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Finding freelance clients: the guides

Simple, practical methods to fill your freelance calendar: where to look, what to write, when to follow up.

7 min readHow to find freelance clients: the method that works in 2026The 4 ways to find clients as a freelancer, what each one really brings in, and a simple routine to land your first clients without waiting.Read the guide6 min readFreelance cold email: structure, example and mistakes to avoidHow to write an outreach email people want to answer: the 5-part structure, a complete example to adapt, and the mistakes that send your email straight to the bin.Read the guide4 min readHow to follow up with a prospect without being pushy (with templates)When to follow up after an outreach email, how many times, and what to write: two short, polite follow-up templates to adapt.Read the guide5 min readWhere to find freelance jobs when you are starting outWhere to find freelance jobs, their pros and cons, and how to spot the companies that need you before they post an ad.Read the guide4 min readReaching out to companies by email: the rules to knowWhat to know before writing to companies as a freelancer: professional addresses, the right to say no, sender identity, and the stricter countries.Read the guide5 min readHow to find a company’s email address (the right way)Where to find a company’s contact address before writing to them, which address to choose, and the mistakes to avoid so your email reaches the right person.Read the guide6 min readHow to set your freelance rates when you are starting outA simple method to work out your minimum rate, choose between hourly, daily or fixed prices, and announce your price without underselling yourself.Read the guide