Comments on: How To Land Your First Few Design Clients

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:32:48 +0000

Hope the ideas in the post help Jonathon. Starting out is an exciting time. Some ups and some downs, but good and exciting overall.

By: Jonathan David MacKay

Jonathan David MacKay — Sat, 14 May 2011 23:39:59 +0000

That’s all really great advice I’m just starting out and I’m going to try some of them. Thanks

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:22:37 +0000

I think that will definitely help you rank when people are searching for something local. I wouldn’t put all my faith in directories, but directories can still help when it comes to ranking. Not like they could a number of years ago, but they still have their uses.

By: Joshua Steimle

Joshua Steimle — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:42:59 +0000

I’ve run a web design firm for 10 years, and 90% of our clients have found us on Google. It’s not easy to get into a top 10 spot on Google when someone searches for “web design + your location” but one way to get around the problem is to make sure you’re listed on any web directories that target your geographic location. That way you’ll get traffic from the directory, and if the directory gives you a dofollow link to your website then it will help your own website’s rankings in the search engines as well.

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By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:50:49 +0000

Absolutely. I have gained work through Twitter. Like I mentioned in reply to Bryan above, the key is getting yourself out there and interacting with your market. Forums worked well for me when I was getting started and Twitter didn’t exist at the time so it wasn’t part of my personal story, but I do agree it can be a great place to interact.

You have to try different avenues and see which work best for you.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:48:38 +0000

Thanks Peach. I hope some of the tips in the post help.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:48:16 +0000

Thanks Bryan. I think the most important thing is to get yourself out there and begin to engage with your market. Forums have worked very well for me, but Twitter is certainly another place you can interact with potential clients and friends.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:30:13 +0000

Also, never underestimate Twitter as a place to land clients. You get to engage with potemtial clients on a more sociable level where conversation can flow and deals can be made after they have got to know you.