Here are the latest developments on Freelancer.com:
* Find Freelancers by Skill using our new directory
* Hire Freelancers directly from their Profile page
* Invoicing is now available for Fixed price projects
* Announcing NEW exams on Freelancer.com
* Freelancer.com CEO Matt Barrie speaking at SXSW 2012!
* Improved file sharing - Easily upload and download files
* Suggestion of the Month Winner for October
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Find Freelancers by Skill in our new directory
You can now hire the best Freelancers, by Skill, from our new
Find Freelancers directory! It's a list of top ranked Freelancers,
by Reputation, making it easy for you to hire the ideal Freelancer
on the spot!
Here's how it works:
- Select a Skill
- We'll list the top candidates
- Make an offer to your preferred Freelancer(s) by clicking Hire Me
Read our blog post for more information:
http://blog.freelancer.com/new-features/everyone-can-find-and-directly-hire-freelancers-from-our-new-find-freelancers-directory/
Start hiring for your next project now by going to:
http://www.freelancer.com/directory/freelancer.php
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Hire Freelancers directly from their Profile page!
Employers, we know you've worked with Freelancers who are so
good that you've wanted to hire them again. That's why we
created Hire Me, plus, we've also added a "Contact list" from
which you can easily rehire Freelancers you've previously
hired.
Here's how it works:
- Click Hire Me, on any Freelancer's Profile, to make them an
offer.
- Create your project using the form, specifying the amount
you'll pay.
- The Freelancer receives your offer and must accept or decline
it.
- By accepting your offer, that Freelancer is automatically
added to your Contact List, making it easy to rehire them for
upcoming projects.
- When your project is complete the details are displayed in
an easy-to-read table, giving you a record of who did what.
As always, for your safety, make sure you use our Milestone
Payment system and only pay when you're satisfied with the work.
Advice for Freelancers
Hire Me can be a consistent and significant source of income
for you now that Employers can approach you directly!
Employers will hire you on the strength of your Profile so make
sure yours is 100% complete and stands out.
Adding a photo and updating your About Me section are 2 easy ways
to enhance your Profile, and here are some more:
- Jump straight to the top of the Find Freelancers directory!
Starting at US$1 for 7 days, sponsor your placement on page 1
of the directory. You can also highlight your entry for US$1
a week.
- Promote your Freelancer Profile link through Facebook, Twitter,
your website and any other method you use to communicate with
everyone, including previous Employers! The simplest way is
to include a link to your Profile in your email signature.
- Certify your skills with Freelancer exams - Be recognized as
an expert in a specific skill. We've got hundreds to choose from,
and just added some new ones below!
Stand out from your competitors, by implementing these recommendations,
and let the money come to you!
Read our blog post for more information:
http://blog.freelancer.com/new-features/hire-freelancers-directly-from-their-profile-page-no-more-%E2%80%9Cprivate-project-for-%E2%80%9D-posts/
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Invoicing is now available for Fixed price projects
Freelancers, track your project earnings and expenses with our
easy to use invoicing system! It's a convenient way to formally
request payment once you've completed the work.
Simply describe the tasks you performed, and their dollar
value, to produce a quick invoice. You can also include related
project expenses, such as hosting. That way, you're not out of
pocket.
Employers, invoicing will greatly improve your record keeping,
now that all your invoices are stored on-site as PDFs, ready
for you to view at any time.
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Announcing NEW exams on Freelancer.com!
Freelancer.com proficiency exams are the best way to promote your
expertise to potential Employers. We have a wide selection of exams
covering Technology, Design, Engineering, Marketing and more!
Here are our newest exams:
Adobe Illustrator CS5 Level 2
Adobe Illustrator CS5 Level 3
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Level 3
Blackberry Programming 2
Blogging Level 1
Blogging Level 2
Blogging Level 3
Ethernet for Admins 1
JQuery Level 1
Lotus Notes end user 1
PHP5 Level 2
PHP5 Level 3
Prototype (Javascript framework) Level 1
Prototype Level 2
SQL Server Level 1
SQL Server Level 2
SQL Server Level 3
SQLite Level 1
SQLite Level 2
SQLite Level 3
Be recognized as an expert by taking an exam now:
http://www.freelancer.com/exam/exams/index.php
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Freelancer.com CEO Matt Barrie speaking at SXSW 2012!
The 19th Annual SXSW Interactive features the brightest minds in
emerging technology. It showcases the best new websites, games
and startup ideas, and Matt's one of their top 20 speakers
out of 600!
It's THE event to preview what's unfolding in the tech world,
and we'll be sure to keep you updated on all the details before
SXSW 19 commences in March 2012!
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Improved file sharing - Easily upload and download multiple files
Your productivity will increase with our latest enhancement:
Firefox, Chrome and Safari users can now upload and download
multiple project files with our new drag and drop interface.
You can use it once you've hired a Freelancer and your project
has started.
We've also increased the maximum file size from 20mb so, gone
are the days of sending, and receiving, one file at a time!
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Suggestion of the Month Winner for October
aviran from Israel wins US$250 for multiple suggestions including
adding a watchlist for projects, improving the Project Clarification
Board and making the Employer's username and project description more
prominent when a Freelancer is placing their bid.
Thank you and keep those suggestions coming in for your chance to win
US$250 each month.
Submit your idea or ideas as a support ticket in the "Suggestions"
category.
That's it for now!
Regards
Matt Barrie
Chief Executive
Freelancer.com
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us. We'd be happy to help!
Regards,
Freelancer.com Support
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