Is anyone out there successful at getting freelance work online on sites like guru and findafreelancer? How do you get selected to work on projects over other people bidding for the same project? I send proposal after proposal and never get chosen. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
      Answer1:send glamour shots along with your work
      Answer2:Hi Jen,That is a very competitive field your in...because as you know everyday people are turning to the internet to earn incomes and expand existing businesses.Your services are definitely going to be needed even more... what a great opportunity for you...Seems to me that you have the talent to "Brand" yourself as a leader in your field...get the word out that you are here. I believe you will attract all the business you need rather than waiting on those guysWhat do I mean?Well...if you could learn how to effectively market yourself and your service then people and businesses will be coming to your door rather than you waiting for them.Its call attraction Marketing and it could literally put thousands of dollars in your pocketGo to the site below if you interested in learning more http://themarketingthatworks.comHope this helps
      Answer3:Hi,I regularly obtain freelance projects from Guru, iFreelance, and Elance. The main keys I see to winning are:1. Have a portfolio with multiple, excellent examples of projects youve done.2. Always include samples attached to your bids.3. In your bids, emphasize how you would benefit the buyer. One way to do this is to take the points/questions they list in their posts and address them directly in your bid.4. Make sure your rates are competitive and/or can be backed up by your experience. You can get an idea of going rates on Elance, where they show high, low, and average bids for each open project. Also, if you search for providers and review their profiles, you can see how much they were paid for their work. Collect this type of information and use it on any of the sites you use.5. If its possible, try to go the extra mile for the buyer. For example, you may notice there is something not included in their post that really (justifiably) should be part of their project. Offer to include this for free or at a low rate and explain how it would benefit them.6. Keep trying. It can take a little while to start winning projects, but it only takes one to get the ball rolling.Hope this helps.
      Answer4:try elance.com and look for posting there for available gigs