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Competing on Crowdsourcing Sites

Competing on Crowdsourcing Sites. Webinar for Freelancers, Solopreneurs and “Free Agents”. Three Sites to Consider. Guru.com oDesk FlexJobs.com. Finding Projects Online. Create profiles on the crowdsourcing sites Take advantage of full profile features

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Competing on Crowdsourcing Sites

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  1. Competing on Crowdsourcing Sites Presented by Workforce Connection Webinar for Freelancers, Solopreneurs and “Free Agents”

  2. Three Sites to Consider • Guru.com • oDesk • FlexJobs.com

  3. Finding Projects Online • Create profiles on the crowdsourcing sites • Take advantage of full profile features • Set up alerts and email notifications

  4. Competing for the Work • Create a portfolio or narrative of projects • Showcase credentials and skills test results • Build a track record of success through ratings and feedback • Communicate promptly and follow up

  5. Building Your Brand • Professional blog with relevant content • Cover at least the basics for organic SEO • Research and white papers • Volunteer to gather needed experience • Be active in groups and forums, comment and elaborate • Leverage channels on social media

  6. Special Emphasis on Your Profile • Tell your story • Details count ... a lot • Correct grammar and syntax • Clear statements of your skills and specialties • Upload a picture - professional and real • Use the keywords your clients are likely to use • Examples of your projects - summary • References and testimonials • Links to content and projects you have done • Spell check!

  7. Maximizing Your Effort • In oDesk, set up RSS for Job Category • Set up Google Alert for the work you are seeking • Set up PayPal account to speed up payment process • Don't work "on spec" or for free ...

  8. Watch for Red Flags • Requirement for you to pay money for a project • Vague requirements on the project posting • Unwilling to pay anything up front • Demands for lower pricing

  9. Thank you!

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