Objective: to outsource your projects so that you will have more time to work on your business and marketing
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STEP 1: Log-in at elance.com
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STEP 2: Select your Project Category
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Click on Post a Project
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Select the best category from the list provided for that best described your project.
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Narrow down the category by selecting a subcategory
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STEP 3: Describe Your Project
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Create a project title
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Add the subject of your project. It can be specific or general like “easy online research”
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If a potential bidder contacts you to ask about the subject, always offer more information so they can decide on whether the project is suitable for them.
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Describe your project
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Include quantity and other expectations you may have. Be as detailed as possible.
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Set project preferences
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Post the job between 1 and 12 days
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Select start-date range of project after accepting a bid
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Select budget
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If possible, do not select “Not sure” as it will be more difficult to get serious bidders. Have a look at what others are bidding on projects of similar to yours to help determine your budget.
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Attach any files, if necessary
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Set communication preferences
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This allows the freelancer to contact you via Elance’s private message board with any questions they may have
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Select project level
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By selecting the Select Level:
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a $25 deposit is required (that is rewarded if/when you select a provider)
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providers are charged more to bid in this level
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bids cannot be read by providers
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By selecting the Basic Level:
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you get more bids from a wide range of providers
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STEP 4: Authenticate Your Credit Card
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Before posting, Elance must verify that the credit card you provided to pay the providers is yours
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Elance temporarily charges two small amounts onto your credit card
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Go to your Account page and click the Confirm Authentication link to enter the amounts charged to your credit card
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If the amounts match, your credit card is authenticated
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STEP 5: Confirm Your Project Description
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Review your project details and click the “Post Project Now” button
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