Client Relations
May 20, 2024•5 min read
The Client Red Flags Every Freelancer Should Know
After matching dozens of elite freelancers with clients, we've seen every warning sign in the book. Here are the ones that predict a bad engagement.
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Money & Rates 7 min read
How to Double Your Freelance Rate Without Losing Clients
Most freelancers underprice themselves by 30–60%. Here's a step-by-step framework for raising your rates in a way clients actually respect.
founder Shivang Sengar
May 28, 2024
Freelancing Tips
May 12, 2024•9 min read
Why Cold Email Doesn't Work (And What Does)
Hundreds of cold emails, maybe 2 replies. Sound familiar? We analyzed what actually converts — and it's not what most freelance gurus teach.
Career Growth
May 5, 2024•6 min read
From Generalist to Specialist: How to Niche Down Without Fear
The biggest lie in freelancing is that niching down means fewer opportunities. The data says otherwise — here's why specialization multiplies income.
VettedBuddy Updates
April 28, 2024•4 min read
Introducing AI-Powered Skill Matching — What Changes for You
Our new matching engine goes beyond category labels to understand the nuance of your actual skills. Here's what this means for the quality of your introductions.
Money & Rates
April 18, 2024•11 min read
Contracts, Deposits, and Late Payments: The Freelancer's Legal Survival Guide
Payment issues are the #1 source of freelancer stress. These 6 contract clauses will protect 95% of the situations you'll ever encounter.
Manifesto
July 6, 2026•5 min read
Welcome to VettedBuddy — A Personal Note and My Story
From a ₹6,000/month grocery store worker to founding VettedBuddy: Shivang Sengar shares the personal journey and the mission to empower Indian creative talents.
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