From cd2cb6e9d7008455f55ac4fd398d49a30c453580 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 09:53:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] chore: typo --- ...lancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx | 64 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 64 insertions(+) create mode 100644 apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..52bfba63e --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +--- +title: How Documenso Helps Freelancers Close More Clients Efficiently +description: Reducing friction when sending proposals is critical to close new clients. By using Documenso, freelancers can save time, enhance client interactions, and ultimately close more deals efficiently. +authorName: 'Timur Ercan' +authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-timur.jpeg' +authorRole: 'Co-Founder' +date: 2024-05-30 +tags: + - Freelancer + - Proposal + - Productivity +--- + +Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy and painless with Documenso. + +## Understanding Proposal and Contracts + +### 1. Initial Proposal + +> Agreeing on what needs to be done a terms for payment + +A proposal will include the scope of of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear what the goal is and what terms apply. A customer usually decides if the offer is what they want based on the proposal. + +### 2. Formal Contract + +> After you and the client signed the proposal a contract can be signed, formalizing the agreement and adding detailed legal terms. + +Once the terms are agreed, a more formal document should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details Confidentiality, Indemnification, Governing Law etc. The contract provides clarity on legal detail for both sides and formalizes the claim of both sides. + +Sending one or even multiple documents to a potential client and have them send them back signed (worst case they send it via actual mail) is time-consuming for both sides. It is also introducing friction at a time when making it as easy as possible for your potential client to say yes should be your number 1 goal. + +### **Digital Signatures for the Win** + +Signing documents digitally makes closing proposal and contracts faster and more secure. Each party can review and sign the documents in question in minutes instead of days (inserting the signatures manually or even weeks (using conventional mail). Apart form the efficiency gains, signing digitally also increases trust by making the process more secure and auditable. Digitally signed document can’t be changed after the fact and every step on the process is logged. + +Documenso lets you reap these benefits for sending proposals and contracts with minimal effort. Being open source, the whole world can verify our product and how we deliver on these promises, which is why thousands of users already trust Documenso for their signing needs: [https://documen.so/open](https://documen.so/open). + +## Preparing the Proposal + +If you already have a proposal template, just create a new version for your client and export it to PDF. If your tool doesn’t support that, your system's “PDF printer” lets you create a PDF from almost any tool by using the print function. If you do not have a template yet, you can find a lot of content and guides on the matter through a quick Google search. Here is a quick checklist of what your proposal should cover: + +- A clear and consise title +- Your contact informationa +- Date of the proposal/ validity period +- Experience, qualifications and prior relevant projects +- A summary of the project +- A detailed description of the project +- Goals, outcomes and deliverables +- Tasks and activities to achieve the goals and Outcomes +- Timeline with milestones and deadlines +- Pricing terms and payments schedule +- Summary of major terms for the coming contract + +## Sending the Proposal +If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you signed up you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it onto the drop-area. TODO process + +To sign the proposal yourself first after sending, justnavigate to your inbox and click sign. You can track the status if your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you, once the proposal is signed. + +[video of the process] + +### 6. Conclusion +Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first yes fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was singed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposal per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is best practices for all professionals looking for the most effiecient way to get business done. + +[Check out Part 2](https://documenso.com/blog) to learn about signing contracts with Documenso \ No newline at end of file From b25bbff3f2cb795817c53c0037351be81c4eef65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 10:19:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] chore: video --- ...lancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx | 20 ++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx index 52bfba63e..5f1d94d48 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -52,13 +52,23 @@ If you already have a proposal template, just create a new version for your clie - Summary of major terms for the coming contract ## Sending the Proposal -If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you signed up you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it onto the drop-area. TODO process +If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you signed up you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it onto the upload-area. Add your potential client as a recipient, add siganture field, an your are done! You can track the status if your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you, once the proposal is signed. -To sign the proposal yourself first after sending, justnavigate to your inbox and click sign. You can track the status if your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you, once the proposal is signed. - -[video of the process] + ### 6. Conclusion Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first yes fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was singed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposal per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is best practices for all professionals looking for the most effiecient way to get business done. -[Check out Part 2](https://documenso.com/blog) to learn about signing contracts with Documenso \ No newline at end of file +> [Check out Part 2](https://documenso.com/blog) to learn about signing freelance contracts with Documenso. + +let us know what you think and what we can improve. Which field types are you missing? Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :) + +Best from Hamburg\ +Timur \ No newline at end of file From 65f10d267fd88e86b7b8d8a61df63432d9bbaa95 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 10:21:05 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] chore: typo --- ...ocumenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx index 5f1d94d48..c030b716e 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https muted > -### 6. Conclusion +### Conclusion Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first yes fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was singed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposal per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is best practices for all professionals looking for the most effiecient way to get business done. > [Check out Part 2](https://documenso.com/blog) to learn about signing freelance contracts with Documenso. From b010fa36820f8de1b28f0ed6fd21fa676f209900 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 10:21:39 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] chore: date --- ...ocumenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx index c030b716e..03e885db4 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Reducing friction when sending proposals is critical to close new c authorName: 'Timur Ercan' authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-timur.jpeg' authorRole: 'Co-Founder' -date: 2024-05-30 +date: 2024-06-03 tags: - Freelancer - Proposal From 0502181d0f42ec9b65f999ae98abf389ec0dd82e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 17:28:03 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] chore: grammarly --- ...lancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx | 34 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx index 03e885db4..9cf81262b 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -11,44 +11,44 @@ tags: - Productivity --- -Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy and painless with Documenso. +Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy, and painless with Documenso. ## Understanding Proposal and Contracts ### 1. Initial Proposal -> Agreeing on what needs to be done a terms for payment +> Agreeing on what needs to be done and terms for payment -A proposal will include the scope of of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear what the goal is and what terms apply. A customer usually decides if the offer is what they want based on the proposal. +A proposal will include the scope of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos, etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), and prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear about the goal and the terms that apply. A customer usually decides if the offer is what they want based on the proposal. ### 2. Formal Contract -> After you and the client signed the proposal a contract can be signed, formalizing the agreement and adding detailed legal terms. +> After the client signs the proposal, a contract can be signed, formalizing the agreement and adding detailed legal terms. -Once the terms are agreed, a more formal document should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details Confidentiality, Indemnification, Governing Law etc. The contract provides clarity on legal detail for both sides and formalizes the claim of both sides. +Once the terms are agreed upon, a more formal document should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details such as confidentiality, indemnification, governing Law, etc. The contract provides clarity on legal details for both sides and formalizes their claims. -Sending one or even multiple documents to a potential client and have them send them back signed (worst case they send it via actual mail) is time-consuming for both sides. It is also introducing friction at a time when making it as easy as possible for your potential client to say yes should be your number 1 goal. +Sending one or even multiple documents to a potential client and having them send them back signed (in the worst case, they send it via actual mail) is time-consuming for both sides. It also introduces friction at a time when making it as easy as possible for your potential client to say yes should be your number one goal. ### **Digital Signatures for the Win** -Signing documents digitally makes closing proposal and contracts faster and more secure. Each party can review and sign the documents in question in minutes instead of days (inserting the signatures manually or even weeks (using conventional mail). Apart form the efficiency gains, signing digitally also increases trust by making the process more secure and auditable. Digitally signed document can’t be changed after the fact and every step on the process is logged. +Signing documents digitally makes closing proposals and contracts faster and more secure. Each party can review and sign the documents in question in minutes instead of days (inserting the signatures manually or even weeks (using conventional mail). Apart from the efficiency gains, signing digitally also increases trust by making the process more secure and auditable. Digitally signed documents can’t be changed after the fact, and every step of the process is logged. -Documenso lets you reap these benefits for sending proposals and contracts with minimal effort. Being open source, the whole world can verify our product and how we deliver on these promises, which is why thousands of users already trust Documenso for their signing needs: [https://documen.so/open](https://documen.so/open). +Documenso lets you reap these benefits by sending proposals and contracts with minimal effort. Being open source, the whole world can verify our product and how we deliver on these promises, which is why thousands of users already trust Documenso for their signing needs: [https://documen.so/open](https://documen.so/open). ## Preparing the Proposal -If you already have a proposal template, just create a new version for your client and export it to PDF. If your tool doesn’t support that, your system's “PDF printer” lets you create a PDF from almost any tool by using the print function. If you do not have a template yet, you can find a lot of content and guides on the matter through a quick Google search. Here is a quick checklist of what your proposal should cover: +If you already have a proposal template, create a new version for your client and export it to PDF. If your tool doesn’t support that, your system's “PDF printer” lets you create a PDF from almost any tool by using the print function. If you do not have a template yet, you can find a lot of content and guides on the matter through a quick Google search. Here is a quick checklist of what your proposal should cover: -- A clear and consise title -- Your contact informationa +- A clear and concise title +- Your contact information - Date of the proposal/ validity period -- Experience, qualifications and prior relevant projects +- Experience, qualifications, and prior relevant projects - A summary of the project - A detailed description of the project -- Goals, outcomes and deliverables +- Goals, outcomes, and deliverables - Tasks and activities to achieve the goals and Outcomes - Timeline with milestones and deadlines -- Pricing terms and payments schedule +- Pricing terms and payment schedule - Summary of major terms for the coming contract ## Sending the Proposal @@ -64,11 +64,11 @@ If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https > ### Conclusion -Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first yes fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was singed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposal per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is best practices for all professionals looking for the most effiecient way to get business done. +Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first “yes” fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was signed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposals per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is the best practice for all professionals looking for the most efficient way to get business done. > [Check out Part 2](https://documenso.com/blog) to learn about signing freelance contracts with Documenso. -let us know what you think and what we can improve. Which field types are you missing? Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :) +Let us know what you think and what we can improve. Which field types are you missing? Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :) Best from Hamburg\ -Timur \ No newline at end of file +Timur From 3356934590ba0b20c50892f83670e420857439dc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ephraim Atta-Duncan Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:09:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] fix: carousel on mobile screen --- apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/carousel.tsx | 8 ++++---- apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/slide.tsx | 2 +- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/carousel.tsx b/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/carousel.tsx index 9aaac02c7..307d4a4f0 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/carousel.tsx +++ b/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/carousel.tsx @@ -235,16 +235,16 @@ export const Carousel = () => { -
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+ {selectedIndex + 1}/{slides.length}
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{slides.map((slide, index) => ( = (props) => { onClick={onClick} type="button" className={cn( - 'text-muted-foreground dark:text-muted-foreground/60 border-b-2 border-transparent py-4', + 'text-muted-foreground dark:text-muted-foreground/60 border-b-2 border-transparent py-1 text-xs sm:py-4 sm:text-base', { 'border-primary text-foreground dark:text-muted-foreground border-b-2': selected, }, From 232dc96eb50b31054b3d6f23b8ea85fb7fbfc1bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:02:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] chore: update open page update open page --- apps/marketing/src/app/(marketing)/open/data.ts | 8 -------- 1 file changed, 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/src/app/(marketing)/open/data.ts b/apps/marketing/src/app/(marketing)/open/data.ts index a3f314d9f..3b109ea74 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/src/app/(marketing)/open/data.ts +++ b/apps/marketing/src/app/(marketing)/open/data.ts @@ -47,14 +47,6 @@ export const TEAM_MEMBERS = [ engagement: 'Full-Time', joinDate: 'October 9th, 2023', }, - { - name: 'Adithya Krishna', - role: 'Software Engineer - II', - salary: '-', - location: 'India', - engagement: 'Full-Time', - joinDate: 'December 1st, 2023', - }, ]; export const FUNDING_RAISED = [ From 24d0dfa65a39957b5d66fba491361e375d7e5f46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timur Ercan Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:10:23 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] text --- ...freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx | 15 +++++++-------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx index 9cf81262b..2db12681a 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -1,17 +1,17 @@ --- title: How Documenso Helps Freelancers Close More Clients Efficiently -description: Reducing friction when sending proposals is critical to close new clients. By using Documenso, freelancers can save time, enhance client interactions, and ultimately close more deals efficiently. +description: Reducing friction when sending proposals is critical to closing new clients. By using Documenso, freelancers can save time, enhance client interactions, and ultimately close more deals efficiently. authorName: 'Timur Ercan' authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-timur.jpeg' authorRole: 'Co-Founder' -date: 2024-06-03 +date: 2024-06-14 tags: - Freelancer - Proposal - Productivity --- -Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy, and painless with Documenso. +Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs, or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy, and painless with Documenso, so let's take a look. ## Understanding Proposal and Contracts @@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the > Agreeing on what needs to be done and terms for payment -A proposal will include the scope of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos, etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), and prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear about the goal and the terms that apply. A customer usually decides if the offer is what they want based on the proposal. +A proposal will include the scope of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos, etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), and prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear about the goal and the terms that apply. Customers usually decide based on the proposal if the offer is what they want. ### 2. Formal Contract > After the client signs the proposal, a contract can be signed, formalizing the agreement and adding detailed legal terms. -Once the terms are agreed upon, a more formal document should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details such as confidentiality, indemnification, governing Law, etc. The contract provides clarity on legal details for both sides and formalizes their claims. +Once the terms are agreed upon, a more formal document¨ should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details such as confidentiality, indemnification, governing Law, etc. The contract provides clarity on legal details for both sides and formalizes their claims. Sending one or even multiple documents to a potential client and having them send them back signed (in the worst case, they send it via actual mail) is time-consuming for both sides. It also introduces friction at a time when making it as easy as possible for your potential client to say yes should be your number one goal. @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ If you already have a proposal template, create a new version for your client an - Summary of major terms for the coming contract ## Sending the Proposal -If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you signed up you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it onto the upload-area. Add your potential client as a recipient, add siganture field, an your are done! You can track the status if your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you, once the proposal is signed. +If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you sign up, you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it into the upload area. Add your potential client as a recipient, add a signature field, and you are done! You can track the status of your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you once the proposal is signed.