5 Social Media Tips for Freelancers

October 14, 2011

5 Social Media Tips for Freelancers By Chris Richardson Going the freelance route in relation to a career is a step filled with uncertainties, especially in relation to consistent paydays. That being said, there's definitely a sense of reward from being your own boss, a considerable amount, in fact, if you're a successful freelancer. With that in mind, staying in tune with the various methods of self-promotion — a requirement in today's highly competitive age — is a crucial element some may overlook or discount. Because today's tools for self-promotion include extensive use of Twitter and Facebook — it's hard to build a reliable word-of-mouth campaign without these platforms — is practically a requirement. Yes, the signal-to-noise ratio with both of these services is a concern, but then again, if you're associating with like-minded individuals, the signal reception will improve. Continue Reading

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