3 Ways I'm Finding New Clients in May 2026

Ever wonder what an experienced freelancer actually does to find new clients each month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own client attraction strategy for May, including the thing that got me my first AI-referred client within weeks.

What we cover:

• Why having a "pick and mix" of marketing activities alongside your regular content works so well
• AI SEO, what it is and why it's becoming a real discovery channel for freelancers
• How an outdated Google Business profile could be costing you visibility (guilty as charged!)
• Using LinkedIn without burning out, including a sneaky trick to stay consistent

Action steps:

✓ Audit your website SEO, especially if your site has been through multiple redesigns over the years
✓ Check your Google Business profile is up to date (photos, contact info, and recent posts!)
✓ If you're product-based, make sure your product photos are on Google Business
✓ Try LinkedIn games as a low-pressure way to build a daily habit on the platform
✓ Look into tools like Lime to track your LinkedIn activity without needing a rigid strategy
✓ Don't underestimate AI search, optimising for it can bring in warm leads passively

Resources mentioned: Sam from Create Better Things (AI SEO) | Lime (LinkedIn tool)

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: Freelance Client Acquisition Strategies for May
0:20 – How to Find Freelance Clients: Monthly Marketing Mix Overview
1:05 – AI SEO for Freelancers: How to Get Found by AI Search Tools Like Copilot
2:06 – How AI SEO Generated a New Client Within Weeks
2:38 – Why SEO + Social Media Work Together for Freelance Business Growth
3:05 – Google My Business for Freelancers: How to Optimise Your Listing
3:49 – LinkedIn Marketing for Freelancers: Simple Strategy to Stay Consistent
4:47 – Recap: Top 3 Client Attraction Strategies for Freelancers This Month

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