Freelancers love to complain about social media. "It’s a time suck." "It’s just vanity metrics." "It’s all noise." And sure, if you're using it wrong, it is a waste of time. But the freelancers pulling in premium clients don’t just use social media—they own it.
Let’s take a page from the playbooks of some of the world’s most successful freelancers and see how they turned likes, shares, and comments into cold, hard cash.
Ever heard of Austin Kleon? If not, Google him. He turned doodles and a blog into a book deal, a speaking career, and an audience that follows him religiously. How? By sharing his work consistently.
The takeaway? If you’re a freelancer and you’re not sharing your work on social media, you’re invisible.
You don’t need to be a bestselling author like Kleon. You just need to make sure when a high-paying client scrolls past your profile, they know exactly what you do—and why they need you.
You could hoard all your knowledge and hope clients magically find you. Or you could do what Neil Patel does—give away so much free value that hiring you becomes the only logical choice.
Here’s how to do it:
By the time potential clients realize they need an expert, you’re already in their feed, showing them you’re the answer.
James Clear didn’t just write Atomic Habits. He built an empire with one thing: compelling stories.
And that’s what gets high-paying clients’ attention. They don’t just want to see a portfolio—they want to feel something.
Try this:
Your work is valuable. Make sure the story you tell shows that value.
Freelancers love to post and run. But social media isn’t a one-way street. The high-paying clients? They’re watching how you engage.
It’s social media, not broadcast media. The more you interact, the more people see you. And the more they see you, the more likely they are to hire you.
Seth Godin built his brand by showing up every single day. He blogs daily. Emails daily. And while you don’t have to go that hard, the principle remains:
Consistency wins.
Don’t disappear. The moment you go quiet, someone else fills the space.
The best freelancers don’t cold pitch their way to success. They build a brand so strong that clients come to them.
Think about it: when was the last time a sought-after expert begged for a gig? High-paying clients don’t hang around Fiverr or Upwork. They’re out there, scrolling social media, looking for standouts.
So instead of chasing, create a presence that pulls. Post your insights. Break down industry trends. Showcase real work in a place where clients can see your skills firsthand—like a platform where you prove your talent. When clients see evidence instead of empty promises, they hire fast.
And when they do reach out? Don't just send a portfolio link. Send custom work tailored to them. High-value clients don’t gamble on maybes. They want to know you’re the one.
So a client stumbles on your LinkedIn. Loves your Twitter thread. Thinks, Damn, I need this person. What happens next?
If they have to hunt down your contact info, you’ve already lost them. Make it frictionless.
The best freelancers don’t just attract clients. They make it effortless to say yes.
If you’re a freelancer, you don’t need a huge ad budget. You don’t need cold emails that go ignored. You just need to do what the best do:
High-paying clients are out there. They just need a reason to pick you. Give them one.
Now go get paid.
Joe Trewick is an SEO strategist and all-around digital troublemaker.
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