Tips and Tricks To Find Freelance Work Online

In the old days of dial-up internet service and rotary phones, the best options to find freelance work were cold-calling potential clients, crafting an irresistible sales letter or sending a direct mail piece.

Thanks to the launch of online auction sites and freelance job directories, creative consultants are just a point and a click away from paying clients and lots of opportunities for freelance work.

Want to add a little more freelance cash into your business bank account?  Follow these 4 tips to find freelance jobs and get paid to write online.

Use the search engines to query freelance work online

Start by typing the words “freelance work”  into the internet search engines. Peruse these recommended sites by type of freelance work advertised. Submit your information only to freelance job sites that list detailed information about their job postings.

Check to see if there are any suggestions from a community of trusted freelancers to determine if the job postings are credible and reliable.

Check for payment, job description and contact details when applying for freelance work online

If the job posting does not have detailed information about the freelance work: payment offered, type of experience required or contact information, don’t waste time submitting your information.

A request to bid on a gig requires time, effort and strategy. Ask questions. Don’t assume that you will be paid for your work. Also ask if you will retain the intellectual property rights to your freelance writing, design or technology efforts.

Visit blogs and websites that post freelance jobs online

There are many freelance classified sites and job sites (free and paid) online. From job boards to Craigslist, online jobs await if you know where to look. Check these sites daily for freelance job postings for all creative disciplines.

• Craigslist
• GetAFreelancer
• Rentacoder
• Ifreelance (fee)
• Elance (fee)
• Guru (fee)
• Problogger Jobs
• Freelance Writing Jobs
• GoFreelance

Sign up for freelance staffing agencies

Aquent and Paladin are two staffing agencies that find jobs for freelance talent. With offices in most major cities, both companies place marketing and advertising freelance talent. Visit their websites to submit your portfolio and resume. If you are looking to transition to a full-time job, these firms place permanent creative talent as well.

Use these tried and true methods to find freelance work online. Armed with these tips you can bypass the scams and unscrupulous clients, and find freelance work online.

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