# Word-of-Mouth Business Platforms 'Clienttree' Encourages Freelancers to Maintain Relationships By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clienttree References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/clienttree?utm_campaign=startup-70029&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [clienttree.io](http://clienttree.io/?ref=betalist) The 'Clienttree' platform is a simple yet highly effective solution for freelancers that will offer them a way to organize their contacts and keep up with communication. The platform clearly lays out what you can offer to potential clients and will keep track of those within your [professional network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkntrack). Users will be reminded about when it's time to check in with their contacts and will even help them with [turning referrals into clients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarter-connections) to maximize reach. The 'Clienttree' platform comes as a response to the ever-increasing [professional freelancer market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkya) that requires users to keep a proactive handle on their business. The no-nonsense design of the platform means freelancers could increase the amount of work they get instead of only waiting for existing clients to start new projects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organizing Freelancer Contacts:** Opportunity for platforms that help freelancers organize and maintain relationships with clients and contacts. - **Maximizing Freelancer Reach:** Opportunity for platforms that assist freelancers in turning referrals into clients to expand their network. - **Proactive Freelancer Marketing:** Opportunity for platforms that enable freelancers to take a proactive approach in getting more work and projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Freelancer Management Platforms:** Opportunity for platforms that provide freelancers with tools to manage their contacts, communication, and marketing efforts. - **Client Relationship Management (CRM) Solutions:** Opportunity for CRM solutions tailored specifically for freelancers to optimize their client relationships and lead conversion. - **Referral Networking Platforms:** Opportunity for platforms that leverage referral networks to help freelancers attract new clients and expand their business. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/network-tree.md) - [Freelancer Lifestyle Organization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluee-platform.md) - [Freelance Client Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penpoint.md) - [Personal CRM Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crm-managers.md) - [Comprehensive Freelancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelancer-os.md) - [Comprehensive Freelancer Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yappa.md) - [Personal AI-Enabled CRM Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiwork.md) - [Client Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crm-for-designers.md) - [Freelancing Management Templates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freelancer-hub.md)