Using Freelance Websites: 7 Professional Tips To Guarantee You Get The Greatest Jobs   by Adam Bauthues

in Website Promotion    (submitted 2012-01-17)

Using Freelance websites may be a exceptional way to institute a portfolio, fill in gaps between assignments and expand your customer base. However, not all projects are created equally and there's definitely a few tricks and tips to make sure you get the most prolific jobs. Here are seven tips for using freelance websites.

# 1 Maximize your membership. Most freelancing websites offer varying degrees of memberships. That means if you have a regular membership that allows you to bid on ten jobs a month, you would like to be choosy with the jobs you bid on. Desire jobs that match your expertise and make a habit of looking over the freelance websites once a week, once each morning, or however fits best into your schedule. Some sites will email you jobs that match specified criteria, which will save you time undergoing endless job postings.

# 2 Seek providers that post jobs frequently and come through with them For example, you don't need to bid on a job where the provider has posted 110 jobs in the past six months and only completed or carried out on ten. Instead, find reputable projects and establishments.

# 3 Review buyer feedback. We don't need to tell you that some jobs just may not be worth the headaches and buyers could be a real pain in the rear. Of course, also wonderful customers who are great to work with. Review feedback on potential companies before bidding on a project.

# 4 Trust your instincts. Bid on projects that make you feel positive about them. Projects that get you stimulated will help you put your best foot forward when bidding and communicating with the buyer. This enthusiasm and confidence in your instincts will translate in your communications and you're actually more likely to receive the job.

# 5 Customize your sum for each project when using freelance websites. Buyers can tell if you're simply cutting and pasting the same old bid verbiage for every project. Target your bid for the specific project and share your relevant experience.

# 6 Ask questions. One of the biggest mistakes freelancers make when using freelance websites is that they're afraid to ask questions. Instead, they make assumptions and the result is often costly to them, making them lose money on the project and perhaps not give as positive an impression as they could have.

# 7 Most freelancing websites enable you to publish a profile. That's great, but it also helps if you can link to your website or show relevant examples in your bid. For example, if you're bidding on a graphic design project for a pet food company and you have logos you've designed for the pet industry, attach those to your bid although they're already in your portfolio.

Finally, and perhaps above all else, be professional and treat others as you would like to be treated when using freelance websites. Respond promptly to questions from potential customers, be willing to negotiate, and always be positive and polite. You might not be chosen for the project you're bidding on; however, customers remember people they're impressed with and you may be the freelancer they contact the next time they have a project.

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