Asalamu Alaykum everyone. I just wanted to share my 2025 updates regarding my freelancing/entrepreneurship journey so far. After a challenging Q4, I reflected on my freelancing journey and the factors behind my lack of results. Was it my offer that needed to be refined? Was I just terrible at sales? Is the market saturated? I was managing to get my ideal clients on sales calls due to my relentless outbound client acquisition technique. But there was an issue... Every sales call seemed to end the same way: excitement, a vague promise to follow up, and then complete silence. I decided to have a chat with one of my mentors who runs a successful IT Tech company, and he left me with one profound advice where he said: " Make saying yes easy." And it suddenly clicked for me. Offer clear next steps. Instead of leaving the call open-ended, for example, say --> “Let’s get started today. I’ll send over the agreement, and we can have everything in place by [date]. Sound good?” The results? Halfway through Q1, and I've closed 4 clients from different countries (Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Canada) and niches (SMMA, Website Optimization, E-commerce, and Email Copywriting), along with having a few more potential deals in the pipeline heading into the second half of Q2. What did I learn through all this? Don't be afraid or shy enough to talk about your struggles—one insight could change everything. How is your 2025 going so far? P.S. A few Pivot2Tech members recently visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and I had the opportunity to sit down and discuss all things business with them, one of them being Mr.Pivot2Tech himself. 👀 @Shuayb A & @Jamil Karabaev, It was nice to meet you both. Hopefully, I will see you guys again.

Almost done working on this home page for a local masjid that I made for practice (just need to optimise for mobile/smaller devices). Looking to get feedback from you guys. I struggled a bit with the top section/nav bar. Couldn't get those elements wider to the edges. Help/tips welcome Link below: https://preview.webflow.com/preview/masjid-mock?utm_medium=preview_link&utm_source=designer&utm_content=masjid-mock&preview=953ff3590545c57a180e82ba41e266a8&workflow=preview

Idea for a local restaurant Currently working on a second subscription based site https://yasss-stellar-site-6b27b2.webflow.io/ Design: https://yasss-stellar-site-6b27b2.design.webflow.com/?locale=en&pageId=670ecdcc42e4505f9986cc0b&workflow=canvas# Any Improvements and advise would be very welcome

If you're not offering website audits as part of your services, you're leaving serious money on the table. Website audits aren’t just about pointing out issues; they’re an opportunity to showcase your expertise, build trust, & open the door to larger projects. Think of it as a sales magnet. Here are 3 reasons why every web designer and freelance marketer should include audits in their toolkit: 1. Audits Attract Premium Clients Offering a professional audit positions you as a high-value expert, not just another freelancer. Clients with budget want someone who can spot opportunities and fix underlying problems...not just deliver a pretty design. 2. See it as a paid discovery phase Think of an audit as a way to get paid to learn about the client’s business, goals, and website. This helps you scope future projects and upsell other services. 3. Show, Don’t Tell Clients love numbers & tangible results. By delivering a detailed report on what’s wrong and how to fix it, you’re not just talking about your skills - you’re proving them. Whether it’s poor loading times, ineffective CTAs, or a lack of mobile responsiveness, the client sees exactly WHY they need your help. Aim to deliver value and pitch for a large project and a recurring service such as SEO or digital marketing. Who's up for a webinar in early-mid February btw? Drop some recommendations below.

Really enjoyed Webflow University's 21-day portfolio course and wanted to recommend it to you guys. Once you've built it, you can easily replace the build with your own assets and styling and add it to your own portfolio. https://university.webflow.com/courses/21-day-portfolio-course