Comments on: How to Use Job Boards to Land Clients

By: Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:16:36 +0000

I don’t trust sites with huge database of employers, my ad is always brought down and I can never find what I really need. I prefer small niche sites that have special offers for me, not for everyone.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:07 +0000

Another place to find clients is webmaster forums. Sometimes you can also find local businesses that need web designers.

By: Matt Ward

Matt Ward — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:15:27 +0000

Very interesting post. I'm really just starting out on this freelancing design kick, so this is good to know. I'll definitely by trying some of these job boards once the current craziness of my life settles down! Thanks for this!! .-= Matt Ward´s last blog ..Wedding Wine Labels =-.

By: larryheard

larryheard — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:18:00 +0000

I couldn't agree more and if things doesn't work well with Job Boards you could also try some other freelancing sites, there are tons of it. The best part, you could use the same formula as what Jessica mentioned. I bet with 10 or more applications, you'll definitely land a project as long as you supply your great looking resume template and cater all your prospective employer's question.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:42:12 +0000

@Christine–Those are great results! I know it can be discouraging at first, but it’s such an easy way to bring in business when things are slow, that it’s well worth mastering the process.

@Nic–Glad you enjoyed it. I’d love to hear how it works for you if you give it a try.
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By: Christine Wilde

Christine Wilde — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:21:14 +0000

Excellent tips there! I have just started using a job board to build up my client base and have one reply out of about 6 so far. Which I thought was pretty bad and I must be saying or doing something wrong. I'll keep at it though. .-= Christine Wilde´s last blog ..Spicy Web Designers.com Interview! [1] =-.

By: Nic

Nic — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:10:20 +0000

Great tips! I actually think I might try job boards, thanks.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:14:48 +0000

@Dave – I’ve actually had good luck with just about all of them (including Craig’s List), but tend to prefer the ones attached to a blog because they’re a bit smaller and the descriptions tend to go more in depth. When you’re first getting started, focus on one at a time, and give it your all–if that particular board doesn’t work well for you, move on to the next one. They each have their own personality, and there are many to try!

@Luis – I’m delighted to hear you’ll give it a try–good luck! And I’d love to hear how you do.

@David – I felt exactly the same way for a long time, but then I discovered that though there are some project-posters who really do want the lowest price no matter what, there are many others who just don’t know how else to evaluate a project, so they focus on price. But, if you give them a good reason to pay more, they’re more than willing to do so. Just about everyone appreciates good value and not being driven crazy by their designer ;-). (Though, I definitely stay away from the people looking for a redesign of a previous project like you describe–I’ve found that if a client starts badmouthing their previous designer before we start working together [or even soon after] they’re usually not a very good client for me, either.)
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By: David

David — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:55:12 +0000

When I first started out as a designer I would often visit job boards for projects. But after awhile it seemed as if people focused more on how cheap they can get the project done for instead of the quality they would be receiving. Then they would post another project complaining about the last project’s quality outcome but still try to get a redesign for even lower of a price..

I guess from that I’ve developed a pet peeve of sorts towards job boards..
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By: Luis Lopez

Luis Lopez — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:50:05 +0000

I’ve never tried job boards for the moment, but I want to do it so at least now I know some good this I can use If I get started there.
thanks
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