5 Ways To Find The Best Freelancer For Your Business

The time has come: You’re ready to hand over that gruelling web design/accounting/writing task to a freelancer and spend your Friday evenings kicking back rather tethered to your desk. But hold it right there: how do you find a freelancer who isn’t just going to complete your task, but do it with passion and pzazz?It’s estimated that the US alone has around 53.7million freelancers. That’s a whole lot of choice to wade through. But fear not, we know a thing or two about finding the best freelancer for the job. Here’s how…

1. Get super clear on the brief

You’re all set to find the cream of the freelancer crop, but wait a sec: Have you taken the time to get very clear on what the job actually is and what it specifically entails?

The clearer you are, the easier it will be to source someone who meets your criteria so before you start your search ensure you know your brief inside out. After all, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, how can you expect to find it?

Need someone with an interest in personal development to bring your self-help blog to life? Add it to your list of desirables. On the hunt for a photographer who can capture a very specific style of imagery? Include it in your notes.

You wouldn’t look for apples in the frozen food aisle: don’t go shopping for a graphic designer when you really need an illustrator. ​

2. Remember, it’s not all about the cost

Found a freelancer who has blown your socks off but they’re just a smidge out of your budget? It could be worth parting with a few extra dollars for the perfect fit. But you could also use the AnyTask™ Platform’s custom quote feature too.

Here’s our advice: Check out what they’re able to deliver, consider their past experience, and feel free to ask them about their pricing so you know exactly what you’re going to get.

3. Review their portfolio

You probably wouldn’t purchase a pair of jeans without trying them on, so before you hand over your hard-earned cash to a freelancer, it’s a good idea to see if they fit. That’s where portfolios come in. They’re the easiest way to get an accurate feel for what they do and the kind of work they produce.

Don’t see what you’re specifically looking for straight off the bat? Don’t dismiss them just yet — most freelancers have experience working on a wide variety of different and unique projects. That means they’ll likely be able to adapt to your requirements quickly.

If in doubt, ask to see samples of work that is most similar to your requirements and then make a decision from there. Sorted.

4. Check out their reviews

Star ratings, reviews, and testimonials can tell you a whole lot about a freelancer and their reputation. A pro tip? Don’t just skim-read reviews — take the time to notice what previous clients have loved most about the freelancer’s work. Was it the quality? Turnaround? Flare? Or Cost?

See how the comments measure up with your own expectations before assigning them for the job.

5. Use a reliable outsourcing platform

Could you do without the headache of scouring social media, curating lengthy job postings, and cold-emailing potential candidates? We know just the ticket.

AnyTask.com has thousands of exceptionally talented and skilled freelancers all in one place that you can find with a few taps on your keyboard. Better yet, the platform is packed with experienced photographers, writers, editors, marketers, techies, and more who are ready and willing to complete your project in a snap. With payment security and detailed reviews, you can’t go wrong.

Originally published at https://news.anytask.com on August 30, 2022.