Marketing Your Contract & Gig Work

Find local customers if you do contract work, gig work, or odd jobs.

Nextdoor

Nextdoor (opens in a new tab) is a website and app for your neighborhood.

Make a business page. Keep everything in one place: your services, contact info, photos of your work, and reviews. Neighbors can message your business through the app.
Watch for people asking for help. People often post asking for recommendations. Others comment to recommend someone, and workers comment to offer their services.
Comment before you send a private message. Let them know you sent a message. Many people don't check their inbox, or don't answer messages when they don't know what they're about.

Join local Facebook groups where people ask for help:

Watch for posts from people looking for help.
Comment on the post to offer your services. Then send a private message with details and your rate.
Say in your comment that you sent a message, so they know to check their inbox.

A free Google Business Profile puts your business on Google Maps and in Google searches. You can add your website and contact info.

A website shows your work, describes your services, and tells people how to reach you. It helps you:

Free website builders:

Google Sites (opens in a new tab): 100% free, and you can connect your own web address.
Canva (opens in a new tab): free to build. You need a paid plan to connect your own web address.