Xtra Freelancer Community Blog

We ask a translation crowdsourcing expert about what direction the industry is moving and what freelancers can expect in the coming decade.

New to freelancing and not yet ready to set up your own website? Here’s how to get up and running with just a profile on a freelancing site.

Staying in touch with past clients is the best way to grow your freelance writing business. Learn why and how in this easy to follow guide.

A look at the opportunities available and what is involved in establishing a side-hustle and expanding it to become an independent operator.

Curious what the future holds for working as a freelancer online in the coming decade? Two industry insiders meet to discuss the current sta

How to know when it's time to fire a client and approach the difficult conversation professionally so as to avoid provoking retaliation.

Freelancing isn't a hobby. It's a way to pay the bills, and you need practical skills that are in demand.

Follow these pro tips to stand out from the crowd and be the kind of freelancer that high-paying clients are looking for.

Love editing? Congratulations: There's a whole world of freelance work from clients worldwide available to you! Here's how to charge them.

Unless you're a trust-fund baby, these are the things you'll need to figure out if you want to succeed as a freelance artist in the 2020s!

Taking a fresh look at today’s landscape of opportunities for freelance photographers to create multiple income streams both online and offl

If you’re just starting out as a freelance designer, there are a multitude of opportunities to navigate. One you should avoid is speculative

Living alone, working at home, and no socializing? Both your work and health are likely suffering. Here is a look at the problem and some so

The gig economy is growing fast, but are some freelance jobs in danger of becoming obsolete as tasks and processes are automated with AI? Artificial intellig...

Whether you want to show your real face or not, here is a guide to creating a great first impression as a freelancer with your profile image. We all know it....

Tired of your workplace? Here are some ideas for places that might stimulate your creativity, help you get focused and more productive. We operate a freelanc...

Before committing to building a career as a freelance translator, you need to understand what you can realistically expect. If you’ve never tried it, the ide...

Whether you are a full-time or casual freelancer, your success relies on your ability to market yourself and stand out. Those who fail to do this well are ei...

Learn how to overcome the four major hurdles which prevent people from establishing their ideal remote freelancing lifestyle and career. Many people who have...

Learn the key to becoming a successful full-time freelancer in today's economy and use them to plan your path to freedom and fulfillment. Dreaming of being a...