How to grow a network and promote yourself

[finndev478]

How to grow a network and promote yourself

A small rant about growing a network and promoting yourself. In my opinion, one of the best ways to get yourself out there as a freelancer is to be an active part of communities.

When you are helpful and an active part of any community you will be recognized by others and build a network of like-minded people as well as potential clients. 🏆

For example: I have been active on many game dev and 3d art forums & servers over the years. I participated in challenges on Artstation or the Polycount-Forums and through that I have made connections and friends to industry professionals that work on popular games.

I made contacts through that directly resulted in getting clients. (for tutoring or small projects etc.) 💸

So being active in communities is VERY helpful. Not only as a server owner like I am doing here, but by being an active member aswell.

I want to encourage everyone here to follow my advice and participate. Whether that's asking questions or helping others.

And this does not only mean that you need to be a professional that share amazing work or success stories. No. I have been asking for help, advice & feedback all the time. And this helps in so many ways!

Hope you can takeaway something from this rant. ⭐

[rakib__101]

19 minutes ago, finndev478 said:

industry professionals

Could you explain that how can get that as a beginner...? 

[finndev478]

On 11/4/2022 at 1:17 PM, rakib__101 said:

Could you explain that how can get that as a beginner...? 

Yes like I mentioned in the post.

• Be active in the communities
• Ask for feedback on your work in dedicated channels
• Participate in challenges

[butterfly253]

@parvezjazzii, which communities you joined and what benefits you got?

[finndev478]

48 minutes ago, butterfly253 said:

@parvezjazzii, which communities you joined and what benefits you got?

Many different ones. There are social media platforms for this. I am a 3D artist so I am active on Artstation, Polycount Forums and various Discord Servers.