Here’s a list of the 15 best sites
to find work as a freelancer.
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1. Upwork
With over 1.5 million clients, Upwork (previously
oDesk) offers something for every type of freelancer. It accommodates both
short- and long-term projects, hourly or per-project work and expert-level
and entry-level engagements. Regardless of where you are in your career,
Upwork is likely to have something for you.
2. Fiverr
With a distinctly different approach than the other services on this list, fiver is for seasoned, talented freelancers.
3. Toptal
With a distinctly different approach
than the other services on this list, Toptal is for seasoned, talented
freelancers. Passing Toptal's screening process gives you unparalleled
access to meaningful projects with great clients (JPMorgan, Zendesk, Airbnb,
etc.) and fair compensation (no low-bid contests). You’ll also be able to join
the Toptal community for frequent meetups and tech events.
4. Elance
Elance
removes a lot of the hassle that comes with freelancing. You’ll be able to make
a profile right away without jumping through any hoops, enjoy payment
protection to ensure you’re always paid for the hours you work and more.
Editor's note: Elance has joined
Upwork since the publish date of this article.
5. Freelancer
Unlike most other platforms, in
addition to offering millions of projects, Freelancer allows you to compete with other freelancers in contests to
prove your skills. If you’re competitive and confident in your expertise, it’s
a great way to showcase your abilities and attract more clients.
6. Craigslist
Although most people see Craigslist as just a platform for buying and selling miscellaneous
things, it’s actually a great source of freelance jobs. You can easily browse
for local offerings if you prefer something in-office, or you can search by
major cities if you prefer working remotely.
7. Guru
This site lets you easily showcase
your past work experience and offers a daily job-matching feature to make sure
you don’t miss out on any good opportunities. The Guru
Work Room lets you easily manage all your work.
8. 99designs
A platform for freelance designers, 99designs lets you compete in design contests and get feedback as
clients choose the best ones. It’s a great way for talented designers to prove
their talents.
9. Peopleperhour
This is a great platform,
focusing on freelancing for web projects. If you’re a designer, web developer,
SEO specialist, etc., peopleperhour is definitely worth checking out.
10. Freelance Writing Gigs
Whether you’re a writer, editor,
blogger, publisher or any combination of those, Freelance Writing Gigs is a great option for freelancers
who have a way with words.
11. Demand Media
Demand Media is a platform for creative types, including writers,
filmmakers, producers, photographers and more. You work with the site to
create unique content, engage audiences and promote your talents.
12. College Recruiter
As the name might suggest, College Recruiter is for college students or recent graduates looking for
freelance jobs of any type. In addition to being a source for part-time work,
it can be a great way to jumpstart your career.
13. GetACoder
This site is for freelance writers,
web designers and programmers -- exactly what small businesses need to get
a website idea off the ground. GetACoder offers millions of smaller-scale
projects to choose from.
14. iFreelance
This platform accommodates some of
the usual suspects of the freelancing world (writers, editors, coders,
etc.) but also features freelance marketers as well. Unlike other sites, iFreelance lets you keep 100 percent of your earnings.
15. Project4hire
With hundreds of project categories,
Project4hire makes it easy to identify jobs
that suit your skillset, without scanning through large volumes of posts. It’s
great for coders, consultants, designers and more.
165. SimplyHired
With a wider range than most other
freelance platforms offer, SimplyHired is perfect for everyone from
salespeople to construction workers. It includes a blog with hiring tips, a
company directory and location-based search.
Whether you’re a programmer,
designer, expert, college student or something in between, there’s a freelance
platform out there for you. Check out the sites above to get started today!
LinkedIn Profinder
With over 420 million members in over 200
countries, LinkedIn is indisputably the go-to place for learning about all
things job-related. Recently, LinkedIn decided to begin its foray into the
freelance economy by quietly launching LinkedIn Profinder,
which is helping freelance professionals find their next job.
Because of its enormous amount of user data,
LinkedIn is able to quickly connect freelancers with strong leads based on
their keyword searches and companies followed. Profinder is a great option for
expert professionals in countless fields