Online Work

Whether you’re a writer, designer, consultant, or developer, if you’re freelancing, you need to keep your ducks in order and your processes organized. With remote work becoming the norm, the right tools can make or break your success. Getting ahead in an increasingly competitive gig economy environment is reliant on you providing the very best service possible to your clients. Luckily, there are a few handy tools to help you do just that. From AI-powered platforms to time-tested productivity suites, here’s a curated list of the 10 best tools for freelancers this year, designed to help you manage projects, communicate seamlessly,...

Being a freelancer is amazing in many ways. You build your own schedule and can work from any place on Earth, where Wi-Fi is available. At the same time, there are some challenges connected with freelancing. Most self-employed workers will agree that there is no bigger issue than finding customers and promoting yourself. If you are a beginner, then we are pretty sure that you don’t really know how to get clients and make your name stand out from the crowd. This task is connected with certain difficulties and you need a plan to get started. Let’s discuss some strategies to...

We are in an era where it has never been easier to make money online — particularly from doing what you love; either from a habitual talent or a learned skill. Freelancing has been a thing for a very long time, but thanks to Fiverr, the number 1 online freelancing marketplace, 9-to-5 is fast becoming a thing of the past. To see how other people are making money on Fiverr, Click Here. Fiverr, since its 2010 launch, has fast become the go-to platform for many businesses, companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals to outsource skill hands for the execution of tasks that includes programming,...

You have probably (or not) at one time or another heard the term Fiverr either randomly in a coffee shop, or as a topic of discussion amongst a group of people online or offline. So... What is Fiverr? Fiverr is one of the popular and pioneering freelance service marketplaces. Basically, Fiverr is a platform that serves as a middleman that helps connect employers who need to get certain tasks completed with individuals who have the know-how and talents to help them get the tasks done. Unlike e-commerce platforms where products are being sold and buyers are connected to sellers, Fiverr is a...

The freelancing industry continues to grow at record rates in the last couple of years. In fact, the freelancer industry reportedly grew by over 12 percent as noted by the Financial Times. Freelancing in Nigeria has grown as more graduates look for modern ways of earning a living. The jobs posted on notable freelance sites increased from 200,000 to 300,000 engagements over a 1 year period. I believe that this growth rides on the need individuals have for independence and flexibility in pursuing careers, with technology and concepts such as working from anywhere (think to work from home) gaining of a...

Every year, over 200 Nigerian universities churn out thousands of graduates, and no one of them is sure of securing paid employment. In the past few years, the unemployment numbers have continued to rise and no sustainable action has been taken to avert the disaster that awaits. Most qualified people have a very hard time finding employment and most of the few who do are grossly underemployed the truth is no one is to blame but the system. With how run down the various sectors of the economy are, running a company is becoming increasingly expensive and there’s only so much...

Being a freelance writer is a good and a very lucrative source of income. It can help you stay independent and write freely as you like while getting paid for your work.  But the downside of it is that it’s not a consistent job especially when you’re new in it. But let it not discourage you, there are other side hustles you can engage in to support your new career. Below are 10 jobs you can add as side hustles when the freelance jobs aren’t coming through. 1. Social Media Management To add to your income as a freelance writer, you can engage...

It is true that the road to being a successful freelancer can be a long and torturous one. I can attest to this as I have been through the rough path before I finally found my way in the world of freelancing. When I first started on this journey, my initial thoughts were along the line of ‘how hard can freelancing be’. I got to find out pretty quick that it can be as hard as anything. One of my misconceptions was that all I need to do is dump my day job, get a laptop and sit at home...

The Online work marketplace series featured a series of articles about opportunities available at online work markets for both freelancers and employers. With the increase in popularity and accessibility of the internet, online work marketplace is gaining in popularity. More people are expected to work online in future as technology continues to improve. This page links to all articles in the online work marketplace series. For online work opportunities, Visit Fiverr. Need more info about Online Work Opportunities? Ask any question about online work at our Internet Opportunities forum or share your insight and knowledge. You can also connect with us on Social Media,...

Do you want to hire freelancers or pay freelancers? Freelancing websites offer great platforms for hiring, managing, and paying Freelancers. Online work marketplace provides a global pool of skilled freelancers for various sizes of businesses. They offer a cost effective and flexible staffing solution for businesses. Online work marketplace offers a scalable solution for crowd sourcing talent for teams, easily scaling up or down depending on the staffing requirement of your projects. If you are looking for a cost effective solution for building teams for your project, you should checkout any of the top online work sites. Some of the top marketplace...

Freelancer is an online work marketplace where businesses and individuals can find and employ online freelancers that will work for them on various types of projects. It is like a shop for freelancers. In this article, which is a part of our online work series we will zero in Freelancer. Understanding Freelancer Freelancer is an online work marketplace like Fiverr, Upwork, and Elance. It enables employers find, hire, and pay freelancers cost effectively. Freelancer does not seem to have the same virtual office environment that UpWork boast of, but still has features that ensure that employers get value for their money. Employers post...

Elance (now Upwork) is an online work marketplace where freelancers and employers connect with each other. Elance offers online collaboration tools that enable employers hire and manage remote teams cost effectively. In this article, which is a part of our online work series we will take a closer look at Elance. Understanding Elance Elance is an online work marketplace that provides online tools that enable employers (called clients on Elance) to hire, manage, pay, and rate workers online. Freelancers (called contractors on Elance) promote their skills on Elance and submit proposals on jobs posted by clients. Elance provides an online tool called Workroom,...

Upwork (previously oDesk) is the largest online work marketplace. Upwork provides a platform and proprietary tools that enable employers hire, manage, and pay workers remotely. Upwork was the result of a merger between oDesk and eLance. In this article, which is a part of our online work series we will take a closer look at Upwork. Understanding Upwork Upwork is an online work marketplace that enable employers find and hire workers online. Upwork creates a platform that makes it easy for freelancers to promote their skills online giving them access to a global employment market. On the other hand, Upwork creates tools that...

Having the skills and tools for online work is not all it takes to get jobs at online work sites; you also need to prove and promote your skills. In this article, which is part of our online work series, we will look at how to boost your chances of getting jobs at online work sites like Fiverr. To get jobs at online work markets, you need to have a marketable online work skill and tools to perform the work efficiently. Although we have covered these already in the series, I will start by emphasising it here once more. You need Skills...

Writing opportunities are very popular at online work sites with businesses and individuals looking for writers for their blogs, websites, books, projects, and Ads. In this article, which is a part of our online work series, we will look at the work of online writers. Visit any of the best freelancing websites for details of the type of work writers do. To hire a writer or to seek writing opportunities, Visit Fiverr What Online Writers Do Writers are sort after at online work sites to write articles and press releases for businesses, blogs, websites, newspapers, and magazines. Usually you will be provided with a...

Graphic and Multimedia Designers are in hot demand at online work sites. If you are good in the use of graphic software, you should consider taking your skills online. In this article, which is a part of our online work marketplace series, we will look at the work of graphic and multimedia designers online. Visit any of the best freelancing websites for details of the type of work graphic designers and multimedia designers do. To hire a Graphics Designer or to seek opportunities in Graphics and Design, Visit Fiverr What Graphic & Multimedia Designers Do Most jobs available for graphic and multimedia designers revolve...

Data Entry jobs seems like the easiest online work. However, it does require good computer skills, endurance, attention to details, precision, and stamina. So it must not be seen as an easy way to make money, because doing the work of a data entry expert is anything but easy. That said it is one of the easiest online work to learn. In this article, which is a part of our online work series, we will look at the work of a data entry expert. This is just an introduction, visit any of the Best Freelancing Websites for details of the...

As an online worker or freelancer, you will be probably working from home. Working from home can be quite difficult. The home is not a natural place to work. It is normally a place to relax and is filled with lots of distractions like TV, a well made bed, family errands, etc. Working online makes it even more difficult when you add distractions that come with the internet like social networking. In this article which is part of our online work series we will look at how to keep productive while working at home. You can find freelance work on Fiverr. To...

IT Jobs are the most popular jobs at online work markets. This is not surprising since most online work sites focus on jobs that can easily be tracked with a computer. Even jobs that may not be categorised as IT Jobs require some level of IT skills. So if you have relevant IT skills and are looking for online IT jobs, online work sites are a good place to look for work. This article is part of an online work marketplace series. To hire programmers and IT experts or to seek opportunities in Information Technology, Visit Fiverr. Top Online IT Jobs Some of...

This online work marketplace series have shown some of the skills required for online work. If you do not have any of these skills, one response is to be filled with regret wishing you had those relevant online work skills. The correct response however, is taking the bull by the horn, study and relearn and acquire relevant skills for online work. With the increase in internet accessibility globally the potential of online work will continue to increase. The online work marketplace was worth over $1 billion in 2012 and continues to grow. So you are not doing yourself any good wishing...