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There is usually less opportunities in december for online developers/freelancers?

by Booster
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Hi all,

As I know that in December (at least in UK) there are usually less jobs I would like if it is equally the case for online freelancers, especially php and wordpress developers (I need to intensively start new search of contracts from december).

Thanks in advance for your help,

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  • Profile picture of the author Nytshade
    A lot of people have fun, spend more time with family and go on vacations during this time of the year... But business is always there although not really big as compared to during the year.
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    • Profile picture of the author Booster
      Originally Posted by Nytshade View Post

      A lot of people have fun, spend more time with family and go on vacations during this time of the year... But business is always there although not really big as compared to during the year.
      I just realized that I made a mistake in my prospect strategy.
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  • Profile picture of the author w4rrenz
    I run a web development company in the UK, I just signed up what I suspect will be my last client of this year. I usually spend December working on my own projects. Picks up again mighty fast at the end of January from my experience.

    If I was you I probably wouldn't bank too hard on landing clients in December.
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    • Profile picture of the author Booster
      Originally Posted by w4rrenz View Post

      I run a web development company in the UK, I just signed up what I suspect will be my last client of this year. I usually spend December working on my own projects. Picks up again mighty fast at the end of January from my experience.

      If I was you I probably wouldn't bank too hard on landing clients in December.
      I just realized that indeed...So December will be for intensive training.
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    • Profile picture of the author Booster
      Originally Posted by w4rrenz View Post

      I run a web development company in the UK, I just signed up what I suspect will be my last client of this year. I usually spend December working on my own projects. Picks up again mighty fast at the end of January from my experience.

      If I was you I probably wouldn't bank too hard on landing clients in December.
      I just realized that indeed...So December will be for intensive training.
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  • Profile picture of the author technician27
    Originally Posted by Booster View Post

    Hi all,

    As I know that in December (at least in UK) there are usually less jobs I would like if it is equally the case for online freelancers, especially php and wordpress developers (I need to intensively start new search of contracts from december).

    Thanks in advance for your help,

    Booster
    I always do SEO work for my self last 2 weeks of December and first 2 weeks of January a few hours a day. Other than that I don't touch anything.
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    • Profile picture of the author Booster
      Originally Posted by technician27 View Post

      I always do SEO work for my self last 2 weeks of December and first 2 weeks of January a few hours a day. Other than that I don't touch anything.
      What about the first two weeks of December?
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      • Profile picture of the author technician27
        Originally Posted by Booster View Post

        What about the first two weeks of December?
        Christmas shopping
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  • Profile picture of the author brettb
    I check oDesk once in a while but haven't seen any good contracts posted for ages.

    It's always worthwhile having a few of your own projects, or of course training.
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  • Profile picture of the author Booster
    Yes, I think I will focus from now on my training.
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    • Profile picture of the author kingsroute
      Most people feel Christmas and 1st January is the best day for a product launch or to start some thing new, so in conclusion business will not affect.
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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    You must know when are the slow times in your industry so you can
    plan how to use that slow time to build your business internally. For
    me. summers and Christmas time are slow times so I work on
    product creation and writing for myself. At the same time some
    online marketers do well during those seasons. All depends
    on your market.

    -Ray Edwards
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  • Profile picture of the author Booster
    I am presently re-orienting my niche to web design (including banner, flyer,etc) , development, and seo. Previously, I was working with recruitment so at the moment I cannot say.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    I did just as well last December and January as I do every other month. You need to advertise a bit more and perhaps offer special discounts but it's all worthwhile. I don't take holidays so that helps people as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Moneymaker2012
    It happens all around the world, December is closing of the year, but it actually doesn't affect any business opportunities, smart people work more in December so they can have a good start in January.
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  • Profile picture of the author seoextremewithsophie
    Interested to know how one would advertise such services.
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