I got my first client from a freelancing website (odesk), and after that all my work has come from referrals. As others have said, these websites are a bit hit

I got my first client from a freelancing website (odesk), and after that all my work has come from referrals. As others have said, these websites are a bit hit and miss, and you end up competing with some low prices. They're ok for getting your foot in the door, but I don't think they're sustainable for most people.