This list of 13 FREE websites will help you find work in 2023 if you're a newbie to freelancing

1. LinkedIn

   This is the best place to find freelance jobs/projects - copywriting, designing, content writing, coding, etc. Tip: Optimise your profile, network, and get started.

   https://www.linkedin.com

2. Twitter

   A great networking platform to find freelance jobs. I got my first high-paying client through Twitter. Stay active, cold DM people, and engage as much as you can.

   https://twitter.com/

3. Behance

   If you are into photography, web design, and illustration, this is for you. I found a great web designer using Behance.

   https://www.behance.net/

4. 99designs

   It’s a freelance website specifically for designers and logo artists.

   https://99designs.com/

5. Upwork

   I got my first freelance gig from Upwork 3-5 years back. It’s a little competitive but you can find a wide variety of jobs/gigs on the platform - from marketing to coding to designing to writing.

   https://www.upwork.com/

6. Fiverr

   One of the biggest job portals in the world. You can find diverse categories of freelance work on the website - social media, digital marketing, web development, etc.

   https://www.fiverr.com/

7. Toptal

   It has five steps of the screening process. to make sure that you are in the top 3%. It’s a little competitive but you’ll have access to all the work/jobs from top companies and clients.

   https://www.toptal.com/

8. Jooble

   It’s a search engine for job vacancies and has over 150,000 sources worldwide. A great place to start your freelancing career. https://in.jooble.org/

9. Freelancer (dot) com

   Not my personal fav but good to get started with. You’ll find a lot of fake jobs but if you’re vigilant, you can find some really good ones. UI/UX is super simple to get started.

   https://www.freelancer.com/

10. SimplyHired

    It’s a job board and has millions of jobs all over the world. You can find all genres of work here - human resources, data entry, finance, marketing, etc.

    https://www.simplyhired.co.in/  

11. ServiceScape

    It’s an online job board specializing in freelance writing, editorial, and translation work. Build your profile and promote your work to get more work. Simple.

    https://www.servicescape.com/

12. Dribbble

    It’s good if you’re into mobile designs, animations, illustrations, and creative work. Share your portfolio on the website and upload your designs.

    https://dribbble.com/

13. PeoplePerHour

    It’s a freelance website for people in journalism. branding, programming, etc.

    https://www.peopleperhour.com/

I like all of them but Twitter and LinkedIn are still my favorites because it’s much easier to connect with people on a 1:1 level here. Let me know your fav in the comments. 

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