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Tips for new freelancers in Laos?
Hello everyone! I just started freelancing and wanted to ask experienced members — what are the best tips for getting your first clients in Laos? Any advice on pricing and communication would be appreciated.
How I structure my Next.js projects
After building 20+ Next.js apps, here is my folder structure that works best: ``` app/ ├── (auth)/ ├── (dashboard)/ ├── api/ components/ ├── ui/ ├── feature/ lib/ actions/ ``` The key is to group by feature, not by file type. This makes it easy to find and maintain code.
How do you handle difficult clients?
Just had a client who kept changing requirements after I started working. How do you guys handle scope creep? Do you charge extra or just include it?
Freelancing full-time vs part-time
I am currently working a day job while freelancing on the side. For those who went full-time, when did you know it was the right time? What monthly income made you feel comfortable?
Writing effective service descriptions
Your service description can make or break your freelancing career. Here are my top tips: 1. Start with the client benefit, not your skills 2. Use bullet points for features 3. Include pricing transparency 4. Add a FAQ section 5. Show testimonials or past work
Design tools I use daily as a UI designer
Here are the tools in my daily workflow: - **Figma** — Primary design tool - **Notion** — Project management - **Coolors** — Color palette generation - **Unsplash** — Stock photos - **Fontsource** — Typography What tools do you use?
Withdrawal taking too long?
My withdrawal request has been pending for 5 days now. Has anyone else experienced this? The help center says 1-3 business days. Should I contact support?
How to update my bank account details?
I switched banks recently and need to update my bank account for withdrawals. Where can I find this setting? I looked in the wallet section but could not find an edit option.
Service stuck in "Pending Review"
I created a new WordPress service 3 days ago and it is still showing "Pending Review." Is this normal? How long does the review process usually take?
Just completed my 50th logo design!
Excited to share that I just completed my 50th logo design project on FreelanceLaos! Thank you to all my clients. Here is a collage of some of my favorites. What do you think?
My latest video reel — 2024 highlight
I put together a highlight reel of my best video editing work from 2024. Includes corporate videos, wedding edits, and social media content. Let me know what you think!
E-commerce platform I built with Next.js
Just finished building a full e-commerce platform for a Lao coffee brand. Features include: - Product catalog with filtering - Shopping cart & checkout - BCEL payment integration - Admin dashboard - Inventory management Built with Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Prisma!