issue 13 ::
april 2007

GAUTENG GET-TOGETHER

Here are the details of the long-awaited Gauteng Freelancentral event!

As well as being an opportunity to meet other freelancers and clients, Jo will be giving a short talk on 'Marketing yourself as a freelancer', followed by questions and comments.

When: Thursday 24 May 2007, 5.30pm - 9pm

Where: Venue TBC

Cost: R50 which is redeemable against a Full or Lite portfolio purchase made by 1 July 2007

How: Click here for a booking form

NEW: Advice line for Lite/Full portfolio members

Lite and Full portfolio members can now make use of our free Advice Line. We'll do our best to answer your questions about payment, tricky clients, ethical dilemmas and more; and give you an honest assessment of your portfolio, with tips on how to improve it. Just call the Freelancentral team on 021 674 6166 or email us.

SITE STATS FOR MARCH 2007

• Hits: 222,059
• Page impressions: 53,076
• Unique visitors: 6,450
• Want to advertise on Freelancentral?

PREPAID, AFFORDABLE ADSL

The Freelancentral team can't say enough good things about our broadband ISP, WebAfrica. We use their prepaid ADSL which costs just R70 per gigabyte. Once you've used it up, simply go online and buy another one. It doesn't expire at the end of the month and you pay only for what you use. Plus their customer service is outstanding.

Click here to find out more.

The 80:20 rule

This rule of business says that 80% of your revenue will come from 20% of your clients. In the case of Freelancentral, it means that the majority of the work available for freelancers is going to the percentage of our members with online portfolios. With over 1,400 freelancers now listed on Freelancentral, it's even more important to stand out by showcasing your work on the site.

Clients tell us repeatedly that they want to read about freelancers and see examples of their work BEFORE getting in touch. So it's those smart portfolio members who are getting the majority of the work.

If you are serious about standing out from the crowd and competing properly for freelance work, a Lite or Full portfolio will make a huge difference. Portfolios start at R75/month so what do you have to lose by trying it out? Chances are you're losing out on opportunities by NOT having one.

Click here to find out more about our portfolio options.

CHRISTINE ONLINE: Build it and they will come

Is having a great website with all your products and services listed good enough in today's competitive online environment? Our new newsletter columnist, internet marketing specialist Christine da Silva, looks at one of the most effective ways of gaining sustained traffic to your website: search engine optimisation.

These days if you offer a product or service, it is essential to have an online presence to make the most of marketing and sales opportunities. Consumers will turn to search engine to find products or services, but how can you ensure your website will be up there in the results? Read on to find out more...

Exhibition: BigWood (Durban)

Freelancentral designer Firebrand (Trevor Paul) has teamed up with restaurant owner Anna Savage to launch an ongoing display of Durban's finest creatives - BigWood - at vibey restaurant and gallery space, Manna. If playful irreverence, quirkiness and never taking yourself too seriously sound like your thing, read on...

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