Are you just starting on ComeUp and having difficulties getting your first sales? People who are just getting started often have hardships finding success early on. It’s normal since you’re just beginning and don’t know all the ins and outs of the platform. Don’t worry. We have many resources to help you achieve your first sales and long-term success. Frequently asked questions, training videos, and a Discord channel. Find out how to get your first sales on ComeUp in this guide.
Tips to get your first sales on ComeUp
It’s all about positioning
It’s essential to separate yourself from other sellers to sell. But you shouldn’t offer services that are too niche. If no one proposes similar services, there might be a reason why. Maybe there’s not enough demand. So you need to find the right balance and offer a service that stands out and can interest many people.
Don’t be afraid to offer a service that competes with other services. As long as your offer is coherent, you can make sales. The worst would be offering a service for which there is no demand.
In a competitive market, try to create the clearest and most helpful service offer. Don’t offer something too large and vague or too narrow and specific. For example, there are a lot of logo services that appear identical on ComeUp. Some savvy sellers choose to offer more targeted services. Their offers are more precise to reach a more specific clientele and stand out.
Work on your visuals to attract clients
Your service thumbnails need a convincing design because they attract the attention of buyers. Having attractive and compelling thumbnails for all your services is essential . It’s the first thing buyers see on the website, and if they see a design they don’t like, there is almost no chance they buy that service. It’s kind of like product packaging. You wouldn’t buy a product if the design is repulsive. Instead, consumers purchase products they are attracted to. So make sure your service thumbnail is attractive. If you don’t have any design skills, you can hire a ComeUp designer to design your service thumbnails.
To have the best thumbnails, you need them to inspire confidence and look professional. Don’t put too much content in your image. The text has to be legible, short, and highlight a real promise.
Descriptions that inspire trust and convince buyers
Once you’ve drawn a buyer’s attention with your service thumbnail, convince them they need your service. Your service description is your invoice. It needs to be clear and precise to avoid all misunderstandings.
The text needs to represent you and what you do. Explain who you are, what you do in the basic offer, and your different options, if you offer any. Your description should not be too short. Your client needs to have all the information available. Make sure you double-check your writing and correct any spelling mistakes. An offer with mistakes will appear less professional and be purchased less. Find proofreaders on ComeUp if you need help.
Coherent pricing
It’s often complicated to set prices for services on freelance platforms. You should consider the market so you don’t put your prices too high. Never lower your prices. There’s been a lot of talk about the race to the bottom, and it’s a real thing. If you lower your prices, there’s nothing stopping others from doing the same. Make sure you price your services at a high enough rate that you’re earning at least your local minimum wage, although you should price them higher than that.
If you offer lower prices, businesses may think you’re offering low-cost and low-quality services. If you have skills and experience, you should seek out higher prices.
Create an attractive profile page
Besides your service page, the only other page buyers will use to choose if they want to work with you is your profile page. Choose an attractive photo of yourself. It has to be professional and highlight your seriousness. Write a detailed description that highlights your experience and skills. It must mention who you are, what you do, and the services you offer on the platform. Not every buyer will read the description. But the most serious ones and those who need to be convinced will read it most. That’s why you should make it as convincing and reassuring as possible.
Create multiple different service offers to gain visibility in your area of expertise
Instead of relying on one service to get orders, you should create multiple different services to gain visibility and show your expertise in your domain. We don’t recommend to create them all at the same time. Take your time to create them and ensure you’ve identified a real need. You can even consult buyers and ask them if that service is something that would interest them. Once you’ve created your services, optimize them and make adjustments depending on the results you get. By offering multiple services, you can propose more variety to your buyers.
Prospect to find your first clients
It’s never easy unlocking your first sales. But the more you put yourself out there and make it happen, the more success you will achieve. Don’t be afraid to contact the entrepreneurs you know to promote your service on social media, by email, or to talk to people who might be interested. Word of mouth is still one of the best ways to advertise. Especially when people can vouch for your professionalism.
Invest yourself in the community and ask for help
A large community of sellers on ComeUp helps each other out. They are both on Discord and the forum. Don’t hesitate to be active on those platforms. You can always ask sellers to check out your services and give feedback.
Conclusion: Be proactive to get your first sales on ComeUp and achieve success
Now you know everything you need to get your first sales on ComeUp. Make sure you spend enough time optimizing your profile and services. The more time you spend at the beginning, the more you’ll be successful down the line. Leverage prospection to find your first buyers, as it will help you appear higher in our rankings so more people see your service. Good luck and good sales on ComeUp!
