Key Questions Freelancers Must Ask Clients To Succeed

1. Have you worked with a freelancer before?

You must know up front if the client is a first-time freelancer.

Naturally, clients who are unfamiliar with working with freelancers will have questions about the process, how your services are priced, etc.

Companies that have an extensive list of freelancers on their payroll are more likely to be able to streamline the process of assigning deliverables and issuing payments.

They also know the market price for similar services and why it is important to pay for services on time.

2. What type of project are you looking for me to complete?

Many freelancers wear multiple hats and provide their clients with a wide range of options.

You want to know exactly what you will be required to do for each project, no matter which type of freelancer or contractor you are.

You need to be able to tell if you are being hired as an author to create blog posts, newsletters, or landing page copy.

Web designers must know if they will be creating a marketing site or an app.

This question allows the client to be more specific in their needs. Stopping at “I am looking for a writer” or “I am looking for a designer” doesn’t help you either.

3. What are your goals for this project?

This is one of the key questions that freelancers and clients should ask each other.

It’s more than just showing that you care about your client’s satisfaction. This is the best way to make sure your services fit their needs.

Let’s say, for example, that a client advertises for a copywriter. After asking this question, however, it becomes clear that the client really needs a combination writer, SEO expert, or social media manager.

You can now make an informed decision about what to charge for the project or whether you want to take it on.

It is easier to manage a project if you know the goals of the project.

For example, a freelance writer is likely to write differently for a client who wants to improve their marketing channel compared to one looking to boost their SERP rankings.

4. What is the scope of your work?

Understanding the scope of the project is important, just as it is to know the goals of the project and what type of service the client wants.

One client’s “I want to hire freelance bloggers to create ongoing content for my site” could be completely different from another.

Will you be part of a team that will produce content for the same blog,og or will you be the sole author?

Do you only need to write for the client, or are they also expecting you to source images and market the content across social media platforms?

Does the client require someone to perform this task indefinitely, ly or is this a contract for a limited time?

5. When do you want this project to be completed?

This is one of the most important questions that freelancers can ask their clients to help them understand what they expect.

It is important to be specific when you ask your client a question. For example, “what are your expectations in terms of timeframe?” can make them feel confused and helpless.

Ask questions to get down to the details. Examples include “when would you like to sta?rt” and “what is your ideal deadli?ne”.

Ask questions to determine if you have the time and capacity available for the project.