wordcamp europe 2014 - how to be a wp freelancer and not die trying

How to be a WordPress Freelancer

and not die trying

WordCamp Europe 2014Rocío Valdivia - @rociovaldi

Who am I?


What is this talk about?


All of us are potencial freelancers


Sometimes is awesome and sometimes it sucks


Just a phase or your goal


Earn a living


The beginning


Have you found your niche?


Intermediaries and agencies


How do I get customers?


Visibility Word of mouth

No, thank you


Know your limits


Colleagues


Your finances


Hire an accountant


Enjoy working


http://trello.com

Find your workplace


Disconnect


The better and the worst boss is yourself


…with customers


Your Empathy, their Flexibility


Set your own deadlines


Communication


Research and use it


Which are your goals?


Did I give up?


Joining a small team (MailPoet)

- Learning from others - Motivated by colleagues, instead of clients - Not handling client expectations (for product based

companies) - Not chasing after work all the time


Conclusions


Thank you! and don’t forget to wash the apples! ;)

WordCamp Europe 2014

Rocío Valdivia @rociovaldi rociovaldivia.es

http://rociovaldivia.es

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