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 »
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 »
Last week, WebWorkerDaily posted an article about being green - 4 simple tips to working green. The fourth point hit a little close to home. I am a night owl by nature - it is extremely easy for me to slip into a nocturnal routine. When I was bound to a normal 8-5 schedule, ... more »