You could have gotten that once in a lifetime opportunity if you only knew how to search better on the Web. Having trouble finding information? You’re not alone. When search engines pull up millions of results in just a single query, you can only get lost in a deluge of information waiting to get read. Whether you are browsing, doing some research for your marketing gig, or working on a client’s project – it pays to know how to make your way in the labyrinth of the World Wide Web.
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On our last post, we talked about how SEO can help you land your next freelance gig. Now, we bring you the best apps that can help you work better on the clouds. The Cloud? You’ve probably heard this term before and if you’re using any online sites to share data, do work or send messages – then, you are working in the cloud and you are part of cloud workers reshaping the future of work.
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When it comes to freelancing, you need a key… as in Keywords. You may have heard of SEO or Search Engine Optimization and you might feel the word is too techie for you to dabble in. People are using the search engines like Google, Yahoo or Bing to find what they’re looking for and if they cannot find you, how can they hire you? Try a simple exercise like typing your name in Google and see what the search will come up with.
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Freelancing is the new full-time these days and it is important to get yourself an ultimate guide that will help you make it through this cutthroat world where the fittest survives. We have been giving you a couple of tips to help build a solid ground for you to stand on as a freelancer.
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Clients want to have a website that speaks the best about their overall business and you need to collaborate with them on how you can achieve this. With the internet’s fast growth, you should not forget to have a checklist of things that will enable you to give your prospects an accurate quote, as well as giving you a clear view of what they really want.
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Being a freelancer, it’s never easy knowing what the future of work will bring. With the advent of Web 2.0 and cloud computing comes a paradigm shift in how we work today. We’ll definitely see more people freelancing and having the freedom of working anywhere. Businesses are seeing better value for their money in hiring independent contractors which save them from employment benefits and extra costs of keeping an employee. Are you really ready for this change?
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These days, being a multi-skilled freelancer is not enough to get you on the freelancer’s hall of fame. You HAVE to market yourself. When information is the key to being a successful freelancer, you need to know the hottest Web 2.0 tools that can help you in your quest. Hard work isn’t enough! You need to step up and create a buzz about you.
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Freelancers Heed! You can be your very own nemesis. When your work habits are getting in the way of your health, you’re in for a serious trouble. As a freelancer, you rely too much on your computer to make a living. In fact, you are married to it like a person does. If you’re not watching yourself closely in the mirror, your poor lifestyle choices can definitely take a huge toll. Are you willing to pay the price?
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You may be an aspiring writer or a seasoned writer wanting to brush up your skills. As we have promised on our previous post, we now bring you goodies that will truly help you become the writer of your dreams. Here are some buzzworthy sites you can bookmark to help you in your quest of becoming the ultimate writer:
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It’s tough being a freelancer. You are suddenly your own boss and your own human resource person, where it’s easy to slack and become complacent. There’s no one to coach you, review your performance, or tell you what you’re really worth. You are in-charge of looking after your own growth.
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