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There are several ways to market yourself according to the definition above, including:
- A website and blog (We recommend using Squarespace.)
- Social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc)
- Social media publishing (Facebook Notes, LinkedIn Pulse, Medium, etc)
- Email marketing (We recommend using Mailchimp.)
Here are some great platforms for finding work jobs:
- Upwork. I found my very first social media management gig through Upwork, so I can’t recommend this platform enough!
- Flexjobs. Flexjobs is another excellent place to find freelance social media manager gigs.
- Fiverr.
- Freelancer.
- 5. Facebook Groups.
How do I get my first social media marketing client?
Here are the six most effective tactics I’ve personally adopted at Sendible to gain clients early on.
- Talk to friends and family – tell your story.
- Invite prospects to a free training session on social media.
- Let your clients build the business for you.
- Don’t let quality slip as you grow – plan for scale early.
How do I start a freelance social media?
So, How Do You Become A Freelance Social Media Manager?
- Register As Self Employed. It’s nothing scary.
- Resolve Any Existing Financial Issues.
- Set Your Prices.
- Create A Portfolio.
- Choose A Niche.
- Market Your Services.
- Equip Yourself With The Right Tools.
- Find Your First Freelance Job.
How do you put freelance Social Media on resume?
How to create a social media consultant resume
- Add your contact information.
- Include an objective statement.
- List your experience.
- List educational background.
- Include certifications.
- Highlight your skills.
- Use social media keywords.
- Include achievements.
If you want to know how to become a freelance social media manager, you should pick a social media platform and master it. Grow your engagement and followers and use it as evidence for your future potential clients. Become an expert and the go-to person for this platform. I.e.
Do you have too many new clients as a freelancer?
As a freelancer, new clients are always top of mind. Sometimes we might have too many, other times not enough. Phyllis Khare and I recently talked about some of our top 5 tips for getting new clients as a Social Media Manager (and these really apply to many freelance jobs). Here’s our recorded SocialTalkLIVE video – as always, we had some fun!
How to get new clients as a social media manager?
5 Ways to Get New Clients as a Social Media Manager #1 – Attend Live networking events. This is one of the ways I started my business. I used sites like Meetup, local… #2 – Build your resume with free or low-cost work. This is a better tip for businesses who are just starting out. I gave… #3 –
A social media manager will ensure social media platforms can meet the business goals of companies i.e. more sales, or to create awareness of the brand. The difference between a freelance social media manager and a non-freelance one, is that you get to choose your clients, pay and working hours with the former.