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How can I get more Web design service orders?

by dsouravs
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Hi
How can I get more Web design service orders?
I bid in odesk and freelancer but no response...Elance jobs are mostly related to programming...

Any suggestion.
#design #orders #service #web
  • Profile picture of the author DerekGann
    Make a portfolio site with your previous projects. It will help you to get more clients.
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  • Profile picture of the author kazim
    I think you need your personal site and you can try another marketplace.
    I hope you will be successful.
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  • Profile picture of the author zaykem
    you can use fiverr to drive some client
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  • Profile picture of the author Headfirst
    What is your hourly rate set at one oDesk? That's one of the first things I look at when scanning replies.
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    • Profile picture of the author Enfusia
      Go to Craigs list and in the services section in 3 major cities offer a killer package that they cant resist. Give it a title like "The best computer XXXX package on Craigs list bar none!!!"

      XXXX being your service.

      With one craigs account you can post to 3 cities. The ads have to be unique so use a spinner etc..

      I hope this helps,
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  • Profile picture of the author RussellMax
    It depends on your quality so update your portfolio.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Warriors for Hire is a good place to put a listing. You need to have a great portfolio though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Thomas W
    Give away FREE web designs with no strings attached.

    you will get lot of orders
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    • Profile picture of the author Fredbou
      Originally Posted by Thomas W View Post

      Give away FREE web designs with no strings attached.

      you will get lot of orders
      That's virtually how I started. I offered $10 per month all inclusive (built and hosted) 4 page Web sites, custom built and have built up a nice permanent monthly income.
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    • Profile picture of the author mosthost
      Originally Posted by Thomas W View Post

      Give away FREE web designs with no strings attached.

      you will get lot of orders
      Thomas here has a point. Give away a one page design. If they want a whole site, upgrade them
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      • Profile picture of the author 4DayWeekend
        Knock doors of small local businesses with a tablet in your hand with your website / portfolio already loaded.

        Have a printed price list at hand - mark the prices up 50%...

        Dress smart, be confident and make sure that your portfolio looks great on the tablet. Tell them that this month you're taking on new clients for the first time and as such, you're offering a 25% discount on the printed price list.

        Then say, if they sign with you now, you're offering 50% off. Don't act desperate and say this is a promotional offer for clients who you step through their door. This is not Online or anywhere else and if they choose to call you later this month, only the 25% discount will apply.

        Some will take action there and then. Plenty of business owners act on impulse.

        Of course you have the standard online ways too. Freelance sites, Warrior For Hire Thread, Link to Portfolio from forum sigs... But the truth is if you want to make real money in a tough industry you have to grind... Get your hands dirty...

        Good things come to those that wait, better to those who chase.

        Good luck.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve Wells
      Originally Posted by Thomas W View Post

      Give away FREE web designs with no strings attached.

      you will get lot of orders
      LOL!

      Yep, especially in the WSO section.....

      People will ask for freebies all day long......
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  • Profile picture of the author dsouravs
    Wow...nice suggestions...
    CG seems nice....
    But Fredbou where will I give my free service.
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  • Profile picture of the author mark healy
    i had this problem in the past

    try fiverr.com and then take them to a website for other upsell offers.

    another way is this forum, put a classified advert, or do a WSO, that will get you more orders, just have some samples ready as warriors will want to see that.

    hope that helps
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  • Profile picture of the author Nexstair
    Just deliver quality and you wont be worried about orders.
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  • Profile picture of the author ruki
    I would try fiverr. Let them pay for one page and do another one for free. When you have booked them, offer an upsell or upgraded package.

    You could offer to do something for them for free if they recommend you to paying friend.
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    • Profile picture of the author Johnno
      Offer a free mobile website to businesses whose websites look cr*p on a phone.
      (Yes, means cold calling or cold emailing)

      Make money by upselling other services
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  • Profile picture of the author KatyKoo
    Have you looked at Guru.com?

    You could also try signing up to a whole heap of directories..

    Fiverr is very good for the amount of people who use it to get jobs done..

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  • Profile picture of the author Edman15
    oDesk is a good place. Just you need to have previous projects portfolio and well explained cover letter on how you will handle the project.

    Also you must take some related tests.
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  • Profile picture of the author cssbros
    Have a stunning portfolio and promote your services on the right marketplace.

    Warriors for hire is a great place to start with.

    Goodluck!
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  • Profile picture of the author contentwriting360
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    Your questions can be answered by question, too.
    What can you offer that others can't? If you're offering something that is exactly the same thing, you may find it difficult to convince your potential client to leave his current provider. You should always be two steps ahead of your competitors.

    Originally Posted by dsouravs View Post

    Hi
    How can I get more Web design service orders?
    I bid in odesk and freelancer but no response...Elance jobs are mostly related to programming...

    Any suggestion.
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  • Profile picture of the author thetomjones
    Originally Posted by dsouravs View Post

    Hi
    How can I get more Web design service orders?
    I bid in odesk and freelancer but no response...Elance jobs are mostly related to programming...

    Any suggestion.
    Try adding more items in your portfolio. When someone's hiring, he wants to know about your previous work, so you should emphasize your previous work.
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  • Profile picture of the author therichb
    Try these:

    1) Promote yourself on CL, kijiji & B2B directories.
    2) Create portfolio & share it with leads on odesk, elance & other platforms
    3) Go to scriptlance/vworker, they you get more leads for design work
    4) Be ready to talk with clients who want to talk & dont communicate through emails/chats...

    This way u can get better leads
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  • Profile picture of the author Thomas W
    Lots of good advice here.. I hope you can take advantage of them
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