What Are Freelance Job Bidding Websites?
A freelance job bidding website, in the simplest terms, is a medium that brings together service providers (a.k.a. freelancers) and those looking to hire someone on a contractual basis. Some popular freelance bidding websites include: Elance.com, Guru.com, Rentacoder.com and ifreelance.com. How Do They Work? Each of these sites differs in fees, number of bids allowed per billing cycle and quality of jobs being offered, but there are many similarities as well. A service provider generally creates a profile that showcases their work, lists their experience and education, and allows the individual to flaunt their skills. Creating a good profile can often mean the difference between being awarded a project and being passed over. Think of your profile as your expanded resume, it is the strongest way to market yourself and promote your services on a bidding site. After creating a solid profile, you can begin searching the project listings. They can be arranged by category (writing, administr
