Hi, I'm Aimee. I'll be filling in for Danalyn on a few articles since she has so much on her plate at the moment. That's how it is when you're in high demand. We all want to be sought after for our skills right? This article will provide some good tips on putting your best foot forward to ... more »
In the past 6 years, my freelancing work day (on the weekends, when I was working fulltime) has always gone something like this: Wake up at noon Goof off for an hour or so Play eenie meenie miney mo to pick a client project to start working on for the day Goof off for another hour Actually get started ... 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 »
In a recent interview I gave1, one of the questions asked was: Any tips on developing trust with new buyers? This is what I had to say about it: Just do the job and do it well - that's the best way to build trust and credibility. Because I had to keep my answers relatively succinct, I ... 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 »
Often, when bidding on jobs, we want to do whatever it takes to secure the client. As a writer, this may mean providing samples based on what the buyer stipulates. While I still argue that this is a risky tactic in terms of your intellectual property, there are things that can be done to help avoid getting burned ... more »