Freelancer.com March 2012 Newsletter

Hello, d945gcnlx!

Here's your monthly update on developments at Freelancer.com:

* The competition is heating up in the world's LARGEST online Scavenger Hunt!
* Announcing US$5000 "Complete your brand NEW profile" contest winners!
* Freelancer.com wins 18th AIMIA People's Choice Award!
* TheNextWeb: CEO Matt Barrie speaking in Amsterdam (April)
* Become an expert with Freelancer.com's latest Exams
* Suggestion of the Month Winner for February
* GET 10 FREE IMAGES FROM BIGSTOCK

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The competition is heating up in the world's LARGEST online Scavenger Hunt!

With over 6977 competitors, 1928 teams and only 4 days to go, the
scavenger hunt is starting to come down to the wire for our top
competitors as they continue to rack up the points in their pursuit to
take home a slice of the US$50,000 prize money!

We've seen some amazing submissions from the teams:

Team Cyberpaul surprises the public with a flashmob for task #46:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=llX9u7-hHQw

Team WearTheFoxHat shows the British Royal Family how to plank for task #3:
http://i.imgur.com/Dqg6V.jpg

Here are the current top 5 teams:
Cyberpaul - 2124 pts
designlife - 1855 pts
Pearlson - 1355 pts
Scavengers - 1273 pts
WearTheFoxHat - 1147 pts

We're also giving out a daily US$1000 prize to teams who tally the
most points each day.

The daily prize winners so far are:
13th March: Cyberpaul
14th March: designlife
15th March: Pearlson
16th March: Reddit
19th March: Cyberpaul
20th March: WearTheFoxHat

If you haven't signed up yet, head over to scavenger.freelancer.com.

Join a team and get scavenging to WIN!!

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Announcing the US$5,000 "Complete your brand NEW profile" winners!

We've had an overwhelming response for our "Complete your brand NEW
profile" competition, making the decision to choose winners tough for
our judges. All entrants have done a fantastic job completing their
brand new profiles and would like to congratulate the following
winners:

archjsd - Best Overall Profile - $2000 Grand Prize
https://www.freelancer.com/users/2649161.html

ovxsolutions - Best Developer or Programmer Profile - $500
https://www.freelancer.com/users/872249.html

cliftonj - Best Web Designer Profile - $500
https://www.freelancer.com/users/2118054.html

Sevenbros - Best Designers or Animator Profile - $500
https://www.freelancer.com/users/2549044.html

aelanadula - Best Writer Profile - $500
https://www.freelancer.com/users/2630086.html

bolshedvorsky - Best Mobile Developer or Designer Profile - $500
https://www.freelancer.com/users/2180672.html

moyPH - Best Marketer, Data Entry Professional or Other Category Profile - $500
https://www.freelancer.com/users/2164801.html

Your Freelancer Profile is your greatest asset on Freelancer.com. Use
it to earn more by showcasing your Skills, Experience and
Reputation. Employers are hiring freelancers directly from their
Profiles so don't miss out!

Complete yours now!

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Freelancer.com wins the 18th AIMIA People's Choice Award!

We dominated yet again to win our 2nd AIMIA Award two years in a row!
This time for the People's Choice Award!

http://www.aimia.com.au/home/awards/aimia-awards/18th-aimia-awards-winners/people-s-choice-award

The AIMIA awards celebrate the best work of Australia's digital
content, services and applications industry across a range of
consumer, business, government and not-for-profit categories.

You, our community, are the reason we keep getting nominated and thank
you all for your ongoing support!

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TheNextWeb: CEO Matt Barrie speaking in Amsterdam (April)

The 7th edition of The Next Web Conference is the place for all web
and mobile professionals. They are expecting 1800 attendees, which
will be a blend of decision makers from the European & American tech
scene, developers, start-ups, innovators, along with venture
capitalists, industry journalists, bloggers, and senior level
executives.

Matt Barrie is speaking at this conference so, if you get the chance,
make sure you attend and listen to his talk about "The Next Big
Thing!"

Read more about The Next Web 2012:

http://thenextweb.com/conference/

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Become an expert with Freelancer.com's latest Exams

Freelancer.com exams are the best way for freelancers to get
qualified, show off their skills and win more work. Employers will be
able to use freelancers' exam performance to gauge the skill-sets of
different freelancers and make more informed decisions when awarding
projects.

Here are our newest exams:
Ant Level 1
Ant Level 2
Ant Level 3
Google Checkout Level 1
Google Checkout Level 2
Google Checkout Level 3
Haskell Level 1
Haskell Level 2
Haskell Level 3
lex & yacc Level 1
lex & yacc Level 2
lex & yacc Level 3
Scheme Level 1
Scheme Level 2
Scheme Level 3
VPN Level 1
VPN Level 2
VPN Level 3

Be recognized as an expert by taking an exam now:

http://www.freelancer.com/exam/exams/index.php

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Suggestion of the Month Winner for February

Congratulations to hunny9990000, from Pakistan, for suggesting to
prominently display profile pictures with usernames on the bid
listings.

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.

http://www.freelancer.com/users/helpdesk.php

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GET 10 FREE IMAGES FROM BIGSTOCK

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Offer ends March 31st.

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That's it for now!

Regards
Matt Barrie

Chief Executive
Freelancer.com

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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Freelancer.com Internet Scavenger Hunt - One Day Out!!!

Scavenger Hunt -- One Day Out! The 2012 Freelancer.com Internet Scavenger Hunt is about to begin! Complete tasks spread across the entire globe and you could win a part of the $50,000 in prize money! We are aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the biggest Internet scavenger hunt ever, so with only one day to go before the competition starts this is the perfect time to register! This is going to be MASSIVE!! Sign up and create a team     Complete as many tasks as possible     Team with the most points wins! All registered participants will recieve a special Scavenger Hunt Badge displayed on their profile!

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2012 Freelancer.com Internet Scavenger Hunt Update - Join NOW!

Scavenger Hunt Updates -- One Week Out! The 2012 Freelancer.com Internet Scavenger Hunt involves tasks spread across the entire globe! With over $50,000 in prizes to be won, will your team claim victory? With only one week to go, here are the latest updates! Fully fledged FAQ section to get you started Sample questions to get your head in the game Over 3,000 signed up competitors in over 40 countries We've applied to the Guiness Book of World Records for the world's largest Scavenger Hunt! Anyone in the world can register -- it's free, so invite your friends! The fun starts on March 9th! Why not create a team for your school, university, company, knitting group, extended family and pogo stick enthusiast club! Sign up and create a team     Complete as many tasks as possible     Team with the most points wins!

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Introducing new membership plans and get your FREE 30-day trial

Notification 27 February 2012   Hi d945gcnlx, We're proud to offer you 4 new membership plans on Freelancer.com. Get more benefits from the most affordable paid memberships we've ever had, starting at just US$4.95 per month (previously US$24.95)! Get your FREE 30-day trial! The revised plans are called Free (no cost), Basic (US$4.95/month), Standard (US$24.95/month) and Premium (US$49.95/month), and PayPal verified users can try the Basic membership plan free for 30 days, with the following benefits: Express Withdrawals - Withdraw your money fast, direct to your bank or financial institution (where available). Employer Following - You'll know immediately when your favorite Employers post projects. Take advantage by making your strongest bid over everyone else! Bookmark projects and never miss another earning opportunity! Simply bid later. Get 500% more bids than Free members! Increase your Skills by 150% over Free members! Larger Portfolio - Display 4 times more samples of your best work than Free members! Your trial is 100% obligation free. You can join any plan for as long as you like, switch plans at any time, or cancel your membership before your 30 days are up. It's that easy! Sign up now or learn more! Join our Affiliate Program We pay out thousands of dollars each month to users who successfully promote us. Learn how» Earn cash referring friends! We share the commissions we make from the friends you invite. Start Inviting»   Follow us   Like us Unsubscribe from this mailing list. (ID:1578860)

Freelancer.com's Internet Scavenger Hunt

Join in to WIN a share of $50,000! Form a team anywhere and join the world's largest online scavenger hunt! Sign up and create a team     Complete as many tasks as possible     Team with the most points wins!

Freelancer.com February 2012 Newsletter

Hello, d945gcnlx!

Here's your monthly update on developments at Freelancer.com:

* You decide the US$5,000 'Expose our Logo' People's Choice Winner!
* CONTEST EXTENDED: Share US$5,000 in the "Complete your Profile" contest!
* Vote for Freelancer.com to dominate the 2012 AIMIA Awards!
* New Freelancer country sites launched in Singapore and India
* Freelancer CEO Matt Barrie speaking at SXSW in March
* Become an expert with Freelancer.com's latest Exams
* Suggestion of the Month Winner for January

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You decide the US$5,000 "Expose our Logo" People's Choice Winner!

The Expose Our Logo contest winners will be decided on February
20. Our panel of judges are considering the most viral, musical,
visible and publicity gathering entries, but there's one prize
that only you can decide - the US$5,000 People's Choice Award!

All you have to do is visit the competition page link below,
watch the videos and "Like" those you think deserve the prize.
You can vote for any or all of the entries!

Time's running out though. You have just days left to "Like"
the videos so do it now! Visit:

https://www.freelancer.com/competitions/

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CONTEST EXTENDED: Share US$5,000 in the "Complete your Profile" contest!

Due to popular demand we've agreed to extend the contest to
March 8! That's how popular the new Profiles have been!

Complete your Profile page on Freelancer.com by then and use
it to earn more money, starting with your share of US$5,000!

We're giving away cash prizes to the best, most complete
Profiles in the following categories:

- Best Overall Profile $2000 Grand Prize
- Best Developer or Programmer Profile $500
- Best Web Designer Profile $500
- Best Designers or Animator Profile $500
- Best Writer Profile $500
- Best Mobile Developer or Designer Profile $500
- Best Marketer, Data Entry Professional or Other Category
Profile $500

You could win by doing simple things such as adding your photo,
writing a few short sentences about yourself, filling in your
Skills and education, completing your resume and uploading
samples of your work!

For contest details, and your chance to win, complete your
profile now and submit your entry at:

https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Complete-your-brand-NEW-Freelancer-com-Profile--4268.html

To learn more about your new Profile read our blog post:

http://blog.freelancer.com/general-announcements/freelancer-com-launches-new-profiles

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Vote for Freelancer.com to dominate the 2012 AIMIA Awards!

Freelancer.com has been nominated for 2 People's Choice awards;
Best Enterprise and Best Classifieds site; by the Australian
Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA).

You, our community, are the reason we keep getting nominated
for these awards, and we want to dominate them all!

Vote for a Freelancer.com clean sweep in both categories and
let's celebrate!

Vote Freelancer.com in the Best Enterprise category:

http://www.aimia.com.au/home/awards/aimia-awards/18th-aimia-awards-finalists/best-enterprise

Vote Freelancer.com in the Best Classifieds category:

http://www.aimia.com.au/home/awards/aimia-awards/18th-aimia-awards-finalists/best-classifieds

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Freelancer country sites launched in Singapore and India

2012 will hopefully be even more profitable for business owners
and Freelancers in Singapore and India, now that there are
dedicated Freelancer sites in both countries. Our CEO, Matt
Barrie, had a blast launching Freelancer.in and Freelancer.sg,
and meeting Freelancers and business owners alike. He's
enthusiastic about giving entrepreneurs all over the world
local and global opportunities through dedicated country sites.

Learn more about the site launches by reading our press releases:

India

http://press.freelancer.com.s3.amazonaws.com/2012-02-09-Freelancer.com-india-launch.pdf

Singapore

http://press.freelancer.com.s3.amazonaws.com/2012-02-13-Freelancer.com-launches-Freelancer.sg.pdf

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Freelancer CEO Matt Barrie speaking at SXSW in March.

Matt's one of the Top 20 speakers, out of 600 of the brightest
minds in the tech industry, at the 19th Annual SXSW in March
2012. The interactive conference is being held in Texas, and
showcases the best new websites, games and startup ideas.

Read more about SXSW 2012 and see the speaker lineup:

http://sxsw.com/node/9580

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Become an expert with Freelancer.com's latest Exams

Freelancer.com exams are the best way for freelancers to get more
qualified, show off their skills and win more work. Employers
will be able to use freelancers' exam performance to gauge
the skill-sets of different freelancers and make more informed
decisions when awarding projects.

Here are our newest exams:

ADO.NET Level 1
DNS & BIND Level 1
DNS & BIND Level 2
DNS & BIND Level 3
LINQ.NET Level 1
MS Azure Level 2
Network Programming Level 1
Network Programming Level 2
Network Programming Level 3
SED & AWK Level 1
SED & AWK Level 2
SED & AWK Level 3
SharePoint Level 3
SharePoint 2010 Level 1
SharePoint 2010 Level 2
SharePoint 2010 Level 3
UML Level 1
UML Level 2
UML Level 3
Windows Phone Level 3

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Suggestion of the Month Winner for January

Congratulations to SalimuddinSultan, from Bangladesh, for suggesting
Freelancers be able to review a project description when
placing a bid. This enables all Freelancers to submit proposals
that address all the Employer's needs.

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.

http://www.freelancer.com/users/helpdesk.php

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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Changes to Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

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Dear Google user, We're getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that's a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting our desire to create one beautifully simple and intuitive experience across Google. We believe this stuff matters, so please take a few minutes to read our updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/policies. These changes will take effect on March 1, 2012.
One policy, one Google experience
Easy to work across Google Our new policy reflects a single product experience that does what you need, when you want it to. Whether reading an email that reminds you to schedule a family get-together or finding a favorite video that you want to share, we want to ensure you can move across Gmail, Calendar, Search, YouTube, or whatever your life calls for with ease.		Tailored for you If you're signed into Google, we can do things like suggest search queries – or tailor your search results – based on the interests you've expressed in Google+, Gmail, and YouTube. We'll better understand which version of Pink or Jaguar you're searching for and get you those results faster.		Easy to share and collaborate When you post or create a document online, you often want others to see and contribute. By remembering the contact information of the people you want to share with, we make it easy for you to share in any Google product or service with minimal clicks and errors.
Protecting your privacy hasn't changed Our goal is to provide you with as much transparency and choice as possible, through products like Google Dashboard and Ads Preferences Manager, alongside other tools. Our privacy principles remain unchanged. And we'll never sell your personal information or share it without your permission (other than rare circumstances like valid legal requests).		Understand how Google uses your data If you want to learn more about your data on Google and across the web, including tips and advice for staying safe online, check out http://www.google.com/goodtoknow		Got questions? We got answers. Visit our FAQ at http://www.google.com/policies/faq to read more about the changes. (We figured our users might have a question or twenty-two.)
Notice of Change March 1, 2012 is when the new Privacy Policy and Terms will come into effect. If you choose to keep using Google once the change occurs, you will be doing so under the new Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Please do not reply to this email. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. Also, never enter your Google Account password after following a link in an email or chat to an untrusted site. Instead, go directly to the site, such as mail.google.com or www.google.com/accounts. Google will never email you to ask for your password or other sensitive information.