What is your position regarding (cold) messaging or calling potential clients as a freelancer instead of the other way around?

[user57431]

Hello.

I am a front-end developer and aspiring freelancer and wonder about (cold) messaging/calling potential clients instead of waiting for them to approach you. I am not sure if this practice is viable or not, I do however see a lot of local businesses in my country (Germany) that I believe would benefit a lot from, for example, a new website design. Does anybody here have a position on this matter?

Thanks for reading!

Edited July 31 by user57431

[mandyzines]

It's the only way you'll be free from the wacky world of freelance platforms.

I've definitely done it before, although I'm not sure if getting into a detailed discussion about it on a freelance platform is the right thing to do.

You mention that you are new to freelancing, and are likely new to Fiverr as well. I'd recommend putting a lot more effort into direct marketing. 

Edited July 31 by mandyzines

[user57431]

Thank you for the quick reply. I hope the moderators wil not take the post down.