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I don't want to launch my own apps, I just want to consult. I've only recently learned to develop for Android (did some very cheap consulting gigs - including porting a small game for practically free).

Any advice on how to find clients?

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- Launch a couple of apps into the Market, and get some good numbers (number of downloads, rating). Yes, this is easier said than done, but this is essential for your learning too - Have a personal page where you showcase your applications. Ideally accompanied by a blog - Update your LinkedIn

I'm not interested in consulting, but I've had several requests. Usually they have had a look at the three of the things I mention above.

I guess generic advice by freelancers on finding clients should help you too.

Any advice on how to find clients?

Launch your own app, they'll find you ;)

That sounds like an inverse lamentation. I'm pretty sure I remember a couple of dev's in the cocoa blog world complaining about the amount of unsolicited consulting requests they got after launching a couple of somewhat popular apps.

Put Android Developer in your profile on LinkedIn. I don't know how successful it ultimately ends up being, but you'll certainly get spammed with recruiters trying to find Android developers.

Publishing apps, put it on your website you do apps with links to apps you've done. Publish free util apps with an add in them for your shop. Etc.

The apps you ship on the marketplace are your portfolio. Focus on making quality apps.

Put contact details in your profile, also please drop me an email.

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