publicity around your work like copywriting to journalism, social media blogging. People are very busy, and it can be hard to get and keep their attention for very long. You need to be able to direct them to your website with a examples of your work, writing style, fess and other information they need to know about you. They may want to know the upcoming projects you are releasing or they may like your work and give you a “plug” on their blog or website. Most of all you want several ways for them to contact you like email, forms, chat-bots, calendars, click to call phone numbers.
This will give you a unique opportunity in a field where it is not saturated with your kind business. Give yourself an advantage by getting online before the competition. Research shows that more than a third of small business shoppers simply are not likely to shop with a business that doesn’t have a website.
Jewelry
There are many types of jewelry business imitation, custom made, reseller of quality jewelry, fashion jewelry and know the fashion industry. You have to know your skills, budget and how to market the kind of jewelry you want to sell. If you sell your jewelry on your website, you have much more control over your website's layout, design, etc. Plus, you can provide exceptional service to your customers directly. On the contrary, selling on other platforms doesn't provide you with this much freedom. With a website you can do shows without having a physical business, but still customers will know exactly where to find you. I have seen sites like Etsy change their rules and put a business out of business because they cannot turn their business to fit their business model as quick as they change the rules.
Computers & IT Work
Every company in the world needs a computer repair technician, but not all the time and usually not full time. They’re the ones who will maintain your computer systems and fix any problems that occur. Some areas these skilled freelance workers work are computer programming, writing, design, IT, marketing, business consulting. Describing the services you offer the area you will travel, the rates you expect and a calendar will let clients know what you expect. If you are freelancing customers need to see you are a professional with a professional website. These are highly skilled workers who can set their price and work full or part time.