How to get Testimonials

Getting testimonials from clients is one of the most important things you can do in your freelance career or online business. It’s free endorsement from a happy client. It’s the most effective social proof.

The email containing the first testimonial I got!

Here’s what I did to get my first testimonial from my first client.

Over-deliver: I simply did more work than was expected of me. I was tasked to edit translation works. But, when Jes asked me to help her find more translators, I didn’t hesitate. I posted about the job on one of my websites. I emailed to a Yahoo! group where I knew there were people with the requisite qualifications. Two people actually contacted me right away. I then wrote to them explaining more about the job and then gave their names to Jes for her to decide whether she thinks they were up to it.

Ask: The best way to get what you want is to ask. And, that's what I did. I’ve been following quite a number of blogs on freelancing and one thing they tell newbies is to get testimonials. I simply asked Jes if she could be so kind as to give me a testimonial. Just like that. She did. Not only that, she gave me a bonus. Add 2 hours to your invoice she told me!
So, there it is.

Getting testimonials is easy when you over-deliver and ask for one.

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