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<\/p>\nFreelance blogging can be a rewarding and lucrative career if you\u2019re dedicated and strategic in your approach.<\/p>\n
As a freelance writer, one of your greatest challenges may be managing your time and your client\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n
Luckily, it\u2019s possible to conquer these hurdles in order to ensure a smooth and efficient freelancing process.<\/p>\n
This blog post provides some useful tips to help freelance bloggers best service their clients and put themselves ahead of the competition.<\/p>\n
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It can be difficult to turn down work when you\u2019re a freelancer, especially if you\u2019ve ever experienced a dry spell.<\/p>\n
Work can be sporadic, which can make us all too eager to say \u201cyes\u201d to anything that\u2019s offered to us, even if it leads to an almost impossible workload.<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s essential to know your limits if you want to prosper within the field.<\/p>\n
You always want to put your best foot forward, and it\u2019s impossible to do so when you\u2019re overwhelmed.<\/p>\n
Being aware of what you can <\/em>and can\u2019t<\/em> do will make the process less stressful and more enjoyable for both you and your clients.<\/p>\n If you want to thrive as a freelancer, you need to be someone who clients can count on.<\/p>\n If you commit to a deadline, clients should be able to rest assured that you\u2019ll have their completed work to them at that time.<\/p>\n Breaking these promises can lead to strained relationships with clients, and can harm your reputation.<\/p>\n According to a recent study, \u201cIf a customer is not satisfied, 13% of them will tell 15 or even more people that they are unhappy.<\/p>\n On the other hand, 72% of customers will share a positive experience with 6 or more people.\u201d<\/p>\n In order to avoid placing yourself in a potentially unfortunate situation, follow tip #1.<\/p>\n If you know your limits, you won\u2019t accept work that you aren\u2019t 100% certain you can finish on time (and to the highest quality standard).<\/p>\n You will likely encounter a time during your freelancing career when, as hard as you try, you won\u2019t be able to make deadline.<\/p>\n This might be because of a family emergency, a personal issue, or simply because, for whatever reason, you weren\u2019t as productive as you hoped you would be.<\/p>\n Clients are people too, and plenty of them will be understanding (provided this isn\u2019t a frequent occurrence, and provided you\u2019re honest with them).<\/p>\n Clients don\u2019t need a long and detailed explanation\u2014because frankly\u2014they won\u2019t have the time (nor the care).<\/p>\n Just give them a brief summary of what\u2019s going on (don\u2019t feel the need to include personal details), and be sure to tell them what they really<\/em> want to know, which is when they will<\/em> receive your finished piece.<\/p>\n So you\u2019re getting offered a lot of work and you really want to take it all on.<\/p>\n However, you know that, realistically, there\u2019s no way you\u2019ll be able to do your best and<\/em> complete all of the work within the given deadlines.<\/p>\n What do you do? Take a cue from author and consultant Alan Weiss, who says to, \u201c\u201cAsk your customers to be part of the solution, and don\u2019t view them as part of the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n Talk to your clients about an alternative solution to the issue.<\/p>\n Tell them you\u2019d love to do the work if they have some flexibility with the deadline, and see if they\u2019d be willing to extend it until X date.<\/p>\n Ensure to update the deadline to a time when you\u2019re certain you\u2019ll have the work completed.<\/p>\n Lots of times clients are in positions to grant some leeway, so it\u2019s always worth discussing potential options before turning down a job you want.<\/p>\n Communication with clients is key to a thriving working relationship. Your clients will be curious to know how things are progressing with the work.<\/p>\n Wise freelancers will anticipate this, and send regular updates to ensure their clients are always kept in-the-loop.<\/p>\n Additionally, it\u2019s essential that you seek clarification about any questions that may arise on your end.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re unsure about a brief, have a formatting query, or are just looking for information so that you can complete an invoice\u2014 it\u2019s better to be direct and talk to the client so you can avoid wasting time and prevent any misunderstandings.<\/p>\n Also, be sure to respond to emails as quickly as possible\u201477% of customers chose speed over resolution as the best indicator of good service.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re just starting out or already have plenty of clients, it\u2019s vital that you have a system so that you can manage your work effectively.<\/p>\n Keep a detailed calendar, set reminders for yourself, and ensure your workspace is orderly.<\/p>\n If you lose track of your work, deadlines, invoices, etc., it will result in consequences for both you and your clients.<\/p>\n It\u2019s best to avoid any potential pitfalls and be sure to stay as organized as possible.<\/p>\n You and your clients should always be on the same page, and this is especially important when it comes to payment.<\/p>\n Clients don\u2019t like surprises, so clarify exactly what they can expect to see on the invoice.<\/p>\n Also, inform them of the fine print: when you\u2019ll be sending the invoice, the tax percentage you\u2019ll charge, how many days\/weeks they\u2019ll have to pay, what types of payment methods you accept, how they can make payment, how you calculate your fees, etc.<\/p>\n Many people feel awkward when talking about money, but it\u2019s an essential conversation to have for the sake of both parties, and it\u2019s one you\u2019ll have to get comfortable with. It\u2019s not personal, it\u2019s business.<\/p>\n2. Always follow through on your commitments<\/h2>\n
3. Be honest<\/h2>\n
4. Offer a solution to conflicts<\/h2>\n
5. Communicate and ask questions when necessary<\/h2>\n
6. Stay organized<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\n7. Set payment terms before you begin work<\/h2>\n
\nInstructions (Best Practices for Freelance Bloggers)<\/strong><\/h2>\n