[JacquiiDesigns]

I've found that emailing the client, asking them to fill out a testimonial for your services is easier than getting them to update their vB.org thread. I've made a template for testimonial feedback - may help some of you if you have your own freelance portfolio online:

Would you care to complete a brief feedback regarding your experience with JacquiiDesigns? We'd surely appreciate it! Find our testimonial form at http://jacquiidesigns.com/testimonial.html

What should your testimonial include?
Your testimonial should be 1 or 2 paragraphs and include a brief feedback regarding the service(s) JacquiiDesigns has provided you. Please be specific about your particular project. The following is suggested topics you may want to include in your testimonial:

• Did we complete the project in the manner you expected?
• Did our customer service -- whether professional or otherwise -- meet your expectations?
• Was your project completed on the time schedule we discussed during your initial consultation?
• Did our JacquiiDesigns representative make you smile or laugh or otherwise feel welcome?
• Would you hire JacquiiDesigns service(s) again for any future projects you may have?
• Would you recommend JacquiiDesigns to your friends and/or collegues?

When I open my portfolio site later this month, I'll have 20+ testimonials - half of which have come from completed vB.org project requests. So while getting clients to update their thread may be a bit of a hassle - sending them a quick email, will generally make it easier for them to respond back with testimonial feedback.

HTH

J.