tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91126620624531656932024-03-13T16:23:37.516+02:00(Elance/oDesk) Freelance jobs - Experience & Tips Tips and Tricks for Freelancers looking for new jobs on Elance , oDesk PeopleperHour. Latest tips for writing jobs online, admin jobs, elance IT jobs. Making a lot of money online is just a few steps away.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-77919130350322789432014-06-13T00:01:00.002+03:002014-06-13T00:01:25.032+03:00How to increase your Freelancing income? - Choosing a freelancing Platform<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You hear me all the time talking about Elance or freelancer. Today I will reveal a new player in the freelancing world where you can boost your freelancing income. So you are ready for the site? It is peopleperhour.com this is a pretty new player who is booming. They have posts for jobs every single second and their clients are willing to pay higher than the average on other platforms. So you would notice that most of their freelancers are from UK and US.<br />
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So here are 3 reasons why you should work for PeoplePerHour rather than any other platform:<br />
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<b>1- The Clients on this Platform Pay higher. </b>I know I have already said this, but this is one of the main reasons for a freelancer to switch to a new platform. Since you are already working hard as a freelancer so why shouldn't you find a good platform that would pay you what you deserve.<br />
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<b>2- They have hourlies. </b>This concept is taken from feverr.com, but on feverr each gig is a fixed $5 which I see pretty lame for various stuff. Since some gigs need time to be done so what PeoplePerHour did is that they took this concept, name it "hourly" and allowed freelancers to charge as much as they want.<br />
So You might be wandering why use hourlies. Well hourlies give you more exposure, allows you to choose what you want to do and it brings the clients to you rather than you searching for a job that a clients posts.<br />
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<b>3- Competition is still pretty low. </b>It is not super low as you may have imagined, but it is pretty low when compared to other crowded sites like freelancer.com or guru.com. So this would give you a better chance to compete against others.<br />
PeoplePerHour at the moment have a large amount of clients with relatively small amount of freelancers.<br />
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So I hope this article would help you increase your income and shift to a better platform !</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-72653431635917375342014-05-17T15:50:00.002+03:002014-05-17T15:50:36.116+03:00How to motive yourself as a freelancer | Motivational tips for freelancers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So if you have been working as a freelancer for a while, you
will definetly have been in this situation. Waking up too tired to work, you
want to go outside in the sunshine, have a walk and get the whole day off. BUT
YOU CAN’T, you have deadlines to meet and work that should be done. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is very normal to lose motivation in your job from time
to time, even though you’re doing your dream job. However, if you want to be
successful in your freelancing career you should stay committed and find ways
to motivate you and boost your productivity. At the end of the day you are the
person who will lose if you stop working and you will be the person who will
gain if you motivate yourself and increase your productivity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So here are some handy tips to keep you motivated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1-Always remind yourself why your started your
freelancing career in the first place<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Maybe it is because of the furious boss who always goes
around shouting at people and never appreciates your work when you were an
employee. Or maybe you were so tired from looking for a job and you never
really found a good one. My reason for starting a career in freelancing was a
bit of a mix between various reasons. I wanted to explore working at home,
having the power to schedule my own life and escape from the routine of
everyday work. I wanted to do something new every day, and that is what
freelancing has offered. A new experience everyday with new clients and new
projects.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>2-One of the things that would really bring you down is a
messy environment<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Make sure you keep the room where you do your work tidy. So
remember to keep things tidy and don’t get so into work that you forget to
really take care of yourself and your home. Also you need to make sure that
your workplace is comfortable, so if you are really committed to working as a
freelancer then I do advise you get a comfortable chain and a desk to place
your laptop or PC. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3- Try new places to do your work<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This is one of the very big advantages of freelancing, you
are not forced to stay in an office to do your work. So you could go out to the
park, coffee shop, library or any place you could imagine and do your work
there. Remember there are no rules in freelancing, it gives you the power of
choice. So choose wisely and keep yourself motivated by trying different experiences.
Also, remember that many of the public places you can visit such as libraries
and coffee shops offer WiFi access. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>4- Schedule Breaks<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The last thing you want to do is get so caught up in work
that you would end up working 12 hours per day without having any fun. Remember
you productivity will go up only if you have a balance and well scheduled life.
So don’t forget to schedule breaks, where you could go out for a walk, or go
out with some friends, or do any of your hobbies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>5- Keep a to do List and reward yourself afterwards<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There are many apps out there that will help you schedule
your time. I have always kept a to-do list and this has pushed me forward every
single day. When you know what the plan is for each day, then you will be committed
to work hard and finish all the work so you could have fun doing other fun things
in the evening. So remember always reward yourself after a long day of work. It
could be simple things like watching a movie, or going out with some friends.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Always remember that self-discipline is one the most
essential characteristics for any successful freelancer. Since you have a
flexible timetable, it is very essential that you keep your schedule organized
and keep your business going well. Thus, maintaining high motivation in your day to day work is
very essential and is a priority.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-57500131885833500222014-01-01T02:02:00.001+02:002014-01-01T02:03:01.996+02:00Tips to Help You Succeed as a Freelancer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today’s market is shaky and that’s led to an increase in
freelancers. In the United States, 1 in 3 people is a freelancer and this leads
to about 42 million people that are working as a freelancer without health insurance,
without a 401K and without consistent income to start with.<br />
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Freelancing can often be a successful way to make money if
you know what you’re doing. Many people decide to work as a freelancer by
choice because of the freedom that comes with it. Some people also do it to
help add to their current line of income whether it’s full-time or part-time.
Working as a freelancer brings flexibility and the ability to work on your
time. Freelancers can be anyone from artists to painters to writers and even photographers.
Here are some tips to help you succeed as a freelancer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Marketing Yourself<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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While most freelancers can be skilled in several areas,
chances are you’ll have success if you stick to one niche market. Branding
yourself takes time and effort and you want to make sure you set yourself up
for work in the right area. Begin with a website that highlights who you are,
your experience and the type of services you offer. You should also increase
your presence on social media sites or start a blog discussing different issues
and offering perspectives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Networking<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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While there are thousands of freelancers looking for work
these days, you want to network yourself which can connect you with potential
employers over the course of your career. Freelancing also means you are in
business for yourself. There may be dry spells which is why constantly
networking is crucial to your success. This should become a regular task and
you can use the internet, make business cards, attend events and even make cold
calls to potential clients that may benefit from your services. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Remain Organized<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The most important thing that comes with being a freelancer
is staying organized. Juggling multiple projects can be hard at first, so make
sure you set deadlines far enough from each other that you aren’t rushing on
things which can lead to sloppy work being turned in. You can use calendars or
spreadsheets which will help you stay organized and can help you see upcoming
deadlines that are approaching. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Remain Flexible<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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One thing a client likes in a freelancer is the ability to
have a flexible schedule. There may be times when a client contacts you with an
urgent project and you may need to take it especially if work is dry at the
moment. Making yourself available will help clients know that you can handle
tight deadlines or future work with less urgent deadlines.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Working as a freelancer can be rewarding for so many people
as long as you have the determination and the desire to commit to working for
yourself. It can be trying at times and you need to learn to budget your money
so when a dry spell comes along you still have money to pay bills until more
work starts to come in. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-7271824052151321402013-12-29T03:42:00.000+02:002013-12-29T04:21:52.452+02:00Elance Checklist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So here is a check list for your elance profile before you start applying to jobs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You have created your Elance profile but you’re too frustrated that you are not getting any job, even when you are bidding so low. Wait, I have the solution. If you haven’t read Elance top 10 tips then you should check it out. Now here is what is going wrong: you probably are not putting enough effort so the client can trust you with their job.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is a check list of the thing you MUST do to get a job, these will make you stand out and will give you a better chance of landing on your first job.</div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>1- Uploading a profile image:</b></span><span -0.25in="" text-indent:=""> I know that you have heard of that before if you have read some of my previous articles. You must have a profile image, it is essential! A profile image makes the client feel more secure when deciding to award the job. I really had to experiment this issue to see its effect on getting jobs. So here is what I did. I removed my profile picture and tried to apply for jobs as usual. The ratio of getting the job dropped by 30%. Even though I had a well established reputation, a profile picture was still essential to get jobs. So if you want to have a chance of getting a job then I really advice you to upload a profile picture.</span></div>
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<b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">5- Stress on the unique selling point in your profile:</b><span -0.25in="" text-indent:=""> If you have any special skill, then stress on it and make sure that the client will notice it. I really recommend you mention it in the first few words of the overview. When a client checks your profile, he/she won’t be reading every single word on every single job applicant’s profile. So you must attract the client to keep reading by hooking him/her with the first few words. It is more like a story; if you like the introduction, then you are most likely going to continue reading.</span></div>
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My last advice to you is <b>stay connected to Elance</b>. Most of the jobs you will probably take are “ASAP jobs”. Clients usually want to do their job quickly and they require fast turnaround. Having a mobile device with a push email notification is really essential. It will help you get notification about any update in seconds. This will not only help you in getting jobs, but also in getting a good reputation. I really got most of my reviews and positive feedback from this factor. I would deliver within a couple of hours of awarding me the job. The clients will definitely feel happy that they got their job done quickly. However, you must remember that rushing through a job just to finish early has a worse effect than delivering rate. So make sure you work hard on the project and deliver best quality work.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-66854231403966196432013-07-26T01:54:00.000+03:002013-12-29T04:49:20.647+02:00Writing a job proposal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Stop wasting
your time looking for a magic job proposal that would get you any job. Many
people claim that they have the perfect formula; they say it is a magnet. But <b style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>wait!</i></b> Clients are normal people
and each has his own style and his own preference. So there is no guaranteed
way to reach all clients by using the same strategy over and over again. Each
client is unique and thus your proposals should be unique too.</div>
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<span>However
there is a common thing that all clients are looking for, it is to get there
job done perfectly. So you can apply some strategies when applying to any job.
But remember always be smart and impress the client when you are applying to
the job. Put yourself in his shoe and evaluate your own job proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span>Here are some
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<b><span>1-Do not use the same
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<span>Show the clients that you care! Take your time reading their
job requirements and address this issue. If you don’t bother to even read their
requirements and what kind of job they are offering, then you are proving that you
cannot handle this job because you don’t really care. Take your time in reading
what they require for their job and express how your skills can be perfect to
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<span>Check the client’s profile. This would give you a small idea
about your client and would help you in writing your job proposal. Check his
comments on previous jobs he/she has offered what he/she liked most in previous
contractors. Does he/she offer a review regularly? Looking at the clients
profile would help you a lot especially if you’re looking for a good reputation
to begin with. Try to choice clients that are not so picky and mean with their
contractors.</span><br />
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proposal</span></b><br />
<span>Make sure that it sounds good and it is free of spelling and
grammar mistake. Remember, the job proposal is the first impression the client
is taking from you, so it better be a good one. Reviewing your job proposal
only take seconds and trust me it can help you in evaluating your own words.
Think about your proposal for a second, do you think it is effective and
worthy? If yes, then proceed.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span>4-Attach a sample of a
similar job you have done before</span></b><br />
<span>This is one of the very important freelancing tips ever. I
really got my first few jobs after I applied this technique. If you are still
new, then probably you do not have any ratings or and comments from other
clients. So you need to show the client
a proof that you have done similar jobs and that he can trust you in handling
his/her job. Make sure that the attached sample is relevant, also make sure to
refer to it in the job proposal and maybe give a small description if you want.</span></div>
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<span>If you have
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important part and you see them after a while complaining that getting a job on
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make them stand out and show the client that you really care to do a perfect
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<span><i>If you have
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-86729045139218002302013-07-08T02:38:00.001+03:002013-07-23T18:19:04.674+03:00Ten Most Important tips for Elance freelancers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>2- Make sure the clients fund escrow</b></div>
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A good portfolio really matters in most jobs especially if you are a: designer, writer and programmer. A client will certainly look at your profile if you are providing any of these services. Make sure you show the best samples you have. You can always refer to your portfolio in your job applications this would help the client show your awesome skills!!</div>
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<b>5- Never use “Submit Amount later”</b></div>
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You may be thinking that this tip is just lame… But wait, really a good photo really matters, adding a photo really adds credibility to your profile; don’t forget that clients are afraid of scammers just like you and they don’t want their project to end up in the wrong hands. So adding your photo and providing your Skype name would really help you get good jobs.</div>
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<b>7- Be willing to Spend a little more time to impress the customer</b></div>
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If you do a little extra the customer would really be impressed and would certainly give you a better rating. When I used to do research jobs online I would then format the document before sending it to the client. Formatting the document didn't take more than 5 min, but customers always complimented me for this. So if you just provide a little extra thing this would help you with the rating and would motivate the client to award you more jobs in the future.<br />
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<b>8- Send regular status reports</b></div>
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Leaving your invitations pile up without answering them would have a negative effect on your level. Even if you don’t want to apply for the job you have been invited for, then just decline this job. Don’t Forget that if you are unavailable for a certain period then just set your “Availability settings” to unavailable.</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W0MGMoaOgng/Udn-QMKS2xI/AAAAAAAAAKc/fVBem1U4imU/s1600/5+star.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="elance jobs" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W0MGMoaOgng/Udn-QMKS2xI/AAAAAAAAAKc/fVBem1U4imU/s1600/5+star.jpg" height="75" width="320" /></a>Feedback is one of the most important factors for getting jobs; someone with a low rating won’t get a single job. When you are done with the job, ask the client if he/she is satisfied with the work and if they want to modify anything. After they are fully satisfied, ask them in a pleasant way to leave you a good rating.</div>
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Check my next Blog about my <a href="http://elancefreelancing.blogspot.com/2013/06/freelancing-personal-experience-tips.html">Freelancing experience</a> with different platforms.</div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">We all want
to be free in things we do in our daily life, especially our job. Many people
just hate to wake up at 7:00 am, go to an office, spend most of their day there, and come back bored to death from routine and tiring job. If you are this kind
of person then </span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Stop</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> here, you will just find a perfect
way to earn money online, you could do your job from any place you want: In the
garden, at the beach, at home…Just Anywhere!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be your own boss; nobody can force you to do things anymore. You will do the
things you desire whenever you feel like it. I want to tell you good news: In
the shacking economy that we have today, freelancing jobs are rising
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Freelancers
can take any job they desire and in their field of expertise, freelancers can
be graphic designers, administrators, writers, web designers… If you have any
special talent or if you are an expert at something, then you can use that to
do various jobs online and earn hundreds to thousands of dollars in a short
period of time if you do this the right way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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So if you
are looking for a definition about freelancing here is one: <b>“A freelancer is a person who
performs tasks for multiple employers. A freelancer is somewhat like a free
agent, but who works for multiple customers</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">”.<span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Your dream
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able to put the working schedule that suits you!<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are
afraid of losing your job then here is my solution to you; you can stay working
in your current job and start as a part time freelancer taking jobs in your free
time. Using this strategy you would experience what it means to be a freelancer
and then you would easily compare it with the job you are currently handling.
If freelancing worked for you and you like it then you should definitely quit
your job, and if it didn't then you wouldn't have lost anything.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Wait a Moment! Are You Ready For a Freelancing Job?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 - <b>Are you good at the thing you do? </b>This is something
you should be aware of: Competition in freelancing is fierce, so you have to be
quite good at the things you do so that you can stand out of the crowd.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 – <b>Don’t just go ill</b>. If you really like being absent
from work a lot then freelancing is not for you. It is right that you are free
to do what you want and whenever you feel like it, but not doing work for a
long period of time would mean that you would be earning much less and losing your
popularity gradually. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">3 – <b>Plan your Days: </b> Putting a schedule for your freelancing jobs
is essential. You would be able to see your goals, put deadlines, push yourself
to the limit and thus enjoy your time more with an organized schedule. Planning
also helps you in decisions whether or not to accept a new job (<b>It is very
important not to overload yourself with so many jobs that you can’t deliver on
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<span style="color: #333333;">4 – <b>Have a life: </b>Failing to create good plans can lead to
a hard life, you could be working day and night if you don’t plan well. So plan
correctly and give yourself time to do the thing you like: Sports, TV, spending
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really well and earning a lot of money, you can’t know when the market changes,
there could be times when your earnings drop. So saving spare money for such
days would save you from threats of the market. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bills to start working on your finance (this would bring trouble and ruin your
schedule). So spend a small amount of time daily to manage and keep track of
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-35923646550533575312013-06-26T16:41:00.002+03:002013-12-29T04:14:26.522+02:00Freelance Writing Jobs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are that passionate about writing, then why don’t you
start your own blog and try making it popular. That can generate a lot of
money if you are doing it the right way. But let me warn you: that would take a
lot of time to SEO your blog or you would have to pay and expert to do this for
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jevaYVtLeDE/Ucru4XlcvEI/AAAAAAAAAH4/rupdpMl_u4E/s1600/freelance-anywhere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="writing freelancing" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jevaYVtLeDE/Ucru4XlcvEI/AAAAAAAAAH4/rupdpMl_u4E/s1600/freelance-anywhere.jpg" /></a>However there is a second option which is partical for
people who are passionate about writing, but who don’t want to go into the mess
of SEO, getting more readers and traffic analysis...There is an amazing option for you guys. Many
clients are looking for writers to write blogs, articles, description for
certain products … Those clients usually post their jobs on certain platforms
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help him boosts his career. If you want to work from home, and write whenever
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you can easily choose which job to apply to. You can use filters to see which
client is verified and trusted by Elance, and a job list that matches your
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fairly to writers, especially those that really establish a good reputation.
Sometimes the payments would be $3000-$5000 for a single job, but of course you
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1- Don’t just apply on all the projects you
find, you would be wasting “connects”, these limit the number of job
applications per month. I think taking time to apply to a few number of jobs
where you study carefully what the client needs and you directly address these needs,
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English but you have lived in a country where they speak English as their first
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clients hate most is spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes. So make sure you
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4- Make sure you include a sample of your
work each time you contact a client. Writing is a very sensitive issue, and
clients posting jobs for writing tend to be picky, so make sure you pay
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5- Most of the time clients would request a
small paragraph about the subject that you will write about in the future. So
make sure you master this small piece of writing:</div>
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6- Choose the subject you want to write about.
Each writer has his own style and field of expertise. When you find the subject
does not appeal to you, you better not apply to this job. It only means you would
be bored to death writing about something that you really don’t care about and
most probably your results won’t show your creativity.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114418795864140353noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112662062453165693.post-84303888628916409402013-06-18T22:49:00.002+03:002014-10-30T18:33:41.887+02:00Freelancing Personal Experience & tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">How It All Began</span></h3>
Everybody told me that working online was a big scam, but I
wasn't the kind of person who would instantly believe everything said until I examined
things myself. So I did my research and found the most popular platforms for
freelancing : Elance, oDesk, freelance, PeoplePerHour and many others, but those
in specific I had some experience with.I was determined to make money online.<br />
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First, I tried oDesk, I prepared my profile which took some
while. I also included a portfolio from previous work. I tried bidding on over
a 100 project but nothing worked. Other
people who had good profiles where bidding extremely low, and I do mean
extremely low ($2/hour). That was a $2/hour, which oDesk took partial amount of
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In addition to that
each posted project had more than 50 bids, sometimes it even exceeded 100
people bidding on the same project. This made me stop using oDesk, competition
was too high and bids were so low, it was not worth my time.</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Decided to Change the Freelancing Site</span></h3>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7adQROPJ0ps/UcC5JPqm3BI/AAAAAAAAABs/-MPG8qk38jY/s1600/Elance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="It freelance" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7adQROPJ0ps/UcC5JPqm3BI/AAAAAAAAABs/-MPG8qk38jY/s1600/Elance.jpg" height="100" width="200" /></a>So I decided to continue my search and started using Elance.
I found that Elance had a much higher hourly rate and people posting their
projects there, were willing to pay higher than what is paid on oDesk. After
submitting many unsuccessful bids, I decided I had to work harder to get my
first job online. So I reconstructed my profile so it would look much more
appealing to clients. After
that I bid super low on one of the projects and I was lucky, the client was
willing to take the risk with someone with no previous rating. So I did my
first project, and I got paid a $20 for something that took about 6 hours to
finish …<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-djNACXFygEA/UcC8LGSjnxI/AAAAAAAAACI/XkTv_jZWmPA/s1600/freelance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="freelance writing" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-djNACXFygEA/UcC8LGSjnxI/AAAAAAAAACI/XkTv_jZWmPA/s1600/freelance.jpg" /></a>I continued doing jobs; some were pretty easy and made
pretty good amounts of money, especially that I know how to use excel pretty
well. So I made a total of $800 per 1 month which was pretty good as a start.
However, this was not very easy, I had to spend hours just to watch the jobs
posted and apply for these jobs. Also, I had to pay money to promote my
membership, since a free membership doesn't give you enough connects (credit to
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CioxMyqw3Zw/UcC8lb0693I/AAAAAAAAACQ/kADQM85nOCU/s1600/outsource.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="outsource" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CioxMyqw3Zw/UcC8lb0693I/AAAAAAAAACQ/kADQM85nOCU/s1600/outsource.jpg" /></a>So my experience was a mix of good things and bad things
happening together. It was a good experience in terms of I learned a lot from
this experience about many things. Another thing is that you would really know how
to outsource your project, when and where. That in my opinion is very
important, and I would really like to apply this effectively in my future
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However Elance is becoming like oDesk, too low hourly rate
and too much competition. I think when such sites become so popular they are
ruined. To talk from a client perspective it is a good thing to have many
options and they have to pay less. But for people looking to work online this
situation is the worse because this is what happens:</div>
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Contractors have to lower their hourly rate to fit in the
completion or otherwise they won’t get any jobs. In the mean while, they are
expected to do quality work while they are paid less than what they previously
were charging.</div>
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As you spend more years in a certain job your wage normally increases, but when working
online your wages go down significantly which annoying and makes people want to
search for other ways to invest their time and money.</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Tips from previous experience</i></span></h3>
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posted by clients from Canada and USA majorly and Europe sometimes. Those
countries probably include people willing to pay a decent amount of money on
their project.</span></li>
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a) Usually salaries in the
third world is low, so if clients are planning to outsource this means that
they want to pay less than what they pay for the local market, which makes the
amount of money they are willing to pay too low.<br />
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b) Some contractor’s take jobs from
certain clients and then re-post them, and pay much less than what they are earning.
Thus they make profit themselves without doing anything in reality.<br />
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c) In some countries they
don’t have access to the internet all the time, so clients take ages to reply
which get’s annoying.</div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I take good care for every
application I submit, I do some research before applying to any job. This would
show the client that you do care about their job and that you are knowledgeable
about their project. This is one of the most important things in applying.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Create a very eye catchy
profile and add a portfolio to your profile; this would make it much more
attractive to clients.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Try using </span><a href="http://www.peopleperhour.com/" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">http://www.peopleperhour.com</a><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> , they pay
significantly higher than Elance (probably because they are new). But the
problem is that they don’t have a big amount of daily jobs posted so that’s the
disadvantage.</span></li>
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If you need any advice about Elance I am ready to help,
please contact me on my blog and I can surely help you.</div>
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