These days, even if you don't use Twitter, you're a rare individual if you haven't even heard of it. It takes the social media phenomenon to a new level. On Twitter you can see and be seen, in only 140 characters. This means it's quick, and it forces you to get to the point of what you want ... more »
The topic of rates often turns into a heated discussion, whether it's in the oDesk Community Forums or any other freelance outlet. I think it was summed up best by Rebecca in this post: You know, I think the people who start the threads don't realize that this topic has come up repeatedly, and searching first doesn't occur to ... more »
Like eBay, feedback on oDesk is an extremely important part of ensuring your success. Having great feedback lets potential buyers know that your previous buyers were happy with your performance - in other words: you did an excellent job for someone else, you'll probably do an excellent job for me. However, you can't always please everyone. ... more »
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the oDesk Community Forums is there to help you. Whether you have a general question or need basic (non-account-specific) technical support, the buyers and providers on the forums are there to offer help, guidance, advice, and support. However, as with all social situations, there are certain things ... more »
Or perhaps this entry would be more aptly titled: Search first, post later. Quite frankly, I get tired of seeing posts like this in the oDesk Community Forums. And it's not so much the posts themselves, but the sheer volume of posts that repeat the same statement two posts down. I'm not the only one, either. ... more »
Every so often, whether it's in the oDesk Community Forums or via email, I get asked how much time I spend searching for and applying to jobs. Truth be told, I don't spend much time searching at all - buyers find me, and they do the inviting. Does this mean I'm just that good? While sometimes ... more »