How Freelancers are Using Social Media for Real Results

[snakeair]

I am not a freelancer but this is a good blog post i thought about sharing with everyone for some feedback.

Networking is the bread and butter of a freelance career. Because competition is so fierce, landing consistent gigs isn’t just about talent. It relies heavily on who you know, and how connected you are.

Social media can expand your freelance network exponentially and yield opportunities that you’d never find elsewhere. But just like pounding the physical pavement, it takes investment, hard work, and time.

We spoke to some freelancers in a variety of fields who find that channeling efforts into social media can really pay dividends. Here are some examples of their success....

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What are your thoughts about this blog post and about the examples mentioned. Is there anything you disagree with or want to add onto?

[karmadir]

Quite true.

It is better than freelancing sites where you have to face cut throat competition in getting work.

[suvaan]

I'm also working as a freelancer in many fields but I've never thought about the role of social media for our success.The post in mashable is good one.Thanks Snakeair for sharing the link.

[snakeair]

Just found a related blog post on finding a job via. Social Media

Getting a job is difficult. Job-search sites have many job postings but actually landing a job through these services seems almost impossible. An alternative to the traditional job search is to use social media to build your personal network and help you land a job...

*Note:* The good information is in the blog post.

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