{"id":12378,"date":"2019-08-12T05:53:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T03:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=12378"},"modified":"2019-06-15T20:34:11","modified_gmt":"2019-06-15T18:34:11","slug":"60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\/","title":{"rendered":"60 Effective Ways To Get New Clients (And Retain them!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a freelancer, business owner or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/guide-to-becoming-digital-nomad-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital nomad<\/a>, your clients are most likely your bread and butter: your main profit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/accounting-terms\/gross-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your cash <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/accounting-terms\/cash-flow-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without them, you probably wouldn\u2019t get far as a business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money isn\u2019t everything. But for businesses, it\u2019s one of the most important <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/important-financial-kpis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can track. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And where does most of the money come from for your businesses? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s right. The clients.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter your niche, your industry, what products or services you offer &#8211; your clients are usually the ones paying you at the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you don\u2019t want to ever run out of money, it\u2019s a good idea to have a handful of clients and a number of income streams you can always tap into.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily for you, we\u2019ve compiled a lengthy list of the many different ways you can find new clients and how. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this list, you\u2019re bound to find a number of new clients to fuel your business. So, try them out and see which way works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/100-great-business-ideas-you-can-start-on-today\/?ref=60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-100-business-ideas-today.jpg?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"100 Great Business Ideas You Can Start On Today [UPDATED 2026]\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/100-great-business-ideas-you-can-start-on-today\/?ref=60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">100 Great Business Ideas You Can Start On Today [UPDATED 2026]<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Want to start a business in 2017 but you have no idea where to start? Check out our list of the 100 best business ideas you can start on today!<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/100-great-business-ideas-you-can-start-on-today\/?ref=60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Facebook groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; find a number of relevant Facebook groups for your niche and profession and get involved. There are always people looking to take on new clients and freelancers, so, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Facebook ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/easy-guide-facebook-ads-google-adwords-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook ads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a great way to really laser-focus on your ideal client. You can pick everything from their location to job title to their interests. With the right ad, you might snatch a client or two and the ROI on the ad would be worth it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Google AdWords<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; like Facebook ads, you can target the relevant prospects with your ads and offer them your solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bing Ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; you might not think much of Bing, but did you know it has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmodo.com.au\/2017\/08\/microsoft-bings-us-market-share-is-wildly-underestimated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33% market share<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the USA? It\u2019s an option still worth exploring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Advertise in other people\u2019s newsletters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; again, if you can afford it, this might be worth it and pay off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>LinkedIn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; the above principles also applies to LinkedIn. You want to be where your clients hang out. And by having the relevant people added, you\u2019re more likely to see job postings relevant to your niche. Not to mention you can personally reach out to business owners there as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>LinkedIn Premium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if your work consists of finding the right people and reaching out to them, consider the LinkedIn Premium free trial to better reach your prospects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Advertise on LinkedIn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; through LinkedIn\u2019s self-service solutions you can launch a campaign within minutes. Like with Facebook, you can set a custom audience to focus on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Post your articles on LinkedIn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; this will help you establish your authority among your peers and get your name out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Share your content on other platforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; like the above, this is a great way of demonstrating value and getting your portfolio out there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get active on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Pinterest<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Pinterest is a great way to send people back to your site, based on your pins and images. Make sure your images are SEO optimized there too with a strong call-to-action back to your site!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Start a blog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; start a blog and create content written for your ideal clients. This way, you\u2019ll have something to add to your portfolio. You can then grow your site, attract clients to you organically, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/make-money-from-blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monetize your blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Build an email list<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; are you a business owner? Then you should have an email list by now. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-email-marketing-software-for-your-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to communicate with your subscribers and gives you an additional place to advertise your offering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use email marketing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; once you do have a solid email list, focus on email marketing to improve your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/avoiding-email-marketing-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traffic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Referrals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; already have a client or two but not sure how to get more? Ask for referrals! They\u2019re likely to know people in need of similar services. Word of mouth is the best kind of marketing if your relationship with your clients is good and based on trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Become an expert in your niche<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; get involved on Twitter, and other social media sites where people need advice and recommendations. Try searching for keywords relevant to your niche and show off your knowledge about the subject. Make sure people associate your name with your services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12383\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12383\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Conference-Speaking-Events-Clients.jpg?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Conference-Speaking-Events-Clients\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Conference-Speaking-Events-Clients.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Conference-Speaking-Events-Clients.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Conference-Speaking-Events-Clients.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Conference-Speaking-Events-Clients.jpg?w=2070&amp;ssl=1 2070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Any way you can get your name out there and get involved within your community is a great way to boost your brand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Utilize proper hashtags and keywords<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; make sure you\u2019re reaching the right people and your content is relevant to attract leads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Host a webinar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you know a lot about a subject &#8211; spread that knowledge. Webinars are a great way to attract new clients and build your reputation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Write an eBook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; do you have a unique solution to a challenge businesses often face? Why not write an eBook about it? It\u2019ll increase your reputation and you can also generate leads through it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Write a case study<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; this is a great way to show your clients how you deliver results and success with a particular project in the past. A case study should cover the client, what were the challenges, and you delivered the results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create an online course<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; again, any way you can spread technical and valuable knowledge &#8211; the better for your brand. You can make money from selling the course <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generate potential leads reaching out to you directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Build a strong social media presence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; social media expands your reach, trust, and brand. You never know where your next client might find you &#8211; whether it be Facebook or Instagram. Also, they can see what you\u2019re like based on your posts and this might make them more likely to reach out to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Interact with other brands and pages on social media as your business <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; this includes commenting, liking, and engaging with other people. Be active and helpful and people will be more likely to follow you back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Share relevant content on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; as long as it\u2019s grabbing attention and giving you more followers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Start a podcast &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider expanding your promotional horizons. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-own-podcast-for-your-small-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can garner the attention of a whole new crowd of people for your business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Build a personal brand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; your clients are more likely to hire you if they know what the face behind the screen looks like. Give them a glimpse into your life and you\u2019ll be more human in their eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Increase personal SEO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; alternatively, if your brand <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your name, then you should make sure your name is SEO optimized. Potential clients <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google your name nine times out of ten. Make sure your website and articles come up when that happens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Start a YouTube channel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; tutorials, advice videos, and how-tos are another way of increasing personal SEO and building a personal brand. In addition to gaining subscribers on a whole new platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Interview experts in your niche<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; again, the aim here is to spread knowledge in your niche. You\u2019ll also learn a lot this way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get listed locally on Google <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/master-local-seo-6-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local SEO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to attract people already in your community. This way, you can draw in customers and increase your word-of-mouth effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12385\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12385\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SEO-Google-To-Get-More-Clients.png?resize=690%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SEO-Google-To-Get-More-Clients\" width=\"690\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SEO-Google-To-Get-More-Clients.png?resize=1024%2C787&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SEO-Google-To-Get-More-Clients.png?resize=600%2C461&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SEO-Google-To-Get-More-Clients.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you can rank high locally and for your relevant keywords &#8211; even better.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Guest post<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you already have a blog and want to get your name out there, consider guest posting on already established blogs. They get more content and traffic, and you get more samples and your name out there! Win-win!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Follow up on old clients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-compensate-for-a-bad-income-month-as-a-freelancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to remind yourself to people. For example, if you never got a response from a potential client, follow up either way. They might have forgotten or need your services again. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get active on Quora <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quora<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to generate free and organic traffic while helping other people. To do this, fill out your profile with information about what you do, find questions about your industry, and start answering them in a meaningful way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get active on Medium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a great way to expand your portfolio and connect with fellow writers. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Join <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpareporter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>HelpAReporter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; start offering your information and experience to journalists as an expert in your field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Networking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/networking-groups-grow-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">networking groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a great way to get involved in your community and meet new people. Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventbrite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a list of some events within your area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Host an event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; consider being on the other end of the above events and host them instead to attract new clients and networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Consider charity work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; another great way to network and get to know some other local business owners in your area while giving back to your community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create business cards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; you can\u2019t network as well without business cards. They\u2019re cheap to make and if you\u2019re creative &#8211; a great way to stand out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Speak at events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you somehow manage to end up as a speaker in networking events &#8211; even better. Speaking at events makes you an authority figure on the subject and can also lead to clients reaching out to you directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sponsor a local event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you have the money for it, the investment might pay off. This is a great way of gaining quick exposure and you can also distribute branded merch of your business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Join co-working spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; another great way of networking. A building full of businesses and entrepreneurs in the same space? What\u2019s not to like? Just be sure to choose the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/9-questions-ask-choosing-coworking-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s the best for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/top-77-london-coworking-spaces-for-your-startup\/?ref=60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature_london_coworking.png?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"Top 77 London Coworking Spaces for Your Startup\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/top-77-london-coworking-spaces-for-your-startup\/?ref=60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">Top 77 London Coworking Spaces for Your Startup<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Coworking is great for small businesses and freelancers who need a dedicated workspace without the high prices. Check our top 77 London Coworking Spaces.<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/top-77-london-coworking-spaces-for-your-startup\/?ref=60-ways-to-get-new-clients-and-retain-them\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cold emailing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; saw a site or a client that is just right up your area? Shoot them a cold email offering your services. Cold emails can be really effective as long as you\u2019re direct, and state your offer clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cold call leads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; cold calling isn\u2019t dead. If anything, it\u2019s still a popular way of generating leads as long as you know who you\u2019re calling and did your research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Job boards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; once you\u2019ve niched down, you can then start looking for industry-specific job boards to generate leads. The more specific your niche is, the more likely you are to find potential leads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Freelance sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; being a freelancer can be hard because of the fierce competition. But on the bright side, there are a lot of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/101-websites-find-freelance-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelance sites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can always look into no matter your expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Craigslist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; though the site might get a bad rep, the job board has a lot of specific job postings for freelance hustles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Start a side hustle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; preferably, in a field different from your job. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/reasons-why-its-good-to-have-a-side-hustle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side hustle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can bring in an additional source of revenue and net you a whole new set of clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use customer testimonials and review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/social-proof-what-is-it-cultivate-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social proof<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to increase your trust and alleviate any hesitations for your visitors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Branch out with your content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; try different social media sites and areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get active on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.producthunt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>ProductHunt<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; if your business has a product, make sure people know where to discover it and how.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Fix your website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; is your website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-optimize-your-small-business-website-to-get-more-visitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">optimized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for new visitors? Make sure you have a solid landing page and a strong call-to-action for new customers. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Track your users who didn\u2019t convert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; use tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/analytics.google.com\/analytics\/web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to better understand your audience. Why did they leave? Do they have any hesitations and pain points you should be aware of?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Set up a referral program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; linking to a site or having someone link back to you can be a great source of additional traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Collaborate often<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; similarly, partnering up with someone can expose you to a whole new target market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Add a live chat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; did you know 92% of customers feel satisfied when using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/nicolas-cole\/the-power-of-live-chat-5-surprising-statistics-that-show-how-consumers-want-thei.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live chat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? They\u2019re more likely to turn into clients as well!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Curate content for other people <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; as long as you\u2019re putting your name is on other peoples\u2019 sites or blogs, potential clients can follow it back to your site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Start segmenting your services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; are there any other people you could be targetting? Any new markets you can explore? Think about the bigger picture of your value proposition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Focus on your bigger <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/essential-inbound-marketing-guide-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>inbound marketing<\/b><\/a><b> strategy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; have your customers come to you by having valuable content and resources. If your content is actually helpful and SEO optimized as well &#8211; your customers are more likely to share and interact with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create a detailed buyer persona<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; how well do you know your consumers? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.hubspot.com\/contacts-user-guide-v2\/how-to-create-personas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a great way to really zoom in on your target market and find out what they\u2019re like. This also helps when targeting them through ads.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know any other proven methods of getting clients? 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