Client's project work in our portfolio

tr1997 · ‎07-10-2020

Hello everyone,

As I am just starting my freelance content writing career, I have one question.

it is stressed by experienced freelancers that build your portfolio. But let's say that I write an article for the client, then how can I use that content on my own portfolio? Will that not be a negative thing or stealing someone's content? Because if I do so, then someone may come to my portfolio and copy all the content from there if that content is related to him.
Please clarify this confusion. I'll be grateful.

feed_my_eyes · ‎07-10-2020

Talha R wrote:

it is stressed by experienced freelancers that build your portfolio. But let's say that I write an article for the client, then how can I use that content on my own portfolio? Will that not be a negative thing or stealing someone's content?

You ask the client if you can use the article in your portfolio. Simple. If it's a job that you've done for an Upwork client, when you attach the item to the relevant job post, Upwork will even ask the client for permission on your behalf.

Because if I do so, then someone may come to my portfolio and copy all the content from there if that content is related to him.
Please clarify this confusion. I'll be grateful.

Anytime you put anything on the Internet, it runs the risk of being stolen. But your clients will also be sharing their articles on the Internet or in a publication (presumably), so they're willing to take this risk. Again, ask their permission and if they say yes, then it's fine.

petra_r · ‎07-10-2020

Talha R wrote:
Because if I do so, then someone may come to my portfolio and copy all the content from ther

Looking at your portfolio items, I think the daanger of that is rather low...