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Getting Your First Reviews When Starting Out (With No Clients… or Almost None)
July 6, 2026 · 5 min
En bref — Getting Your First Reviews When Starting Out (With No Clients… or Almost None)
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It looks like you’ve shared a blog post/article in French about how freelancers can get their first client testimonials, even starting from zero. This is content/marketing copy, not a software engineering task.
How can I help you with this? For example, do you want me to:
- Build or edit a webpage to display this article?
- Convert it to a specific format (HTML, MDX, etc.)?
- Review or modify the content?
- Create a “wall of love” component for displaying testimonials?
Let me know what you need.
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FAQ
How do you get your first reviews without clients?
Offer your services for free to friends or acquaintances in exchange for an honest review. Then publish these testimonials on your website and social media. Also join online groups to offer help and collect feedback.
What platforms should you use to collect testimonials when starting out?
Create a profile on Google My Business or Facebook to receive customer reviews. Use tools like Trustpilot that accept initial free reviews. Send direct emails to your contacts to encourage them to leave a comment.
How do you motivate people to leave a review when starting out?
Clearly explain your need for testimonials to launch your business and ask politely. Provide a simple template to make writing easier. Stay grateful and share their reviews to encourage participation.
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