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8 years freelancing as a UX designer before joining FreelancingTips. Built a $180K/year practice working entirely through direct clients. Writes about rates, platforms, and the business side of freelancing.
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Former Upwork Top Rated Plus developer with $800K+ in lifetime earnings on the platform. Now freelances directly and writes about platforms, AI tools, and developer income.
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Practised as a contracts attorney for 5 years before becoming a full-time freelance copywriter. Brings legal expertise to everything she writes about contracts, taxes, and business structure.
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