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Taking Crowdsourcing to the Next Level

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Freelancer contests extended

Freelancer.com is changing the game by taking crowdsourcing to the next level. Our latest update to our contest feature redefines industry standards by allowing employers to host a contest for freelancers in ANY job category, not just for design work. Whether you need a freelancer for software development, slogan-writing, video production, or even architecture, you can get our freelancers creative juices flowing to submit ideas in any of the 580+ skill categories currently offered on Freelancer.com. To run a contest,… Read more

Increase your Account Security with the new Security Phone Number!

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At Freelancer.com, we are continually developing new and better ways to protect your account and keep your information secure. Today, we are pleased to announce a new feature on Freelancer.com that makes that secure experience even better – the ability to set your own personal Security Phone Number! Your Security Phone Number, when set, will be used to verify important changes to your Freelancer account, and shortly it will include changes to sensitive account information (including your email address), important… Read more

Avoiding a scam on Freelancer.com

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Most people on Freelancer.com are genuine, reliable and trustworthy. Unfortunately, like any major marketplace, both on and offline, there exists a small minority of people who will seek to betray your trust. To avoid these people, here are 5 golden rules to follow: 1. Stay on the site! The number one rule for a positive Freelancer.com experience is to stay on Freelancer.com! Avoid anyone who insists on doing business under the table, whether that’s communications about the project, handover of… Read more