> Of course it would be ideal if freelancers could just find contracts because they have a great portfolio, but that isn't reality. Then why not create that re

> Of course it would be ideal if freelancers could just find contracts because they have a great portfolio, but that isn't reality. Then why not create that reality instead? > Individual freelancers don't stand a chance of being found. Steady and consistent efforts (blog posts, involvement in open source work and similar public projects, talks etc.) accompanied by networking and customer referrals go a long way. This isn't something that can be achieved quickly but over time and through consistent work you can build a decent public presence as a freelancer / consultant. > So I want to create a place where we can be found and also promote each other. Sites like this are ten a penny. How would you compete with the SEO and marketing budgets of big agencies yourself?