17+ Tips on How to Become a Better Freelancer

Posted In: Freelancing on Dec, 17 2010 | 3 Comments

oDesk is one of the best online freelancing websites out there and it is my favorite one. It allows you and me to work online and make a good monthly income. People all around the world, especially people from Asia (Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan etc) are involved in this internet revolution and if you are reading this, I am sure that you are/want to be a part of it too. Through this blog I will help you to get to know oDesk and online freelancing a little bit better. To help you I have prepared a lot of how-to guides and tutorials. You can check out the following articles to find out all there is to know about oDesk and making money online through freelancing.

General Articles about Freelancing:

• Earn Money Online through Freelancing - Freelancing is an excellent way to make money online from home. Read about why you should consider online freelancing, where you can find online freelance jobs and more.
• Frequently Asked Questions about Freelancing – This should answer all your basic questions about freelancing on oDesk and any other platforms.
• oDesk Alternatives – 7 Sites Like oDesk – This guest post is about 7 websites who offer platform for freelancer, similar to what oDesk does.
• Secrets to My Success on oDesk - Here I shared my success story to motivate you. Do you have your success story? Share and you will be featured on this blog.
• Example of Great oDesk Contractor Profiles - Some examples of great contractor profiles on oDesk to show you what you can do to improve your profile.

Getting Started Tutorials and Articles:

• How to Create an Account on oDesk as a Freelancer – Basic oDesk tutorial about how to open an account on oDesk as a freelance contractor.
• How to Create an Account on oDesk as an Employer – Basic oDesk tutorial about how to open an account on oDesk as an employer.
• oDesk Test Answers: oDesk Readiness Test Answers – oDesk tutorial about how to pass oDesk readiness test.
• How to Create a Unique Profile on oDesk – Creating a content rich, skill oriented profile on oDesk is essential to getting your first job. This oDesk tutorial covers how to create a unique profile on oDesk.
• How to Write a Stunning Cover Letter on oDesk – Cover letter or job application is a key aspect of getting new jobs.
• 5 Tips for Applying to Jobs on oDesk – Things you need to remember when applying to new jobs on oDesk.
• How to Get Your First Job on oDesk: 7 Step Guide – Step by step oDesk tutorial about how you can get your first job as a freelancer.
• 10 Things to Remember While Doing Your First Job – Important things to consider to do a great job on your first contract as a freelancer.

Skill Building & Specialization

• Freelance Article Writing 101: Basic Tips for Article Writing - Tips and suggestions to get you started on your freelance article writing career. (NEW)
• 10 Effective Logo Designing Tips for Freelancers – 10 very useful tips and advice to help you become a better logo designer. (NEW) 
• Top 7 Software & Tools for Freelancers: With Download Link – tools that every freelancers should have.

Withdrawal System Related Articles

• How To Open An Account And Use Payoneer To Receive Payments – Payoneer is a very convenient way to receive money from oDesk.
• Exclusive: Get $25 by Opening a Payoneer Account
• How to Get an International MasterCard for Free

Upcoming oDesk Tutorials:

• How to Apply to Jobs on oDesk
• Your Guide to oDesk Skill Tests: Wiki
• How to Establish Yourself as a Specialist on oDesk
• How to Fill Up Your oDesk Profile Feilds

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