Have you decided to change careers to freelancing? As with everything else, the first run tends to be a trial and error. You are in a phase where you are testing the waters. I am sharing with you the best freelancing sites in 2017. But first, you need to determine what kind of freelancing career you wanna push through. Are you keen on:
- Social Media
- Admin
- Telemarketing
- Design
- Networking
- Lead Generation
- Writing
- and a whole lot more.
After deciding what kind of work you decide to take on, check for the best sites. We do not want you getting scammed for that matter. It is for the best to make sure that the freelancing platform you are in is reliable and trusted by many.
Here are some of the best platforms according to ENTREPRENEUR.
1. TOPTAL
If you are into digital designs and software engineering, Toptal is the one for you. It is a platform for freelancers who are adept in either digital designs and software engineering. Hence, once accepted, you become the best of the best. They screen talents in multiple categories. You can work part-time, full time, and hourly. Aside from that, you also get to set your own rates. What’s more is that they also cater to elite clients which ultimately means big and reputable companies so you will always have a steady stream of income coming your way.
2. UP WORK
Up work is where I get all of my clients because I love their platform. I find it user-friendly. It is in 2014 that Elance and Odesk (both freelancing platforms) merged and Up work was born. They have the largest network of freelancers. Moreover, Up work always has something to offer for everyone whether you are a photographer, legal aides or writers. They have a lot of options for you, too. You can either have a short-term or long-term contract, paid a fixed price or hourly. The best thing with Up work is they always innovate to give the best experience for freelancers including direct messaging which also includes voice/video call, a payment protections plan and a tracker.
3. 99 DESIGNS
99Designs is best for designers. Here, the job comes as a contest. Employers put out the instructions on what they want to be done and are available for everyone to try. Everybody gets a chance but only one gets to be paid because, after all the submissions, the employer selects the best design, thus, the designer gets paid.
4. FREELANCE WRITING GIGS
Freelance Writing Gigs, like the name suggests, is for writers. The subject matter for the job posted varies from recipes, photography. and healthcare.
5. SIMPLY HIRED
Another site who offers large freelancing jobs is Simply Hired. You get to find a variety of work from concierge work to construction. They offer jobs to freelancers in at least 24 countries in 12 different languages. Isn’t that sweet?
So whatever your skills are, however complicated or simple it is, there is always a listing for you. Varied jobs posts are readily available. It is just a matter of skills matching. And what’s more, you have a free hand on how you go through with work. Good luck!
