Posting a project can be done in varied categories as starting from free plans to get standard providers till paid plans to get premium and top-notch service providers. Many websites offer special plans in which a buyer can highlight his project as featured and get an edge over other buyers who have posted the same project.
Let’s take a look at some freelance job websites and their projects pricing and benefits:
1.LimeExchange.com– The featured project posting on this freelance marketplace offers multiple benefits for all the buyers. Only committed service providers on a paid membership plan or those otherwise entitled would be able to bid on the project. Minimum 5 quality bids guaranteed otherwise full fee will be refunded to the buyer. The project would be listed as a top project on search pages. The best part is that when a buyer awards a Featured Project, he will get his $5 back in his account. A buyer can withdraw money or post another Project absolutely free! It charges the lowest fee of $5 for every project.
2.Elance.com– As compared to their standard job posting, Elance featured post offers enhanced prominence on the site and also brings a chance to attract the highest quality proposals. This job post allows a buyer to receive a more proposals as compared to their basic job postings. They also provide a featured tab on the project to increase its visibility on the search page. They charge $15 for each post.
3.Getafreelancer.com– This freelance marketplace also provides a featured project posting option for buyers. Their projects are highlighted on the search pages attracting more quality bidders to the project, and are also randomly rotated as related projects on top of all other project pages. These projects get multiple bids and also bring a chance to hire more experienced and high quality freelancers. Posting such projects incur a fee of $19.
4.Scriptlance.com– As a recommended plan for buyers, Scriptlance featured project posting helps in attracting serious experts for work requirement. It also provides enhanced visibility; lowest rate bids and also ensures buyer’s seriousness about the project. There is a fee of $19 to post such project, but you will not be charged the regular $5 fee when closing your project.
Hope this article would help in choosing the best freelance marketplace to post a featured project and to hire a skilled provider to execute a freelance project seamlessly and efficiently. Please share your suggestions and views on the same.