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Also, I hate to be "that guy", but spelling and grammar are both important if you're going to be selling $x0000 projects (and you should be). In this post alone

Also, I hate to be "that guy", but spelling and grammar are both important if you're going to be selling $x0000 projects (and you should be). In this post alone, I noticed "wandering" and "tide to a platform". It's important. Always write as if a client is going to read it, because it's very possible that they will.

arsalanb 12y ago
This is correct. Just to add to this — most freelance work comes through client recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals. This translates to building a reputation, which in turn requires you take your outlook and presentation very seriously. I'm not saying you're doing this, but in general — replying "lulz, this projet is dope" to a client will not help a freelancers case.
getsat 12y ago
Another one: "it's low prices" -> "its low prices". its -> possessive form of "it" it's -> "it is" OP seems not to be a native speaker of English but is doing well despite that.
kiraken 12y ago
Didn't really proofread my submission, and i do apologies for the poor quality of my post
- not_kurt_godel 12y ago
  Proofread everything you write. Including this post as well - "apologies" should be "apologize", "i" needs to be capitalized, and you need to include a period at the end of the sentence.
- CalRobert 12y ago
  You submitted to hackernews. It made the front page. Whether or not you're a meticulous person by nature, not proofreading will suggest you have a lackadaisical attitude towards quality and correctness.
CyberFonic 12y ago
Potential clients can only assume that if you are sloppy with simple things like spelling and grammar that your work is as bad if not worse. Consider this scenario: You take your car to a mechanic to get fixed. When you get the car back, there are oily finger prints on the hood and fender. The steering wheel is sticky and there is dust on the dashboard. Most people will have concerns about the quality of the work done. It's the same with all professions. Your potential client probably knows little about the technical aspects of your work, so they will judge you on the basis of things that they can observe and understand.

arsalanb 12y ago

This is correct. Just to add to this — most freelance work comes through client recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals. This translates to building a reputation, which in turn requires you take your outlook and presentation very seriously. I'm not saying you're doing this, but in general — replying "lulz, this projet is dope" to a client will not help a freelancers case.

getsat 12y ago

Another one: "it's low prices" -> "its low prices". its -> possessive form of "it" it's -> "it is" OP seems not to be a native speaker of English but is doing well despite that.

kiraken 12y ago

Didn't really proofread my submission, and i do apologies for the poor quality of my post

not_kurt_godel 12y ago
Proofread everything you write. Including this post as well - "apologies" should be "apologize", "i" needs to be capitalized, and you need to include a period at the end of the sentence.
CalRobert 12y ago
You submitted to hackernews. It made the front page. Whether or not you're a meticulous person by nature, not proofreading will suggest you have a lackadaisical attitude towards quality and correctness.

CyberFonic 12y ago

Potential clients can only assume that if you are sloppy with simple things like spelling and grammar that your work is as bad if not worse. Consider this scenario: You take your car to a mechanic to get fixed. When you get the car back, there are oily finger prints on the hood and fender. The steering wheel is sticky and there is dust on the dashboard. Most people will have concerns about the quality of the work done. It's the same with all professions. Your potential client probably knows little about the technical aspects of your work, so they will judge you on the basis of things that they can observe and understand.