Comments on: 20 Ways to Survive as a Freelancer Working on the Web

By: SEO 2.0 | What Easter Can Teach Us About Web 2.0, Social Media and Blogging

SEO 2.0 | What Easter Can Teach Us About Web 2.0, Social Media and Blogging — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:59:38 +0000

[...] and returning visitors. c) Revenue or income streamsI already mentioned this very important aspect of freelancing or doing business. You need to have several income sources. If you are just working for one client [...]

By: Jordan Pearce

Jordan Pearce — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:36:09 +0000

Number 1 is the #1 rule!

By: Paul M. Banas

Paul M. Banas — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:04:50 +0000

I have to say that point #3 is probably the best advice I’ve seen for anyone in the business world, freelance or not.

If you don’t put a premium on your own work, than people will never see past how cheap you are. Any quality your work has is devalued in their eyes.

You then become replaceable. There is always someone who is willing to work for less than you.

By: Jeff F.

Jeff F. — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:56:01 +0000

“10. Earn one third selling a product”

This is very true! There are some pretty good affiliate programs out there!

By: ShariV

ShariV — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:05:19 +0000

Excellent post! I especially appreciate your point about diversity of income, and breaking it down by thirds. That’s an area I’m working on improving.

By: david deangelo

david deangelo — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:54:47 +0000

As a freelancer we have to make sure we stick to a schedule and avoid the temptation to work redicolous hours. The best way to expand is to be able to delegate work or create something that would last all time so you don’t have to keep going back to it yet it gives you income – passive income.

By: Lukas

Lukas — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:47:18 +0000

Thanks for the points though I didn’t get the 13 th point!
Why does a Freelancer need a book keeper?!

By: Pedro Barata

Pedro Barata — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:27:20 +0000

Hi, thanks for your points!

I’m “trying” to work as a freelancer (SEO Consultant) about 3 months, sometimes i feel “no way to go”, if you know or i mean.

Thanks
Pedro Barata
(the guy, who translate you post 15 differences…)

By: Dirk

Dirk — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:05:14 +0000

“… have a family where I am the only working person”

Ehh!

By: Überleben im Netz

Überleben im Netz — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:56:21 +0000

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