Hi Freelancers,
Now you are learning how to place bids. Since you are newbies, It takes time to understand the bidding process. Try to place more bids and communicate with more clients so you will not feel nervous. When I started my career as a freelancer, I haven't get responses from my clients. I have seen other users bidding styles and their descriptions. Then I have started in my own style.
Here I am going to tell you about my first job. I have placed a bid on translation project and got reply from my client. He has tested me and selected me. I have completed his job and received my first salary. The job is translating Wikipedia articles which is in English language to my native language. I have done good job. So he has given extra work and paid me. I am telling about translation now, because I don't want you to left some good opportunities. Translation is a good and easy job. If you like this job, you can carry on in this field. Other wise you can choose other jobs. I will tell you about the other jobs in detail in upcoming posts.
WHAT IS TRANSLATION?
Translation means converting some text from one language to another language without changing it's meaning. If you want to work as a translator, you must be know the following words.
1. Source language(text)
2. Target language(text)
1. Source Language: As a translator we have to convert text from one language to another language. The Text which we are converting is called Source Text and it's language is Source language.
2. Target Language: The language that it is translated into is called the target language.
For example If you are converting an article From English to Hindi language, Then English is Source language and Hindi is Target language. It is better if you have good knowledge on both languages.
Translation is an easy because we will definitely have good knowledge in our native language. All you need have good knowledge in English. Select your language pair and search for the jobs in that category. Language pair means the languages which you are translating from one language to another. For example..
English - Hindi
English - Chinese
Italian - French
Russian - Japanese
Greek - Turkish etc..
Now select your language pair. If you are from India, Select any language in which you have better knowledge. It is better to choose Native language. Native language means your mother tongue. For example if you know Hindi, select your language pair as English - Hindi, If you know Tamil your language pair will be English - Tamil and If you know Telugu well, select your language pair as English - Telugu. This is how to select your language pair.
HOW TO TRANSLATE?
I think You have selected your language pair. Now you have to know how to translate source language to target language. Now we have to know how to type different languages. We can type English. Do you know how to type other languages. Here we have to know the term UNICODE. Unicode helps us to type in our native language. It is different from typing softwares which will allow you to create text in your native language. So you have to download and Install Unicode in your computer.
To download Unicode for Indian languages, follow the link.
BARAHA
BARAHAUNICODE
BARAHA TRUE TYPE FONTS
Installing Windows keyboards for Indian languages
To know more about Unicode follow the link.
http://www.unicode.org/standard/WhatIsUnicode.html
Install the unicode software in your PC and select your language. Now you can start typing in your native language. It is very easy to type using Unicode but you need to know some fundamentals. You can get all the help with the software. So you don't need worry about it.
This is the process of how to type in your native language. Practice some words and paras until you gain a good speed in typing. There are some words which are tough to type in your native language. If you find any problem, contact me.
Ok. That's the work you have to do to be eligible for translation. Now you have all the stuff to start work. Now let's find the translation work.
You can find the translation projects in the freelance sites but very few. There are some sites which will help you to find number of translation jobs which will match your language pair. You can register to these sites for free. Here is the list of language job sites..
1. TRANSLATIONDIRECTORY
2. TRANSLATORSBASE
3. PROZ
4. TRANSLATORPLANET
Create an account in these sites and search for the jobs which will match your Language pair. You can more than $100 per month. Translate two small articles and use them as sample works. It is all about translation. If you have any queries, Leave a comment.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
How To Place A BID.....
Hi, Now you are going to learn the most important thing in freelancing career. It is Bidding. It is very important and easy thing that every freelancer should learn. Without placing a bid you can't get a job. So must learn how to place bid.
In freelancing method, Clients posts jobs specifying their requirement. Freelancers will be alerted by the freelance site about the project if he chooses the job type while he is setting up his profile. The freelance sites sends only the job posting related to our selected job type. If we find a project which we can do, we have to place bid.
Here is the process of how to place a bid. Let's go to your freelance site. Browse the projects. Select any project you are capable to do. Before placing the bid please read the description again and again until you understand what the client's requirement. If you have any doubts on the project, you can contact your client through message board. Almost every freelance site have this message board facility. Clarify all your doubts with your client. Try to ask more questions and try to tell him you have understand his requirement clearly. If you have no questions about the project, you can place your bid.
Click on the "PLACE BID" tab. In every freelancer site the process is almost like the same except some options. In some sites you can see "BID ON THIS PROJECT" or "APPLY" tabs instead of "PLACE BID" tab. After clicking on it, you will be taken to the bidding page. Here the normal options will be
1. The money you want to complete the project
2. The time you need to complete the project
3. The bid description( A message to client)
Some freelance sites will offer you paid through escrow or not at the time of bidding. You can select UPFRONT payment. Upfront payment means money you want in escrow before starting the work.
Now enter the details in the fields and submit the form. It is an easy process to place a bid.
In freelancing method, Clients posts jobs specifying their requirement. Freelancers will be alerted by the freelance site about the project if he chooses the job type while he is setting up his profile. The freelance sites sends only the job posting related to our selected job type. If we find a project which we can do, we have to place bid.
Here is the process of how to place a bid. Let's go to your freelance site. Browse the projects. Select any project you are capable to do. Before placing the bid please read the description again and again until you understand what the client's requirement. If you have any doubts on the project, you can contact your client through message board. Almost every freelance site have this message board facility. Clarify all your doubts with your client. Try to ask more questions and try to tell him you have understand his requirement clearly. If you have no questions about the project, you can place your bid.
Click on the "PLACE BID" tab. In every freelancer site the process is almost like the same except some options. In some sites you can see "BID ON THIS PROJECT" or "APPLY" tabs instead of "PLACE BID" tab. After clicking on it, you will be taken to the bidding page. Here the normal options will be
1. The money you want to complete the project
2. The time you need to complete the project
3. The bid description( A message to client)
Some freelance sites will offer you paid through escrow or not at the time of bidding. You can select UPFRONT payment. Upfront payment means money you want in escrow before starting the work.
Now enter the details in the fields and submit the form. It is an easy process to place a bid.
It's the time to start....
There are many types of jobs available in freelance sites. You can select any one of the job and place your bid. There is a huge demand for Web designers, Programmers, Graphic designers, Writers and many more categories. If you are a Professional designer or programmer you can more than 1000$ per month. Not only these jobs, There are many other job types. You will know clearly most common jobs you can online in future posts.
If you don't have knowledge on designing and programming, You can start your career as an Online writer or Data entry worker. Every day 100's of jobs are posted in freelance sites for Online writers and Data entry workers. The other common jobs we can see online Search Engine Optimization, Transcription, Translation, Video uploading, Logo Design, System Administration, BPO and so on.
The major Jobs available are Programming and Designing. In programming category clients are looking for the providers who have good skills in .NET, Java, C, C++, C#, PHP, HTML, Perl etc. In designing category, 3D designing, Flash, Illustration, Photoshop, Maya, Banner designing, Logo Designing, Video editing, Audio editing having good number of jobs every day.
Whatever category you choose you must have good portfolio to convince your client. The new freelancers are also getting number of every day. It depends on your skills and your communication with the client. So lets start bidding....
If you don't have knowledge on designing and programming, You can start your career as an Online writer or Data entry worker. Every day 100's of jobs are posted in freelance sites for Online writers and Data entry workers. The other common jobs we can see online Search Engine Optimization, Transcription, Translation, Video uploading, Logo Design, System Administration, BPO and so on.
The major Jobs available are Programming and Designing. In programming category clients are looking for the providers who have good skills in .NET, Java, C, C++, C#, PHP, HTML, Perl etc. In designing category, 3D designing, Flash, Illustration, Photoshop, Maya, Banner designing, Logo Designing, Video editing, Audio editing having good number of jobs every day.
Whatever category you choose you must have good portfolio to convince your client. The new freelancers are also getting number of every day. It depends on your skills and your communication with the client. So lets start bidding....
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The registration process.....
Hi Freelancers,
In my previous post, I have provided the list of best Freelancing job portal. I hope you have all registered to the freelance sites. The registration process is easy in GetAFreelancer, and RENTACODER. These sites just take your primary details and will add you as a member. These sites don't charge you to join. You don't need to write any tests to join in these sites. The registration process in ELANCE, ODESK is a bit different. These sites are a bit professional. You have write tests to join in these sites. ODESK offers a good set of tests to improve your profile. ELANCE is also offering tests to complete if you want to get more jobs.
Every job portal is having their own rules and policies so go through the policies while registering in the portals. Create Different Emails IDs and assign each email ID for different job portals. It will be easy for you to manage the job notification mails in this way.
Follow these rules while registration....
1.There are two options you will see while registration. They are Freelancer and Employer. We have to register as a freelancer since we are here to work. If you have work and you need someone to complete it You need to have a Employer account.
2. While registering to the freelance sites you need to be careful. You must spend time in filling your profile. You need to build a good profile. You profile must reflect your skills and work experience.
3. Choosing a username is an important thing. Your Username have to reflect your skills and your interest. For example if you are an online writer, Try to use Writer4hire, Writerhere, Writer2009 etc. So a client can understand you are specially for writing. Write down the usernames for different job portals so that you don't get confused.
4. Don't use the same password to all of these sites. Try to make a hack proof password.
5. Don't neglect your logo. Try to create a good logo for your company and upload it. The logo should reflect your field. However Logo option is not there for all the Freelancing sites.
6. Try to use different emails IDs for these sites. So you will not get confused because these sites will send a list of jobs posted on their sites daily to you.
7. You have to select fields in which you have interest. While selecting try to choose the fields you are capable of. So you will receive the related jobs mails. Other wise you will receive the non related emails stuff. In some portal it is compulsory to place bids only the fields you have selected. There will be 5 to 25 options to select your job fields.
8. Don't neglect your portfolio. Portfolio means work samples you have done before. If you place a bid on a project, The client will check your reviews and portfolios. If you are a new joiner here, your portfolio will help you better than anything. Create a best sample files and upload them. If you are a Video editor provide the Video links or upload the videos. If you are Web designer try to provide the links to the websites you have created. If you are writer, upload few of your best works.
So set up a great portfolio and you will get immediate response from your clients.
9. GetAFreelancer (Now Freelancer.com) allows to choose nearly 25 job types for basic members. So you can select 25 different fields of interest.
10. Elance also provides limited jobs for basic members. This site offers tests. You must write English skill test to get jobs.
11. Working in Odesk and Elance is completely different. You need to write Odesk ready test to get started in Odesk. Elance also offers a test to get started. The Odesk ready test is easy but Elance admission test is bit tough.
Leave a comment if you face any problems in registering to these sites.
Regards,
Freelancer
In my previous post, I have provided the list of best Freelancing job portal. I hope you have all registered to the freelance sites. The registration process is easy in GetAFreelancer, and RENTACODER. These sites just take your primary details and will add you as a member. These sites don't charge you to join. You don't need to write any tests to join in these sites. The registration process in ELANCE, ODESK is a bit different. These sites are a bit professional. You have write tests to join in these sites. ODESK offers a good set of tests to improve your profile. ELANCE is also offering tests to complete if you want to get more jobs.
Every job portal is having their own rules and policies so go through the policies while registering in the portals. Create Different Emails IDs and assign each email ID for different job portals. It will be easy for you to manage the job notification mails in this way.
Follow these rules while registration....
1.There are two options you will see while registration. They are Freelancer and Employer. We have to register as a freelancer since we are here to work. If you have work and you need someone to complete it You need to have a Employer account.
2. While registering to the freelance sites you need to be careful. You must spend time in filling your profile. You need to build a good profile. You profile must reflect your skills and work experience.
3. Choosing a username is an important thing. Your Username have to reflect your skills and your interest. For example if you are an online writer, Try to use Writer4hire, Writerhere, Writer2009 etc. So a client can understand you are specially for writing. Write down the usernames for different job portals so that you don't get confused.
4. Don't use the same password to all of these sites. Try to make a hack proof password.
5. Don't neglect your logo. Try to create a good logo for your company and upload it. The logo should reflect your field. However Logo option is not there for all the Freelancing sites.
6. Try to use different emails IDs for these sites. So you will not get confused because these sites will send a list of jobs posted on their sites daily to you.
7. You have to select fields in which you have interest. While selecting try to choose the fields you are capable of. So you will receive the related jobs mails. Other wise you will receive the non related emails stuff. In some portal it is compulsory to place bids only the fields you have selected. There will be 5 to 25 options to select your job fields.
8. Don't neglect your portfolio. Portfolio means work samples you have done before. If you place a bid on a project, The client will check your reviews and portfolios. If you are a new joiner here, your portfolio will help you better than anything. Create a best sample files and upload them. If you are a Video editor provide the Video links or upload the videos. If you are Web designer try to provide the links to the websites you have created. If you are writer, upload few of your best works.
So set up a great portfolio and you will get immediate response from your clients.
9. GetAFreelancer (Now Freelancer.com) allows to choose nearly 25 job types for basic members. So you can select 25 different fields of interest.
10. Elance also provides limited jobs for basic members. This site offers tests. You must write English skill test to get jobs.
11. Working in Odesk and Elance is completely different. You need to write Odesk ready test to get started in Odesk. Elance also offers a test to get started. The Odesk ready test is easy but Elance admission test is bit tough.
Leave a comment if you face any problems in registering to these sites.
Regards,
Freelancer
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The best Freelance Sites....
Hi Freelancers,
In previous posts, I have explained about the freelance working style and freelance terminology to get started. Here I am going to tell you about the best Freelance sites available online. There is a huge demand for freelancing. So the amount of freelance sites is also increasing. Everyday many new freelancing are also coming. There are many sites out there for freelance work. Here is the best sites list.
GetAFreelancer:
GetAFreelancer (now Freelancer) is the best and biggest web portal for freelancing. Every day hundreds of jobs posted in this site. It has a huge number of users from all over the world. It is having all kinds of job posts so you can easily get started.
ELANCE:
Elance is one of the best freelancing site which have the best clients and qualified freelancers. It is a great place for professional workers.
ODESK:
Odesk is the best site for beginners. This site provides tests for their users which helps us for best profile. Try to take more tests so you can easily find work. The working is bit different here. If you have any doubt leave a comment.
GURU
Guru is another best freelance site. It is newly established yet have a great list of jobs. It is easy to work in this site.
RENTACODER:
Rentacoder is one of the best site. It offers different types of work for freelancers.
GETACODER:
Getacoder is simple yet very good job portal. You can find all kind of work here. There will be a lot of new jobs posted on this website.
These are the best sites for freelances. Go and register in these sites and start working. If you any queries or problems there leave a comment.
In previous posts, I have explained about the freelance working style and freelance terminology to get started. Here I am going to tell you about the best Freelance sites available online. There is a huge demand for freelancing. So the amount of freelance sites is also increasing. Everyday many new freelancing are also coming. There are many sites out there for freelance work. Here is the best sites list.
GetAFreelancer:
GetAFreelancer (now Freelancer) is the best and biggest web portal for freelancing. Every day hundreds of jobs posted in this site. It has a huge number of users from all over the world. It is having all kinds of job posts so you can easily get started.
ELANCE:
Elance is one of the best freelancing site which have the best clients and qualified freelancers. It is a great place for professional workers.
ODESK:
Odesk is the best site for beginners. This site provides tests for their users which helps us for best profile. Try to take more tests so you can easily find work. The working is bit different here. If you have any doubt leave a comment.
GURU
Guru is another best freelance site. It is newly established yet have a great list of jobs. It is easy to work in this site.
RENTACODER:
Rentacoder is one of the best site. It offers different types of work for freelancers.
GETACODER:
Getacoder is simple yet very good job portal. You can find all kind of work here. There will be a lot of new jobs posted on this website.
These are the best sites for freelances. Go and register in these sites and start working. If you any queries or problems there leave a comment.
Regards,
Freelancer
Freelancer's must read guide....
Hi Again,
In this post I am going to tell you about every thing you need to know if you want to work as a freelancer. To work as a freelancer we have to know few words which we use more often in freelancer sites.
First of all What is Freelancing and Who is a Freelancer. A freelancer is simply a Self employed person who independently works for clients for short term or long term based on contracts. The person who do freelancing is a Freelancer. So we works on different contracts for different persons. So we simply sell our services to different clients.
Here is the words which helps you to start your career in freelancing.
CLIENT: A client is simply a person who pays us for our services. So clients have work. We have to get the work from them and we have to complete it. We must get more clients for more work. In some Freelance websites Clients also referred are Employers. Clients will post their requirement in freelance websites. You will go through the requirements and if it suites you, we will make a contract to complete the task. We can check Client's details by reading their reviews. Before accepting any work from any client, it is a best habit to read their reviews.
BIDDING: According to Freelancing, A bid is a contract that we propose to a client. When a client posts a project on freelancing site, The Freelancer members in the site will be able to see it. If it is belongs to our field of work then we have to place a Bid. In simple words, We are providing a contract to Client to complete the task. In the bid we will tell the client about our previous experience, How much money we charge to complete the project and In how many days(time) we can complete it. The client will see the bids placed on his project and will select one or more based on his requirement. If you win the bid you will be notified by the site you are registered. Once you win the bid, you will start working on it.
DESCRIPTION: While placing a bid we have to write a description. It can be Called as "Asking Questions" and "Cover Letter" as well in different freelance sites. A description is very important thing which plays great role in winning a bid. This is the first message you are sending to the client. It should be simple and to the point. We have to learn how to write a good description. In the description we have to tell him how much we understood the project. Try to ask questions. Don't place "I can do it" such words. Specify your experience and skills. Try to check Spelling and Grammar mistakes.
MESSAGE BOARD: A message board is a place where we can communicate with the clients. In some freelance sites it is called as "INBOX". If you have any queries about the project you can resolve them through this. Don't send your contact details like your email or any other details to your clients. It is strictly not allowed in most of the freelancing sites. If you do it, your account will be suspended. However, once the Contract is made you may be allowed to share your contact details. Try to check your message board or Inbox more often to make sure that you won't miss anything from clients. Our availability is one of the best factor that will impress the clients. It is possible through Message Board. Whenever you get message from Client, be quick in answering them.
ESCROW or WALLET: An escrow is an account which is established by the freelance site. It is referred as different terms in different freelance sites. However the basic idea is same. This escrow is used to hold the funds. Once we have won a bid and contract made, our client will transfer the money into the escrow account. It holds the money until we complete the work. Once you complete the work and submit it to the Clients, he will review the work. After he approves the work he will release the Amount in Escrow. Then it will be transferred to your account. When the money is in escrow, neither you nor the client will be able to access the money. Either you need to complete the task or you need to break the contract to get the money from the Escrow. It will be very helpful in saving from cheaters.
REVIEW: Reviews are the impressions you got from your clients as a freelancer and vice versa. After completion of a project, Your client will give you reviews describing your performance. If you got better reviews, it will be helpful to you to get good work from other clients. So you must work hard to get good reviews.
In online if your client is not satisfied, it will spread very faster through the reviews you got. It is in our hand to make sure that we deliver what we have promised. Don't promise what you can't deliver. A review is the Closure of the project. If you get chance to do small projects which can give you better reviews, go for it.
As a provider you have a chance to give reviews to your client. Give best reviews to him so you can get future work from the same client. If you face any problems from the clients like expectations which are not in contract and all, mention in reviews so that it will help others.
These are the most common terms we usually see in freelancing sites. If you have any doubt leave a comment. I am always ready to help you.
Regards,
Freelancer
In this post I am going to tell you about every thing you need to know if you want to work as a freelancer. To work as a freelancer we have to know few words which we use more often in freelancer sites.
First of all What is Freelancing and Who is a Freelancer. A freelancer is simply a Self employed person who independently works for clients for short term or long term based on contracts. The person who do freelancing is a Freelancer. So we works on different contracts for different persons. So we simply sell our services to different clients.
Here is the words which helps you to start your career in freelancing.
CLIENT: A client is simply a person who pays us for our services. So clients have work. We have to get the work from them and we have to complete it. We must get more clients for more work. In some Freelance websites Clients also referred are Employers. Clients will post their requirement in freelance websites. You will go through the requirements and if it suites you, we will make a contract to complete the task. We can check Client's details by reading their reviews. Before accepting any work from any client, it is a best habit to read their reviews.
BIDDING: According to Freelancing, A bid is a contract that we propose to a client. When a client posts a project on freelancing site, The Freelancer members in the site will be able to see it. If it is belongs to our field of work then we have to place a Bid. In simple words, We are providing a contract to Client to complete the task. In the bid we will tell the client about our previous experience, How much money we charge to complete the project and In how many days(time) we can complete it. The client will see the bids placed on his project and will select one or more based on his requirement. If you win the bid you will be notified by the site you are registered. Once you win the bid, you will start working on it.
DESCRIPTION: While placing a bid we have to write a description. It can be Called as "Asking Questions" and "Cover Letter" as well in different freelance sites. A description is very important thing which plays great role in winning a bid. This is the first message you are sending to the client. It should be simple and to the point. We have to learn how to write a good description. In the description we have to tell him how much we understood the project. Try to ask questions. Don't place "I can do it" such words. Specify your experience and skills. Try to check Spelling and Grammar mistakes.
MESSAGE BOARD: A message board is a place where we can communicate with the clients. In some freelance sites it is called as "INBOX". If you have any queries about the project you can resolve them through this. Don't send your contact details like your email or any other details to your clients. It is strictly not allowed in most of the freelancing sites. If you do it, your account will be suspended. However, once the Contract is made you may be allowed to share your contact details. Try to check your message board or Inbox more often to make sure that you won't miss anything from clients. Our availability is one of the best factor that will impress the clients. It is possible through Message Board. Whenever you get message from Client, be quick in answering them.
ESCROW or WALLET: An escrow is an account which is established by the freelance site. It is referred as different terms in different freelance sites. However the basic idea is same. This escrow is used to hold the funds. Once we have won a bid and contract made, our client will transfer the money into the escrow account. It holds the money until we complete the work. Once you complete the work and submit it to the Clients, he will review the work. After he approves the work he will release the Amount in Escrow. Then it will be transferred to your account. When the money is in escrow, neither you nor the client will be able to access the money. Either you need to complete the task or you need to break the contract to get the money from the Escrow. It will be very helpful in saving from cheaters.
REVIEW: Reviews are the impressions you got from your clients as a freelancer and vice versa. After completion of a project, Your client will give you reviews describing your performance. If you got better reviews, it will be helpful to you to get good work from other clients. So you must work hard to get good reviews.
In online if your client is not satisfied, it will spread very faster through the reviews you got. It is in our hand to make sure that we deliver what we have promised. Don't promise what you can't deliver. A review is the Closure of the project. If you get chance to do small projects which can give you better reviews, go for it.
As a provider you have a chance to give reviews to your client. Give best reviews to him so you can get future work from the same client. If you face any problems from the clients like expectations which are not in contract and all, mention in reviews so that it will help others.
These are the most common terms we usually see in freelancing sites. If you have any doubt leave a comment. I am always ready to help you.
Regards,
Freelancer
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A bit confuse...
Hi Freelancers,
I felt so happy because finally I found how to work online. I went to a freelance site and get registered. The registration process is a bit confusing and working there is really confusing since I don't know much about Bidding and other terminology. Here we have to work on Bidding process. I don't know what is description and what is a BID. I have stopped my PTC work and started spending my time in these sites.
There are many works here in Freelance sites which I can do but the question is how to get started. Then I have read some articles about freelance working and gain some knowledge on how to start. There are many sites online which offers freelance career but we have to find the best sites.
Now I am having good knowledge on these websites. I have good idea on how to find and how to explore what ever I want. I have started my freelance career. At first I have placed bids on these sites which are even not get the response from the clients.
Freelancing career is an independent career. You are your own boss. You are everything to your company. It is completely in your hand how to set it up. You can work whenever you wants and choose what you want. If you have skills that are in demand, you can earn great income. So all we need to do is to enhance our skills.
In Freelancing, you won't get monthly salary. You will get contracts. The contract may be big or small, once it is made, you need to complete it. You will work yourself and money and not for any company. The only thing you need to consider about is your clients. They will give you projects.
In Freelance websites, every day lot of jobs will be posted by clients. Clients need someone skilled to complete their work. You will go through the job posts and select those which you can do. You will place you bid. If the Client is interested in your bid, he will contact you. Once you both discussed on the contract, you will start working on it. You finish the job and you will be get paid by the client. It is that simple. It is a different kind of work environment and you are responsible for all your actions.
You may be confused for payment methods. In Freelance websites they have a process called Escrow or Wallet to keep the contract amount. Once the Contract is made the client will transfer the amount to the Escrow or Wallet. Once you finish the work, the client will release the money. If any dispute occurs the money will stay in the Wallet till the dispute got cleared. Neither you not the client can take the money. In this way the freelance sites make sure that the freelancer get paid for their work.
You may be in dilemma to work for a client since you don't know about him previously. There are Reviews options by which you can come to know about the Client and his payment history. During the contract you can schedule a meeting in Skype or Gtalk and shoot your questions. In any contract the main problems will be deadlines and quality. If you know the requirements clearly you can overcome these problems easily.
New Freelancers will have a common problem in initial stage. In order to get projects they blindly give unrealistic promises. During an interview impressing the client is important and I accept that. But promising which you can't do will definitely spoil your reviews. We should be realistic in setting deadlines and quality of work.
In many of the freelancing sites, you are not suppose to share your contact details directly to the clients. If you do so the account will be deactivated. The Freelance websites will work like a mediator between freelancers and clients. They will convey messages from Freelancers to Clients and vice versa. So use this medium and don't share your contact details directly to your clients. Once the deal is done you may be allowed to share the details.
I will provide more details in my next posts on Freelancing terminology. Stay tuned.
Regards,
Freelancer
I felt so happy because finally I found how to work online. I went to a freelance site and get registered. The registration process is a bit confusing and working there is really confusing since I don't know much about Bidding and other terminology. Here we have to work on Bidding process. I don't know what is description and what is a BID. I have stopped my PTC work and started spending my time in these sites.
There are many works here in Freelance sites which I can do but the question is how to get started. Then I have read some articles about freelance working and gain some knowledge on how to start. There are many sites online which offers freelance career but we have to find the best sites.
Now I am having good knowledge on these websites. I have good idea on how to find and how to explore what ever I want. I have started my freelance career. At first I have placed bids on these sites which are even not get the response from the clients.
Freelancing career is an independent career. You are your own boss. You are everything to your company. It is completely in your hand how to set it up. You can work whenever you wants and choose what you want. If you have skills that are in demand, you can earn great income. So all we need to do is to enhance our skills.
In Freelancing, you won't get monthly salary. You will get contracts. The contract may be big or small, once it is made, you need to complete it. You will work yourself and money and not for any company. The only thing you need to consider about is your clients. They will give you projects.
In Freelance websites, every day lot of jobs will be posted by clients. Clients need someone skilled to complete their work. You will go through the job posts and select those which you can do. You will place you bid. If the Client is interested in your bid, he will contact you. Once you both discussed on the contract, you will start working on it. You finish the job and you will be get paid by the client. It is that simple. It is a different kind of work environment and you are responsible for all your actions.
You may be confused for payment methods. In Freelance websites they have a process called Escrow or Wallet to keep the contract amount. Once the Contract is made the client will transfer the amount to the Escrow or Wallet. Once you finish the work, the client will release the money. If any dispute occurs the money will stay in the Wallet till the dispute got cleared. Neither you not the client can take the money. In this way the freelance sites make sure that the freelancer get paid for their work.
You may be in dilemma to work for a client since you don't know about him previously. There are Reviews options by which you can come to know about the Client and his payment history. During the contract you can schedule a meeting in Skype or Gtalk and shoot your questions. In any contract the main problems will be deadlines and quality. If you know the requirements clearly you can overcome these problems easily.
New Freelancers will have a common problem in initial stage. In order to get projects they blindly give unrealistic promises. During an interview impressing the client is important and I accept that. But promising which you can't do will definitely spoil your reviews. We should be realistic in setting deadlines and quality of work.
In many of the freelancing sites, you are not suppose to share your contact details directly to the clients. If you do so the account will be deactivated. The Freelance websites will work like a mediator between freelancers and clients. They will convey messages from Freelancers to Clients and vice versa. So use this medium and don't share your contact details directly to your clients. Once the deal is done you may be allowed to share the details.
I will provide more details in my next posts on Freelancing terminology. Stay tuned.
Regards,
Freelancer
I want more Money....
Hi,
I have spent a lot of time in PTC sites. I earned my first money online at NEOBUX. I received the money to my Alertpay account. I have changed my mind because until now I have little doubt in my mind about online money. But now I got my money. It is just a few dollars but gave me a lot of confidence on earning online.
Now, I decided to find different ways to earn money online. I have visited many other sites and have read many articles. In this time I have find some informative sites. Gradually I become a pro. I have gained better knowledge on Blogging, Website business and many more.
I want big money so I have to find the best sites which will pay good money. Some of my online friends have suggested me some sites to work but I didn't find them better. I have a habit of reading articles and e books. I have downloaded many articles read them when I got time.
One day I have find a new way which have given a great chance to earn more money. I have seen an ad which is for online writers. I went to the site and registered. I haven't got any chance to work at first but I spent my time with the site watching how to get project. Then I find out to work online and how to get projects. I have started my Freelance career.
The simple truth is if your aim is small you will achieve small and if it is big you will achieve big. PTC sites pay you for sure but how much?. They pay in 0.001$ which cannot going to fulfill your needs. So PTC sites is not a good option if you want to make online career. So what it is?
As I said there are many. The best one among them is Freelancing. If you want to earn more money then go for a freelancing career. It is one of the best option for online money. You will be paid for your skills and your knowledge. Everyone have skills in some field. Some of us are good at programming, designing, writing, editing, translation, SEO and many more. For beginners it can be Data entry, transcription, Captcha entry etc.
All you need to do is to find a better place to show case your skills and get work and get money. I will guide you in that. I will help you in finding a better place to find work you are interested to do. I will help you in making money online just using your skills and nothing else.
As of now, let's start with the Freelancing. Let me guide you on how to start on that. There are many Freelance websites online which are helping freelancers in finding work. The main advantages of freelance websites are:
1. They bring all freelancers and clients in one place
2. They help in find work and freelancers easily to complete their task and to earn money
3. They help in make secure deals
Hence working from Freelance websites is always preferable. Because you will be get paid for sure if you have done work. There are many processes in Freelancer websites that will help in getting your payment without any issues.
Regards,
Freelancer
I have spent a lot of time in PTC sites. I earned my first money online at NEOBUX. I received the money to my Alertpay account. I have changed my mind because until now I have little doubt in my mind about online money. But now I got my money. It is just a few dollars but gave me a lot of confidence on earning online.
Now, I decided to find different ways to earn money online. I have visited many other sites and have read many articles. In this time I have find some informative sites. Gradually I become a pro. I have gained better knowledge on Blogging, Website business and many more.
I want big money so I have to find the best sites which will pay good money. Some of my online friends have suggested me some sites to work but I didn't find them better. I have a habit of reading articles and e books. I have downloaded many articles read them when I got time.
One day I have find a new way which have given a great chance to earn more money. I have seen an ad which is for online writers. I went to the site and registered. I haven't got any chance to work at first but I spent my time with the site watching how to get project. Then I find out to work online and how to get projects. I have started my Freelance career.
The simple truth is if your aim is small you will achieve small and if it is big you will achieve big. PTC sites pay you for sure but how much?. They pay in 0.001$ which cannot going to fulfill your needs. So PTC sites is not a good option if you want to make online career. So what it is?
As I said there are many. The best one among them is Freelancing. If you want to earn more money then go for a freelancing career. It is one of the best option for online money. You will be paid for your skills and your knowledge. Everyone have skills in some field. Some of us are good at programming, designing, writing, editing, translation, SEO and many more. For beginners it can be Data entry, transcription, Captcha entry etc.
All you need to do is to find a better place to show case your skills and get work and get money. I will guide you in that. I will help you in finding a better place to find work you are interested to do. I will help you in making money online just using your skills and nothing else.
As of now, let's start with the Freelancing. Let me guide you on how to start on that. There are many Freelance websites online which are helping freelancers in finding work. The main advantages of freelance websites are:
1. They bring all freelancers and clients in one place
2. They help in find work and freelancers easily to complete their task and to earn money
3. They help in make secure deals
Hence working from Freelance websites is always preferable. Because you will be get paid for sure if you have done work. There are many processes in Freelancer websites that will help in getting your payment without any issues.
Regards,
Freelancer
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