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I really wish that sites asking freelancers to bid down against each other went out of business... Are there any good freelance sites out there that don't foll
by thomasmallen 18y ago
I really wish that sites asking freelancers to bid down against each other went out of business...
Are there any good freelance sites out there that don't follow this model?
- ojbyrne 18y agoNot a big fan either, but it is the basis of capitalism. There are, however, lots of proven ways to overcome cutthroat price competition. Namely: - create barriers to entry (the best way to do this on elance et al is to serve your good customers well, they'll become attached). - differentiate (prove you're better and worth extra money). - focus on a niche (prove you're the best choice for a specific kind of product or service).
- DenisM 18y agoThe problem with this market is that buyers see price but don't hafe other information to make decision. Race to the bottom doesn't serve the need of producers or even consumers - razor thing margins leave no budget for innovation, only for the bare minimum. This breeds short planning horizon, and sometimes things just need to take more time.
- mseebach 18y agoWell, if there is a demand for a "clever" get-a-freelancer site, where focus is on qualifications and portfolio, and not down-bidding, the market should be providing one. Capitalism isn't just about down bidding :) I'm probably going to need a remote, freelance Django dev or two soon, but I'm not too sure how to go about it.