Topic

Freelancing

A collection of 9 issues

Upwork Profile Optimization Tips and Tricks: How to Create a Client-Winning CV

Getting yourself listed on Upwork as a freelancer is easy. Making your profile stand out is not. Well, not now when you have this article here detailing the intricacies of Upwork profile optimization. Quick Facts About Upwork Upwork is one of the biggest freelancing platforms in the world connecting independent

Must-Read Books for Freelancers: From Classics to Modern Gems

Freelancers are quite reading public. However, it’s not HOW MUCH your read, it’s WHAT you read and WHAT you get out of it. Here is the definitive list of books for freelancers. Foreword “Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the

How Much Should You Charge as a Freelancer? 5 Steps to Smart Freelance Pricing

As with other “tough” questions, the answer is too multifaceted to be given in a single sentence. Hence, the article! It All Starts With… …how much you spend! Before you even start thinking about the price for your freelance services, you must realize how much money you are going to

The Hidden and the Obvious Pros and Cons of Living a Digital Nomad Life

Being a hobo is not really cool. However, if you take this game «pro» and call yourself a «digital nomad», it will make all the difference in the world. But how do you know if being a digital nomad is right for you? Read on to find out. Who Is

Letter to freelancers who dislike screenshot monitoring

Hi! I am Ross. I am one of the creators of Screenshot Monitor. I would like to address the small but loud group of freelancers who take a high moral stance against using screenshot monitoring. For example I’ve recently stumbled on this conversation on Reddit about our service (the

How to Organize Your Freelance Workspace for Maximum Productivity

It’s actually a way more important topic than you think. If you follow these simple recommendations, you will be amazed by the results they produce. Are You a Freelancer Yet? Old methods and approaches to working are slowly dying out. Days of well-groomed men in suits and ties hurrying

Top Platforms Freelancers Can Use to Showcase Their Works

For many freelancers, the hardest aspect of getting your business up and running is acquiring your initial set of customers. And with the U.S. projecting its workforce to be nearly 50.9% freelance in 2027, it’s imperative you’re able to cut through the noise and get in

Top Payment Options for Freelancers

The universal goal of businesses and freelancers is getting paid for their efforts. In case of online work space, the payer and the payee may reside long away from each other. The financial transactions between a freelancer and a buyer needs a channel to take place. There are many ways

How to avoid scams on Upwork and Freelancer

Scammers are not only targeting you via emails or lucrative ads, they are also common on Upwork (formerly oDesk), Freelancer.com and other freelancing marketplaces. If you are not cautious, it is easy to fall prey to scams on Upwork or Freelancer. Scammers will get their jobs done by you