Getting your first clients is the hardest part. Here is the exact process that works in India, even with zero portfolio and zero referrals.
Target the Right Businesses
Do not target startups or tech companies. Target local service businesses — salons, restaurants, clinics, coaching centers. They need websites, they have money, and they are easy to reach on WhatsApp.
Build Your Pipeline with LandSea
Use LandSea Leads to find businesses in your city without websites. Search 3-4 business types, filter by "No Website," and build a list of 50-100 potential clients in under an hour.
Your First Outreach
- Find 50 businesses with no website
- Message 10 per day on WhatsApp
- Offer a free mockup for the first 3 who respond
- Turn free mockups into paid projects
- Use those 3 as your portfolio
Price your first projects at ₹5,000-₹15,000. Not too cheap (looks unprofessional) and not too expensive (hard to close). After 5 projects, double your rates.
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