How To Find Clients as a Freelance Web Developer in 2025

Many newbie developers with no experience often try to find jobs on online marketplaces. This is a good idea but also full of challenges. So, the question is how to find clients as a freelance web developer in 2025. And today we’ll find solutions for you to get started with your freelancing career as a web developer. We hope the life-proven tips mentioned below will help you find a job. 

Tip #1 Hire Yourself

Did you know that you can be your first client on upwork? Yes, you can create both a freelancer and a client account on upwork. Then hire yourself for a specific task, build a project catalog and strong profile that showcases your completed jobs in your portfolio. 

So your first task is to show what you can do so that the clients could reach out to you. A visually attractive portfolio and a strong profile can help you win your first job even if you don’t have prior experience. 

Tip #2 Keep Up with Trends

Self-education is a must for any freelancer. It helps freelancers to discover new paths in the freelancing world. So, stay current and keep up with the latest trends. 

Research and learn what’s in great demand these days and develop your current skills with more required ones. You can take online courses, read books or follow YouTube tutorials to stay ahead of the curve.

Tip #3 Improve Your Portfolio

Besides the work you’ve done on the same platform where you look for jobs, you can also add portfolio items from other sources you have. It can be a completed project from your previous studies and exams.

It can be a work done on other platforms. Anything that showcases your work related to web development can be included in your portfolio. It's proof that you have this or that particular skill set. 

Summing Up 

Watch the video below, where Adam Palmer, The Freelance King, shares actionable strategies for finding remote work in 2025 and building a strong portfolio that attracts clients—even if you're starting from scratch.