{"id":22832,"date":"2025-05-04T12:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T05:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dps.media\/5-nen-tang-tim-khach-hang-dau-tien-cho-freelancer-moi\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T12:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T05:13:45","slug":"5-platforms-to-find-the-first-customers-for-new-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/5-platforms-to-find-the-first-customers-for-new-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 first customer-finding platforms for new freelancers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a new freelancer struggling to find your first client? This is the article you need. Choosing the right platform to start not only helps you land your first project quickly, but also saves you months of trial and error.<\/strong> According to data from Upwork, over 50% of successful freelancers report that they got their first client through a suitable intermediary platform right in the first week<\/a>.<\/p>

As a digital partner accompanying hundreds of SMEs in Vietnam, DPS.MEDIA understands clearly: every successful campaign starts with choosing the right \u201cgateway\u201d to reach clients.<\/em>. For freelancers, the \u201cgateway\u201d is the platform \u2013 where you have the opportunity to be seen, evaluated, and trusted enough to get your first job.<\/p>

Below are 5 \u201cpioneering\u201d platforms that every new freelancer should try \u2013 not only because of their popularity, but also because they are suitable for those starting from scratch.<\/strong> We select based on effectiveness and the ability to convert into real contracts, based on consulting and tracking hundreds of freelancer profiles in the DPS.MEDIA community.<\/p>

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  1. Upwork \u2013 Where global clients gather and the best freelancer protection system<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>

    Upwork is the world's largest freelancer platform with annual revenue of over $3.5 billion from job transactions. If you write a clear service description and know how to send a smart proposal<\/em>, the chance to get your first job within 7\u201314 days is completely feasible.<\/p>

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    1. Fiverr \u2013 For those who know how to \u201cpackage\u201d themselves<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>

      Fiverr allows you to create pre-set service \u201cpackages\u201d, which is very suitable for beginners because you don\u2019t have to constantly hunt for jobs. DPS recommends using Fiverr if you can present your service attractively with a competitive starting price \u2013 an extremely effective strategy to unlock your first order<\/em>.<\/p>

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      1. Facebook Group \u2013 A free goldmine that few people utilize properly<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>

        Many Vietnamese freelancers have gotten their first clients from groups like Freelance Jobs, Content Sharing, or Vietnam Marketing Community. However, the key lies in how you introduce yourself \u2013 share value, don\u2019t rush to sell.<\/strong><\/p>

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        1. linkedin \u2013 Don\u2019t underestimate it if you work in a highly specialized field or B2B<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>

          LinkedIn isn\u2019t as popular as Facebook among Vietnamese freelancers, but it has high-quality clients and makes it easy to build personal credibility. DPS suggests you invest in building your profile, sharing small case studies<\/em> \u2013 a way to build trust without having to apply for traditional jobs.<\/p>

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          1. TopCV Freelancer \u2013 A platform dedicated to the Vietnamese market<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>

            As one of the few local platforms, TopCV Freelancer connects freelancers with Vietnamese SME businesses \u2013 the group that needs the most flexible services.<\/strong>. With the advantage of using data from existing CV profiles, newcomers can easily access and quickly get their first trial jobs.<\/p>

            Choosing the right platform helps you save at least 70% of the time and effort compared to searching aimlessly.<\/strong> DPS.MEDIA recommends: choose 1\u20132 platforms and optimize them well, instead of spreading yourself thin across many places without standing out on any platform.<\/em>. The first client is not just a project, it\u2019s the starting point for a sustainable freelancer career.
            \"Understanding<\/p>

            Understanding the real needs of new freelancers on the journey to finding their first client<\/h2>

            Invisible fear: No one will hire me?<\/h3>

            The starting point is always the toughest part for any freelancer. According to research by Freelancers Union<\/em> (2023), over 60% of newcomers admit they don\u2019t know where to \u201cknock\u201d first to find clients. From DPS.MEDIA\u2019s real-world experience running campaigns for startup freelancer groups, we found the reason isn\u2019t necessarily a lack of ability, but rather not clearly understanding your own \u201ctarget client\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>

            Beginners often only focus on improving their skills or portfolio, forgetting that the key point is self-positioning<\/strong> in a specific market. The first clients usually come not because you are the best \u2013 but because you solve a clear problem for a specific audience. That\u2019s when the concept of \u201cValue proposition\u201d<\/em> from the Canvas model needs to be applied: Where are you different? What benefits do you offer that competitors don\u2019t?<\/p>

            Step by step shaping: The journey needs direction<\/h3>

            Instead of sending your CV everywhere, DPS.MEDIA suggests applying the \u201cLean Startup\u201d principle \u2013 small but selective experiments. Start with 3 main axes:<\/strong><\/p>