How to do Freelancing work Posted by Stranger on 8:17 AM Digg it Bookmark it Stumble it Email to friend

Check out these websites if you are thinking to start a freelancing work

Most of the freelance marketplaces are free to join since we get a small percentage of pay cut in exchange, while others impose a low membership fee. The freelancing community is growing fast and has seen a rising need for programmers in particular, as well as data entry, virtual assistant and SEO-related services.

However, what I want to discuss today is about an 'work at home opportunity' which required US $49.99 to sign up for. Sounds pretty normal to you? Except that for this one, you are paying just to get information on where to get freelancing projects, specifically data entry and 'simple form-filling' or emailing assignments. Like duh! Please don't insult my intelligence - what's the use of search engines??

With more and more fast money-making opportunities online, we should all make the most educated decisions before paying for anything. There is no such thing as overnight success and please don't dream of making big bucks since the first day u sign up on anything. Be realistic!

For starters, you may wish to read up on my take for a newbie's strategy - if you are into online marketing - freelancers, check out the sites to join below. Kindly note that all the following uses time-tracker softwares so you won't need to worrying about billing - they'll process it for you.

1) oDesk.com


Free to join freelance marketplace for freelancers and buyers alike. Complete your profile, take the oDesk Readiness Test and apply for jobs. Also, you may want to take at least 4 other Tests which will increase your job application quota to 20 per week. *All Tests are free on oDesk.

2) Elance.com

You may join for a free Basic account but your job search is limited to just one category eg. Writing & Translation. Basic comes with 3 Connects. Once you are confident that this site brings you enough to invest more, the membership upgrade is $10/ mth.

You will also get monthly "Connects" which are credits required to apply for a job. Opt to top-up credits at $5 for 10 Connects.

Other Freelance Marketplaces are:

3) LimeExchange.com
Free to join

4) BizReef.com
Free to join

5) DirectFreelance.com
Free to join

Happy Freelancing! :)