Ask Is there any rule against promoting your freelance skills on a platform before you have any samples?

[Edward22]

Starting out with no portfolio is one of the most common situations new freelancers face, and it does not automatically mean you cannot offer services. Most platforms allow you to create a profile and list your skills even without uploaded work samples. What matters more is how you present yourself and whether your claims are honest. But some niches expect proof before clients take you seriously. Have you ever started on a platform with no samples and still managed to get your first client?