4 Places to Find Your Next Freelancer
One of the keys to finding a great freelancer to create your bonus is to initially cast a wide net. The more potential freelancers you review, the more likely it is that you’ll find the best one to meet your needs and budget.
Here’s where to look:
- Search Google. Be sure to check both the organic results as well as the sponsored ads.
- Post projects on freelancing sites. These sites include upwork.com, freelancer.com and guru.com.
- Ask your colleagues and contacts. Send private emails or messages, post publicly on Facebook, and blog about your needs.
- Create a want ad. You can place an ad in a local newspaper, or even on a website like CraigsList or a local employment group on Facebook.
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Freelancer
You’ve decided to hire a freelancer to create your bonus product. Do your due diligence so you can answer the following questions about each potential freelancer you’re considering:
- Does the freelancer have an impressive portfolio?
- What do the references say about the freelancer?
- Does the freelancer have good feedback and ratings on freelancing sites (where applicable)?
- Does a Google search show that the freelancer has a good reputation for providing high-quality work?
- Does the freelancer’s rate fit your budget?
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5 Things Every Project B.R.I.E.F. Ought to Include
One of the keys to getting great results when you’re outsourcing is to create an effective project brief for your freelancers. Here are five things every B.R.I.E.F. ought to include:
Bountiful Details: Your freelancer isn’t a mind reader, so provide plenty of details such as the working title, purpose of the product, what you want readers to do when they’re finished reading, and everything else the freelancer knows to create a good end result.
Requirements: These are the specifics, such as how long you want your product to be, whether you want graphics included, and similar requirements.
Invitation to Ask Questions: You want to make sure your freelancer doesn’t feel like they’re bothering you if they ask questions.
Examples: First you tell your freelancer what you want, then you show them examples so they truly understand what you’re looking for.
Formatting Instructions: For example, you might tell your freelancer you prefer to have a text document that includes lots of bulleted lists.
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