How to Create a WINNING Freelance Writing Portfolio (NO experience necessary)

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Having an awesome freelance writing portfolio is your ticket to landing high-paying writing clients - but how do you create a writing portfolio if you don't have any experience?! Or, how do you make your existing portfolio even better?
I'll teach you how to get your first few writing examples, where to host your freelance writing portfolio, how to niche down and attract clients, and how to market your portfolio to the right people!
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2:11 - Creating Your Freelance Writing Portfolio
3:56 - How to Get Writing Examples (with No Experience)
11:27 - Where to Host Your Writing Portfolio
17:05 - How to Niche Down, Level Up
23:18 - How to Market Your Writing Portfolio
29:08 - More Writer Portfolio Tips!
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💁‍♀️ About Jessica Foster:
Jessica Foster is a marketing strategist at KeysandCopy.com, and a speaker, mentor, and content writer specializing in Content, SEO, and website marketing. She has been helping marketers, writers, and businesses achieve success in Google search since 2016 and has built a thriving brand providing educational content and mentorship resources. Her KZfaq channel, The Confident Content Writer, offers videos on topics such as SEO, freelance writing, blogging, marketing, and more.
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@thewebedit 4 жыл бұрын

Have you started your own freelance writing portfolio?

@hinterly 3 жыл бұрын

Nooo! And am so scared to! Thanks for the encouragement and tips!

@hinterly 3 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for someone who wants to have (feels like they have to have) two personas online - one personal, one professional? Does it make sense to have a portfolio with LinkedIn and maintain a completely separate Instagram sharing personal writing? I suppose business growth would be slower, but that's the choice I'm having to make right now.

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

@@hinterly It's different for everyone, but I personally have a private IG account for just friends and family, a public IG (that I rarely use) for my brand, a public LinkedIn, and a mostly public Facebook profile. But, again, you want to be where your target audience is. No need to be everywhere. If you just want to have one public/branded LinkedIn profile because that's where most of your leads are likely to come from, that's fine.

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

@@hinterly I believe in you!

@LondonsLanding 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but my clips are old

@charitydraman3366 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Phenomenal information! I just kept waiting for the catch. "And for four payments of just $499, I will tell you the rest." Thanks for the real information and the help. Two thumbs up here!!!!!

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped :)

@user-ky2rs9ix2z 8 ай бұрын

i honestly dont write comments for videos but for this video it has opened my mind alot thank you i wish you good health to make more videos

@thewebedit 8 ай бұрын

Ah thank you, I appreciate that!

@evilsquirrel56231 4 жыл бұрын

This is great stuff Jessica - you're putting out something that other experienced writers would charge $$$ for. Keep up the great work!

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@iKylaAwesome 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this! I just graduated college with a degree in chemistry but because of the pandemic I opted to return to my first love of writing as my first career move. I'll make sure to watch all your videos and learn SEO from your writing!

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

Silver lining! That sounds like a great move. I hope the videos help!

@amreensohail8712 22 күн бұрын

Haha on the same trail ❤

@timothykilimo8604 2 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold! thanks Jessica!!

@zg001w 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful ! Thank you so much ♥️

@meow5274 3 жыл бұрын

thank u so much. as a non english speaker im so relieved i can understand what youre talking about even without subtitles. this is a great help. thanks again. have a nice day!

@itsgoofyyy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is really helpful!

@leanndey2294 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, just found your channel tonight! Priceless information. New sub. Thank you!

@manajbanerjee8615 2 жыл бұрын

Super well content. I love it particularly, saying in such a simple way.👍

@RAPOLOGIST 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff! Found it really helpful 💯

@j1jh002 2 жыл бұрын

A great video with lots of helpful advice! Thank you so much, Jessica!

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Let me know if there are any topics you'd like me to cover

@jackhershaw6295 Жыл бұрын

Jessica, thank you so much for this information. I have been a freelance outdoor writer for over 30 years, very well known in that industry and I learned so much from you already. The way that you have everything structured is fantastic! I have much to learn about SEO and branding. Keep up the great work. You just earned another subscriber!

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the subscribe! Even though you already have 30 years of experience, I wish you even more success in your journey!

@cybercapital Жыл бұрын

I really liked the last part on your marketing mix, that you offer 10% discount to new clients, never thought bout that before!!

@areejanjum1038 Жыл бұрын

This is really helpful Jessica, thank you!

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

@rominasaldana7546 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information! I have so much clarity now!

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you found this helpful!

@parisabanks1333 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you so much:)

@thewebedit 6 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

@chriswhitenackmediaproduct6906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Miss- watching your vid for a minute helped open up my overall priority on my media production business, which includes my writing! Remember, EVERYTHING translates!

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for watching and keep up the good work!

@cincereqoutes8844 3 жыл бұрын

😊 thanks Jess!

@vanessabarksdale7616 3 жыл бұрын

This was ridiculously helpful. Thank you so much for this.

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

@chillridesjohn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ♥️

@asadpendleton3560 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video and priceless information. Many thanks 🙏🏾

@thewebedit 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@MagdalenaAlvarez-lc8ru Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for a helpful video!

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it

@zalmacolmenares 3 жыл бұрын

These tips are great! thank you so much! I am about to graduate from university and I'm dreaming about becoming a writing freelancer and digital nomad. And hey, leave your social media and medium links in the description so people can find you, I would love to follow you! :D

@arpitamahanti5952 6 ай бұрын

This is a very informative and helpful video. Thank you so much.❤

@thewebedit 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm very happy you found this to be helpful

@nishantmahajan9282 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, you are truly underrated

@thewebedit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that

@Umach886 3 жыл бұрын

So Informative ❤️

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💯

@obinnavictor1513 Жыл бұрын

Wow nice content, thank you for the tips and great ideas. love to be a good content creator

@antoniodossantos5960 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessica 🌎 Greetings from Colombia. The Venezuelan immigrant writer 🇻🇪

@babyjuss772 Жыл бұрын

Hi just got my first freelancing job with a local newspaper and your video was so helpful for how to build from here !! Subscribed and look forward to learning more ❤

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Hey! Congratulations on landing your first freelance writing job! I'm glad my channel has helped you as well! I am looking forward to creating more videos (bit of a delay as I get help with video editing LOL)

@aryang4518 Жыл бұрын

May i know on what platform you got the opportunity?

@anushree2324 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@martinba6295 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your content. It's helping a lot! Question: Would you recommend having your portfolio set up for guest posting pitching? Or are these agencies not so demanding in terms of hiring a well branded writer? If you could answer, I'd be more than delighted.

@user-pj1du3vb9v 2 ай бұрын

it really help me. it gives me an idea how to start on my freelance career. Thanks a lot.

@thewebedit 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful! You're very welcome!

@uttamtamboli8728 2 жыл бұрын

Great content Jessica. Thank you very much for this detailed video

@swiftswiftlyswiftie 9 ай бұрын

{Thank You This Is Exactly What I Was Looking For. MeRci 🙃}

@thewebedit 9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@nancymarvelous9566 4 күн бұрын

It was helpful

@greyngreyer5 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't have funds to host a website. Already starving as is. As for the google drive way, what should I include in the items? I mean, how much of the writing process? Outline, keywords, or what? Just the finished article? Or commentary? And like everyone else said, thank you for doing this for free. All the best to you

@mauricekirindoh8326 Жыл бұрын

very useful information

@avaceleste 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@arimox3942 Жыл бұрын

do you have a video on how to write an article on Linkedin/Facebook ? if not could you please do one? I really trust your advice you come across as genuine. I've seen other videos on in my search from other youtubers but I would love to hear your tutorial/ advice on creating those articles :)

@TahmidAhmedBoss 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jassica! I have been reading your blog for so long. Just started to see your videos. I am loving them. I made a portfolio and got a few clients. Thank you a lot. Your instructions are on point and super hot ! 😃

@thewebedit 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you got a few clients! Congrats!

@pratisthapatel456 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much!!

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@lucywanjiku751 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, thank you so much for sharing the tips on how to create and host portfolios. They are very helpful. I have a question though. Must I have the Bluehost and WordPress? I have a domain name but a friend with a bigger site is hosting me and sooner or later I will have to host my website. kindly advice

@thewebedit 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! You certainly don’t need to choose Bluehost and Wordpress, I just found them to be some of the easiest to use. I recommend researching the best hosts and CMS.

@GetSetGo803 Жыл бұрын

how many no of samples of portfolio should we have before concerning any client.?

@nickbill3894 3 жыл бұрын

informative video. jessica u are explaining very well. kindly make a video on fraud websites .

@thewebedit 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting topic. What questions do you have?

@grahsya 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica 👋 where to post an article n how long should it be? Thanks 😊

@thewebedit 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I wrote a post about that here: keysandcopy.com/how-long-should-seo-blog-post-be

@-nay- Жыл бұрын

شكرا لاضافة اللغة العربية انا اقدر ذلك حقا، كما اشكرك على مشاركة هذه النصائح الثمينة لقد ساعدتني كثيرا، اتمنى لك النجاح

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for your comment :) I am glad you enjoyed the video!

@kits5960 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question! If I am posting my samples in a blog, does that blog need to be a self-hosted with a domain name? Or a simple free blogger website will do?

@kits5960 3 жыл бұрын

NM 😛 asked too soon 😅

@supadupashy1459 2 жыл бұрын

Hey have you ever got an answer

@LapetiteMe 2 жыл бұрын

@@supadupashy1459 same , still looking for that answer

@darazivkovic3158 2 жыл бұрын

but what if you do not write articles but thesis' and essays and such in literature niche? and you have no way to put them on LinkedIn...

@joannafernandes2350 Жыл бұрын

Link them through Google docs as publications

@shivinunitholi2493 7 ай бұрын

Hey Jessica, Im what I saw on your FB page, you're a copywriter and not a content writer. So what niche are you in for writing copy.

@thewebedit 7 ай бұрын

Hi - I do copywriting AND content writing. I do copywriting for web pages and landing pages, and I do content writing for "SEO'd" web pages and blog articles. My focus in primarily on marketing, SaaS, and tech-related content, but I do have a few outliers.

@DS11111 Жыл бұрын

hey Jesssica, im an Indian homoeopathic graduate and on my way to enroll for my masters. though i write poems, but i really wanna be a content writer. to just start, would submitting guest posts be a better option or creating a website?? i dont even have a portfolio, so id be needing sample links. could you please guide.

@thewebedit Жыл бұрын

Hey - I suggest writing your own articles on LinkedIn,. trying to land some guest post opportunities, and maybe posting on Medium.com. Since you are just getting started, you don't necessarily need a website yet. I like to suggest starting a website once you decide what your focus/niche is going to me. Until then, try to get a few work examples under your belt.

@shivinunitholi2493 7 ай бұрын

If you wanna really wanna be a content writer, why spend money and time doin masters in a thing you dont wish to make a career in. I'm an Indian too hence curious.

@johanliebert5781 3 ай бұрын

@@shivinunitholi2493 I think in India a lot people feel freelancing is a side hustle. They don't look at it like a proper job. Also, there is the Indian mentality of always keeping a plan B using education.

@muhammadjawad4025 2 жыл бұрын

👌

@dorcasfriday Жыл бұрын

am new in this, so I need much help

@bigyanerfitna 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone please tell me if I can freelance using a fake name? Due to some personal reasons, I'd rather not use my real name and address. Is it mandatory to use real names and other information?

@thewebedit 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rain - I don't see why you couldn't use a fake name. You would probably need to register your LLC with your real name (as in, the contact information) but you can operate under your chosen business name (for example, my company, Keys&Copy) and use a fake name as the point of contact. I think you would just need to use your legal name for registration and taxes.