{"id":28876,"date":"2025-12-01T11:29:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/?p=28876"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:59:08","slug":"how-to-get-your-first-10-clients-as-a-freelancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/how-to-get-your-first-10-clients-as-a-freelancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your First 10 Clients as a Freelancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbds-post\">\n<div class=\"sbds-shell\">\n<p>  <!-- Background Bubbles --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b3\"><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- HERO SECTION --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-hero\">\n<div>\n      <span class=\"kicker\">WordPress Business &#038; Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to Get Your First 10 Clients as a Freelancer<\/h1>\n<p>Getting your first 10 clients is the most difficult part of freelancing \u2014 but once you cross that stage, everything becomes easier. This guide shows practical, proven strategies freelancers use to get their first website clients even without experience, portfolio, or connections.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-cta-row\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/readymade-websites\/\" class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-primary\">Get Readymade Templates<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/help-docs-faqs\/\" class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-ghost\">More Help Docs<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Why Getting the First 10 Clients Is the Hardest Part<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">After 10 clients, everything grows automatically.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your first 10 clients give you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portfolio samples<\/li>\n<li>Testimonials<\/li>\n<li>Referrals<\/li>\n<li>Confidence<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with real businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you get your initial 10 clients, you stop chasing work \u2014 <strong>clients start finding you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 1: Build Your Portfolio Using Templates<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">The fastest way to look professional as a beginner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Instead of waiting for clients to build your portfolio, create your own sample projects using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SiteCrafted readymade websites<\/li>\n<li>Elementor sample designs<\/li>\n<li>Industry-specific demo websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This gives you 5\u201310 professional-looking portfolio items instantly \u2014 even with zero clients.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 2: Target Local Businesses (Works 10\u00d7 Better)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Local businesses respond faster than online leads.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Local businesses such as: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<li>Gyms<\/li>\n<li>Coaching centers<\/li>\n<li>Real estate agents<\/li>\n<li>Doctors and clinics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2026often need websites but don\u2019t know whom to contact. Approach them with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sample design (your demo website)<\/li>\n<li>A simple pitch<\/li>\n<li>A reasonable pricing plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Local clients are easier to close because trust is higher.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 3: Use Facebook &#038; WhatsApp Groups<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Free, fast, and highly effective for beginners.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are thousands of groups where businesses actively seek affordable web designers. Focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Startup groups<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneur groups<\/li>\n<li>Local business groups<\/li>\n<li>Industry-specific groups (real estate, fitness, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Share valuable posts, demos, and solutions \u2014 not spam. This builds trust and attracts clients.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">5<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 4: Offer Discounts to Early Clients<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Your first 10 clients are investments \u2014 not profits.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Offer a beginner-friendly pricing like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u20b94,999 for basic website<\/li>\n<li>\u20b97,999 for business website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These clients give you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portfolio samples<\/li>\n<li>Testimonials<\/li>\n<li>Word-of-mouth marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the first 10, increase prices confidently.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">6<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 5: Sell Monthly Subscription Websites<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Easier to sell \u2192 recurring income.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Instead of charging a large upfront fee, offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u20b9999 \u2013 \u20b91,499 per month<\/strong> for a starter plan<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20b91,999 \u2013 \u20b93,999 per month<\/strong> for a business plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clients love subscription models because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low upfront cost<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance included<\/li>\n<li>Regular updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This model helps you get clients faster.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">7<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Use SiteCrafted Templates to Get Clients Faster<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Start with confidence \u2014 even if you\u2019re a complete beginner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Each SiteCrafted template gives you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional ready-made designs<\/li>\n<li>Instant portfolio items<\/li>\n<li>Easy demo presentations for clients<\/li>\n<li>Fast delivery (2\u20136 hours per website)<\/li>\n<li>More projects per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want your first 10 clients quickly, templates are the fastest shortcut.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-cta-block\">\n<div>\n<h3>Get Your First 10 Clients Faster<\/h3>\n<p>Use SiteCrafted readymade templates to build a strong portfolio, close clients confidently, and deliver beautiful websites in hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/readymade-websites\/\" class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-primary\">Browse Templates<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress Business &#038; Marketing How to Get Your First 10 Clients as a Freelancer Getting your first 10 clients is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":28979,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3123],"tags":[3201,3202,3199,3205,3198,3207,3200,3204,3206,3203],"class_list":["post-28876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wordpress-business-marketing","tag-beginner-freelance-tips","tag-find-clients-online","tag-freelance-wordpress-clients","tag-get-first-10-clients","tag-get-first-clients-freelancing","tag-grow-freelancing-business","tag-how-to-get-web-design-clients","tag-sitecrafted-freelancing-guide","tag-web-designer-portfolio-tips","tag-wordpress-business-marketing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28876"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28876\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28877,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28876\/revisions\/28877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}