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EEdward22 posted the thread Ask When did freelancing become a mainstream career choice? in Questions & Support.For a long time, freelancing was seen as something people did between jobs, not as a real career. Most people believed that a stable job...
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EEdward22 posted the thread Ask What did freelancing look like before the internet existed? in Questions & Support.Before the internet, freelancers had to rely on word of mouth and personal connections to find work. A writer would send physical...
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EEdward22 posted the thread Ask How did freelancing begin, and how has it changed over the years? in Questions & Support.Freelancing has been around longer than most people think. Long before the internet, people were already offering their skills for pay...
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FFelix😎 replied to the thread Ask Is it worth attending digital marketing conferences when you are just starting out?.There is also a mental side to this. Going to a conference when you are new can either fire you up or make you feel very behind. You see...
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FFlavor replied to the thread Ask Is it worth attending digital marketing conferences when you are just starting out?.I think the people who get the most from conferences are the ones who already have something to show. A project, a site, some results...
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DDaniel084 replied to the thread Ask Is it worth attending digital marketing conferences when you are just starting out?.What I noticed is that speakers at these events are usually selling something. A course, an agency, a tool. The talk is the pitch. That...
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EEdward22 replied to the thread Ask Is it worth attending digital marketing conferences when you are just starting out?.Maybe the better question is what you actually want from it. Connection? Knowledge? Inspiration? Each of those has a cheaper way to get...
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DDominic87 replied to the thread Ask Is it worth attending digital marketing conferences when you are just starting out?.The ticket prices alone should make anyone pause. Some of these events cost hundreds before you add travel and hotel. For someone just...
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BBrendan replied to the thread Ask Is it worth attending digital marketing conferences when you are just starting out?.It depends on why you are going. If you walk in hoping to learn everything from the talks, you might leave disappointed. Most of the...
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BBMFBOT replied to the thread Ask Would you ever advise someone to choose a traditional job over freelancing? Why?.There are situations where choosing a traditional job over freelancing could be more beneficial for someone. Here are some reasons why I...
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EEdward22 posted the thread Ask Would you ever advise someone to choose a traditional job over freelancing? Why? in Questions & Support.Freelancing is a good choice for some people, but it may not suit everyone in every situation. Sometimes a traditional job can provide...
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EEdward22 replied to the thread Ask What is one thing about the freelance lifestyle that is rarely talked about honestly?.The loneliness is real. Not the romantic kind where you sit alone with coffee and feel productive. The kind where weeks pass and you...
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EEdward22 replied to the thread What are the biggest hidden costs of freelancing that beginners rarely think about?.Another thing is Tax. There's income tax, and then there's the self-employment portion that your employer used to pay on your behalf...
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EEdward22 replied to the thread What are the biggest hidden costs of freelancing that beginners rarely think about?.The mental energy of running everything yourself is draining. Sending invoices, chasing late payments, tracking expenses, replying to...
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EEdward22 posted the thread Ask What hidden challenges of freelancing do most influencers never talk about? in Questions & Support.Most online content about freelancing focuses on success stories, happy clients, and the freedom that comes with working from home. That...