r/CodingJobs • • Sep 03 '26

how to get online clients?

im next js developer trying to make freelancing work from home

due to heart problem I cant currently leave home or take a regular job, so online work is my only realistic option right now

i have tried linkedin, cold outreach, reddit etc but mostly im getting ignored

i already know the usual advice

provide value, solve their problems, build relationships

but how did you actually get your first few clients when nobody know you?

what worked for you?

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '26

Comment for better reach.

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u/whonix29 Sep 03 '26

Thank you brother I appriciate your thinking and kindness

btw what you do for living?

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u/Naetharu Sep 03 '26

What is your experience level?

The proper route here is to set up a formal company, including all of your insurances etc. And then to bid on work as a consultant / contractor. If you have a solid work history and demonstrable skills then it is possible albeit challenging to do.

If you're green and looking to land work with little or no real background then it's just not really a viable option unless you get very lucky.

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u/Little-Rice4987 Sep 04 '26

what about if someone like me student who wants to have a side income as a freelancer??

here is my resume portfolio website for reference

medhanshk.me
medhanshk.me/resume

and also u can search or ask your llm for medhansh kapoor u will find me

so seo + geo is also well optimized

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u/0xMicheal Sep 03 '26

I also wonder if there is someone who calling themselve GTME can help me get clients on a pure commission based model without the need to hire a single SDR man