Advice to freelance React Native developers from Jamon
On-stream, February 28, 2022 (https://youtube.infinite.red)
• Network
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Get to know as many other React Native developers as you can
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Other developers are a great source of recommendations to potential clients • Let them know that you are available for work, and how much time you have, and what time period
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But don't be annoying
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"Hey Bob, hope things are good! Just letting you know I have availability starting March for 32 hours a week if you hear of anyone looking for a React Native freelancer. Really appreciate any referrals."
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Every 4-8 weeks at most • Join the IR community: community.infinite.red -- join #jobs channel • Best if you have 32+ hours available. It's common to find freelancers who can do about 20 hours, but not as useful. People, if they want RN help, usually want full time.
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Sometimes can do maintenance • Twitter is a good source of leads if you aren't annoying about it
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Pin a good tweet to your profile
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Bad tweet: "Looking for freelance work, please help"
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Good tweet: "
👋 I'm Ankit! I've been doing React Native for three years and love it. I have full-time freelance availability starting March. DMs open if you know of any opportunities." -
Reply to that tweet with more details: Things I'm good at:
• Front-end polish, styling • State management • React Native upgrades • Working with Firebase, AWS, GCP • Join other Slack & Discord communities
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Don't be annoying
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Don't be afraid to self-promote • Run promotional messages by people you trust
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Especially well-established freelancers
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Not all of the feedback you get will be valid, but some will be