Freelancer email signature

For a freelancer the signature is part of the pitch. It should say what you do in plain words and point to proof of your work.

Example 1
Noor Haddad
Brand identity designer for food & drink startups
Booking projects from November · GMT+1
 
E hello@noorhaddad.example  |  W noorhaddad.example
IG
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Example 2
 
Ben Carter
Freelance full-stack developer · Carter Dev Ltd
T +44 7700 900456
E ben@carter.example
W carter.example
GH
in
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What to include

  • Name and a plain-language specialty ("Brand identity for food startups")
  • Portfolio link
  • One social profile where your work lives (Dribbble, GitHub, Instagram)
  • Booking link or availability line
  • Time zone if you work with international clients

What to leave out

  • Vague titles like "Creative" or "Ninja"
  • Five social icons nobody clicks

For general rules on length, fonts and disclaimers, see email signature best practices.

Questions people ask

Should freelancers put rates in their signature?

No. Rates depend on scope and change over time. Link to a portfolio or a services page instead.

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