Here's a funny little video any freelance graphic designer should be able to relate to. Actually, it happens in just about any field - people don't understand the intricacies of what your job entails. However, in the real world, we can't all talk to our clients like this. If only... Ha! Direct link ... more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How many times have you been in this situation? You're out to dinner with family or friends and someone asks, "So, what are you doing for a living now?" For some reason, people love to talk about what they do for work. Everything we do and are is externally identified by what we do for ... more »