{"id":139755,"date":"2019-03-18T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/?p=25534"},"modified":"2023-09-22T12:34:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T17:34:48","slug":"freelance-business-websites-inspiring-examples","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/freelance-business-websites-inspiring-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Inspiring Examples of Freelance Business Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A great website can win you clients as quickly as a poor website can lose &#8217;em. The virtual equivalent of a storefront, your website presents a brand and a service that are distinctly and uniquely yours, and can affect whether a client wants to work with you or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as a freelancer, how do you create a great website that wins you clients? We\u2019ve gathered a list of top freelancers who make great use of their respective sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 15 inspiring examples of freelance business websites to help you start thinking about your own site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bourncreative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#8220;Bourn Creative&#8221; by Jennifer and Brian Bourn<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bourncreative-540x444.png\" alt=\"Screenshot from Bourn Creative website\" class=\"wp-image-140059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bourncreative-540x444.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bourncreative.png 662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically a creative studio rather than a freelance site, Jennifer and Brian Bourn\u2019s \u201cBourn Creative\u201d has all the hallmarks of what makes a website attractive to clients. Unique value proposition (\u201cWe take a stand against mediocre results\u201d), check. A prominent display of past projects, check. A strong, clear call-to-action, check. If you\u2019re just making a freelance site, this one serves well as a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/carriedils.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carrie Dils<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for what a standard freelancer\u2019s site should look like, take a peak at Carrie Dils\u2019. Nestled beneath a bold headline is a short explanation of her experience, which builds rapport with potential clients right from the jump. And when clients are familiar and ready, she has her list of services linked and ready for clicking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/doubleyourfreelancing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Double Your Freelancing&#8221; by Brennan Dunn<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brennan Dunn is determined to help freelancers double their income. Incredibly self-aware, Brennan\u2019s homepage is built to get freelancers to sign up to his free email course that includes his famous roadmapping strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goinswriter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cGoins, Writer\u201d by Jeff Goins<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff Goins\u2019 \u201cGoins, Writer\u201d is a renowned blog on the craft of writing. Darren Rowse, CEO of Copyblogger Media, even said of his work: \u201cGreat copy connects at an emotional level, and Jeff writes from the heart.\u201d His homepage opens with a heartfelt appeal to writers, begging them to ditch boring copy for something more profound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaleighmoore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kaleigh Moore<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s your specialty?\u201d If you\u2019re being asked this question, it means you haven\u2019t positioned yourself that well. At least not as well as Kaleigh Moore does in her website, which features a headline dedicated to that. You can imagine how attractive and convenient this is to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/mattolpinski.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Olpinski<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTake your freelancing career to the next level.\u201d That value prop sits at the header of Matt Olpinski\u2019s site: bold, loud, and attention-grabbing. Reinforcing this premise is an impressive list of articles, which is presented in a gorgeous grid. As freelancer\u2019s sites go, Matt\u2019s makes a great example: clean, no-frills, and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/melaniedaveid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Melanie Daveid<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer websites, more than anything, exhibit the designer\u2019s skill. And Melanie Daveid\u2019s website does a great job of that. The site immediately opens with some of her most eye-catching designs, and two simple clickables\u2014Work and About\u2014complete her navigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nextdraft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Next Draft&#8221; by Dave Pell<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Pell is a prolific writer. And I mean that to the extreme. Dave curates and annotates news every day, for which his site \u201cNext Draft\u201d provides a lovely home. This exhibits his skill as wordsmith, further reinforced by the dozens of testimonials posted on his homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.punchlinecopy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Punchline Copy&#8221; by Lianna Patch<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/01\/inspiring-freelance-sites-punchline.png\" alt=\"Screenshot from Social Triggers website\" class=\"wp-image-25587\" style=\"width:497px;height:416px\" width=\"497\" height=\"416\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lianna Patch\u2019s approach to copy is less serious than most, and her website embraces this. Dubbed \u201cPunchline Conversion Copywriting,\u201d Lianna\u2019s site is bright, colorful, yet clean. And if you think a rubber chicken isn\u2019t a good mascot for a copywriting professional, Lianna uses it to great effect, making her brand stand out while weeding out campaigns that aren\u2019t fit with her style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ryrob.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Robinson<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Robinson practices what he preaches. His homepage is decidedly clutter-free, adorned with a smiling headshot and simple copy, including one headline that gets right to the point: &#8220;No tricks. No hacks. No bullshit.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/seanjklassen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sean J Klassen<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes simple is better. Such is the case with Sean J. Klassen\u2019s website, which makes use of a unique, single-page layout. You&#8217;ll find his email and social media links conveniently placed at the top, with a succinct description of his role below. Talk about easy navigation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialtriggers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Social Triggers&#8221; by Derek Halpern<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/social-triggers-540x450.png\" alt=\"Screenshot from Social Triggers website\" class=\"wp-image-140060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/social-triggers-540x450.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/social-triggers.png 662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Derek Halpern sets out to do one thing with \u201cSocial Triggers\u201d: to provide value. His site\u2019s design supports this, dedicating a whole block that showcases three ways he can help his readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/thestoryoftelling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;The Story Of Telling&#8221; by Bernadette Jiwa<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bernadette Jiwa follows a different principle than her more aggressive contemporaries. \u201cStory is our most persuasive technology. We should use it for <em>good<\/em>,\u201d says the headline sitting atop the page, \u201cThe Story of Telling.\u201d A generous branding expert herself, Bernadette optimizes her site presenting an approach that\u2019s uniquely hers, from the color scheme and typography to the overall design of her site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/uibreakfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cUI Breakfast\u201d by Jane Portman<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an expert in UI, Jane Portman\u2019s site is clean, concise, and completely free of clutter. She should know, being the one behind the valued design resource, \u201cThe UI Audit.\u201d Her site, \u201cUI Breakfast,\u201d greets you with a clear value proposition coupled with razor-sharp copy that ushers you to her products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/writingrevolt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Creative Revolt&#8221; by Jorden Roper<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jorden Roper\u2019s site, \u201cCreative Revolt,\u201d perfectly surmises her brand as a creative professional. The intention is to communicate clearly that Jorden is different, a feat that her site does a very good job of. From the color scheme to the overall site design to the inclusion of her own photograph, \u201cCreative Revolt\u201d means different but serious business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoyed this list of inspiring examples of freelance business websites! 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