According to quigig.com, as a freelancer, you should show more, tell less. This is a rule applicable in so many areas and in so many situations that we might call the statement an axiom. Potential customers are more attracted to your profile and gain more confidence if they can see at least the work done by you up until now: maybe a relevant portfolio, maybe a few articles written on your personal blog or for other publications, reviews from other clients – it all helps your profile to be selected from hundreds and thousands of other freelancers applying for the same job.
Top freelancers have understood the importance of an impeccable profile, and do not accept certain jobs that do not follow what they know to do better, not worrying about the score in the reviews.
The next tip is to focus your energy. The temptation to do everything …