http://homeofficewomen.com/2007/02/01/our-first-experience-with-elancecom/ Work at Home Mom . Home Office. Affiliate Marketing from Home . Earn Money from Home Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:13:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://homeofficewomen.com/2007/02/01/our-first-experience-with-elancecom/comment-page-1/#comment-95 IrreverentFreelancer Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:34:34 +0000 http://homeofficewomen.com/?p=63#comment-95 Hello, I've been an Elancer for twice as long as Heidi has and I have to beg to differ with both you and her. First off, providers who take "the trouble to complete the job even before [it] was awarded" are providing what is called free mockups, which are vehemently frowned upon in the creative realm. Basically, this provider is giving away his time with no guarantee of ever being paid for it. BIG no, no. Second, what Heidi says is only partially true. Yes, there are always newbies who will sell themselves for next to nothing in exchange for a good feedback review. But ask yourself, "Why?" If they're really good at what they do, there are projects to be had at fair prices elsewhere. When you're truly good at what you do, there's no need to sell yourself short. I think if you really compare the $2000 bidders' portfolios with the $350 bidders' portfolios, you'll see a startling difference. As with anything in life, you get what you pay for on Elance. Elance is NOT the place to get "very high quality work at a very reasonable price." It's the place to find very high quality work from professionals who value themselves and their skills enough to charge a professional rate. Hello, I’ve been an Elancer for twice as long as Heidi has and I have to beg to differ with both you and her. First off, providers who take “the trouble to complete the job even before [it] was awarded” are providing what is called free mockups, which are vehemently frowned upon in the creative realm. Basically, this provider is giving away his time with no guarantee of ever being paid for it. BIG no, no. Second, what Heidi says is only partially true. Yes, there are always newbies who will sell themselves for next to nothing in exchange for a good feedback review. But ask yourself, “Why?” If they’re really good at what they do, there are projects to be had at fair prices elsewhere. When you’re truly good at what you do, there’s no need to sell yourself short. I think if you really compare the $2000 bidders’ portfolios with the $350 bidders’ portfolios, you’ll see a startling difference. As with anything in life, you get what you pay for on Elance. Elance is NOT the place to get “very high quality work at a very reasonable price.” It’s the place to find very high quality work from professionals who value themselves and their skills enough to charge a professional rate.

]]> http://homeofficewomen.com/2007/02/01/our-first-experience-with-elancecom/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Heidi Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:50:28 +0000 http://homeofficewomen.com/?p=63#comment-81 Hi - I have been an elancer since 2003 and really believe it is the way of the future as far as business services are concerned. You can get very high quality work at a very reasonable price. I have been amazed at some of the bios I read - very qualified people. Most of the elancers I know are stay-at-home professionals who had it with commuting or just wanted to spend more time being a Mom to their kids and not a Mother to their boss (me!). Like anything new, there is always hesitation and concern. Personally I think the reviews are critical to success. People are desperate to get reviewed so they will practically work for free at first in order to get going...just like when you start any business. Hope you have a good experience. Hi – I have been an elancer since 2003 and really believe it is the way of the future as far as business services are concerned. You can get very high quality work at a very reasonable price. I have been amazed at some of the bios I read – very qualified people. Most of the elancers I know are stay-at-home professionals who had it with commuting or just wanted to spend more time being a Mom to their kids and not a Mother to their boss (me!). Like anything new, there is always hesitation and concern. Personally I think the reviews are critical to success. People are desperate to get reviewed so they will practically work for free at first in order to get going…just like when you start any business. Hope you have a good experience.

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