New to the Philippine Freelance Market – Any Suggestions?

I'm a freelance copywriter who creates product descriptions, landing pages, and marketing content. Most of my previous clients came through referrals, but now I'd like to reach businesses in the Philippines and build a more consistent client pipeline.

There seem to be dozens of freelance platforms available, and I'm not sure which ones are actually worth investing time in. Have any writers here successfully found clients through online marketplaces? Which platforms would you recommend, and what was your experience like getting started?

A lot of my early writing jobs happened because someone I knew needed help with their website or online store, so I never really had to search for clients at first. When those referrals slowed down, I started testing different freelance platforms and paying attention to where businesses actually looked for writers instead of just creating profiles everywhere. Before trying new marketplaces, I spent time learning what to expect and reading about what to know before joining Zinn Hub. That preparation helped me avoid wasting time and made it easier to connect with clients who were serious about content projects and long-term cooperation.