Hire Freelancers directly from their Profile page! No more “Private project for…” posts!

Benefits for Employers

Employers, we know you’ve worked with Freelancers who are so good that you’ve wanted to hire them again. Well, today we’re launching an exciting new feature that lets you do just that! It’s called the “Hire Me” button and appears on every Freelancer’s Profile page. Plus, we’ve also added a “Contact list” from which you can easily rehire Freelancers whom you’ve previously awarded projects to.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Hire Me, on any Freelancer’s Profile, to make them an offer.
• Create your project using the form, specifying the amount you’ll pay.
• The Freelancer receives your offer and must accept or decline it.
• By accepting your offer, that Freelancer is automatically added to your Contact List, making it easy to rehire them for upcoming projects.
• When your project is complete its details are displayed in an easy-to-read table, giving you a record of who did what.

Your Contact List will launch pre-filled with the names of every Freelancer you’ve ever hired, not just Hire Me projects. Together with Hire Me, this will make it easier to employ reliable Freelancers and determine how much you want to pay them.

As always, for your safety, make sure you use our Milestone Payment system, particularly if you are employing a Freelancer for the first time. In addition to being protected against unexpected issues, you only release payment when you’re 100% satisfied with the work you receive. Read the following post for more information on why you should only pay through Freelancer.com.

Benefits for Freelancers

Hire Me can be a consistent and significant source of income for you now that Employers can approach you directly! Here’s what you can do, right now, to create opportunities for yourself through Hire Me:

• Complete your Profile – Employers will hire Freelancers on the strength of their Profile. If your Profile is incomplete, take steps to complete it now. Include essential information that demonstrates your skills and strengths so you don’t miss more earning opportunities
• Promote your Profile  – Tell everyone you know that they can hire you through Facebook, Twitter, your website, blog, email and any other site or method you use to communicate with friends, family and most importantly, previous Employers! One of the easiest ways is simply by pasting a link to your Freelancer.com Profile in your email signature.
• Certify your skills with Freelancer exams - Complete one or more Freelancer.com proficiency exams and be recognized as an expert in a specific skill (e.g. PHP, Android or SEO). With an incredible selection of exams covering Technology, Design, Engineering, Marketing and more, it’s the best way to promote your expertise to potential Employers.

By implementing the recommendations listed above, you will be in a strong position to get more work as a Freelancer than ever before!