It definitely count for something, although it’s not the primary factor at the very beginning. first of all, you will have to convince your initial client with your marketing skill, your ability to interact, and show that you know their particular need.
Posting consistently and becoming an authority in your niche is the way to go, since people will trust you more and offer to buy your services or offer you collaborations.
Of course, freelancing services, all kinds of services from finance to video editing, can all be monetized through LinkedIn.
It is absolutely normal to start from scrattch. The important thing is for u to concentrate on creating an effective profile nd interacting with people in ur niche. It is often more effective to have some meaningfful discussions than having many connections.
I had no connections when i began either nd what made me more successful was being active not posting all the time. By leaving thoughtful comments nd responding to other posts it was easier to be seen. Making connections workked better than pitching immediiately.
