Although sites like Fiverr do have some job postings, mostly it's a marketplace for service providers. For the freelancing sites behave more like a marketplace where customers post a job with their requirements. And the freelance writer can browse the work and decide whether to apply or not. As you can imagine, with these websites, there are hundreds of people trying to get the same work. How you present yourself when making a proposal is incredibly important. It's how you get your foot in the door, how you get noticed.

Once you are noticed, and you win a proposal, then it's the quality of your work that will shine and will ensure that you get other work. Here are some tips for writing a winning proposal. Many freelancers are in too much of a hurry, and don't read the project requirements properly. An employer doesn't grant the jobs on a first come first serve basis. But by considering the proposals it's important that the employer understands that you know exactly what the requirements are. Even if you are the 10th person to apply, if you demonstrate a complete understanding of what is required, your application will stand out.

Keep your proposal clear, precise and to the point. It's of no interest at all to the employer that you need the money and it isn't the place for listing your previous successes. The employer can refer to you profile to get this information. Many freelance sites have a project clarification board where you can ask questions about anything that you don't understand. Use this and don't bid on any project unless you understand everything that is being asked for. Tell the employer exactly how you will execute the project.

It isn't enough to say, I will deliver your project. Break it down into research, outline, style, and anything else that will give the client confidence in your approach. As a beginner, it's tempting to sell your services too cheaply. Of course you should be competitive, but you shouldn't be the cheapest. A customer really offers a project To the lowest bidder, but tend to aim for the mid to lower midpoint. Choosing the proposals carefully looking for value for money.

Offer a full refund if the client is not happy for any reason. This will give confidence to the employers who will reason that you know exactly what you're doing because you guaranteed they simply have nothing to lose. Finally, quality is always number one. proofread and rework your proposal until it's absolutely perfect. Even one spelling error is enough to lose the job. Even one spelling error is enough to lose the job.

Can you deliver an error free project if you have a simple message In your proposal, this is the way an employer things. Once you've won a project, and you've delivered it, you need to nurture the relationship with this new client. You want to nurture the relationship so that you have repeat work, but also to try and use the influence to get other clients. When you deliver a project, include a cover note with the following points. The completed project is now available on Google Drive. And here's the link.

I've enjoyed working on your project and I look forward to working with you again. I would be happy to revise the work if you'd like any changes. When you're happy with my work, please leave a positive review on the site. is a great help for my future business. I'd be pleased if you would recommend my services to friends and colleagues. You've almost completed the course.

And I'll wrap it up in the next video.