You need a Website to showcase your Talent
As a freelance writer you definitely need a website and/or blog to showcase your abilities to potential clients. If you are not attempting to generate new clients via the internet you are holding yourself back. In my opinion, it is very important for every freelance writer to have and use a website.
I have several websites that bring in new clients. Additionally, I manage this blog which also attracts clients and those interested in partnering with me. Believe it or not, it is very easy to create a website and blog that can be used to show off your talent and offerings. If you are not up to it, you can always hire a professional to design and code your site. For a few hundred dollars you should be able to get exactly what you want and need.
Will my site bring in a lot of new clients? Right away, the answer is usually no. It will take a while before your site gains traction. For instance, the first six months of this blog were slow. I had a few readers, but not too many people were asking about my services. Sometime around the one year mark I gained traction, my search engine rankings increased, and more and more people were asking about my services. You need to be patient if you want your website/blog to payoff in the long run.
If you are serious about your career as a freelance writer you need a website to showcase your talent. Soon enough your website(s) will be attracting new clients and making it easy for you to expand your business.
