So you have finally decided to take that first big step in your career change
towards the world of freelancing, but there is just one hitch – you have no idea
where to find your first clients and customers.
A few years ago you would have to act solely by means of local businesses and
private residents of your community in hopes that someone, anyone you know
could lead you to a potentially high paying client for your freelance work.
Writers always had it easier because there were hundreds of magazines and
newspapers who always needed freelancers on a day to day basis – but if you
were a web designer or a software programmer, chances are you were out of
luck. But that was back before the internet wove its way into homes across the
world.
Finding customers for your fresh freelancing operation has never been easier
thanks to the internet. People and companies looking for freelancer workers to
help them with a project or two are all over the place and can help you get
started in the freelance world if you are lucky enough to find a client that will work
with you time and time again.
Furthermore, as a freelancer you can also use the internet to your advantage to
advertise your services on various forums and other freelance web resources. In
these situations, instead of you looking for some prospective clients, they look for
you – allowing you to focus on whatever tasks and projects you are currently
working on for others.
As an up and coming freelancer, the first thing you must do when looking for
clients is to get your name out there. Let people know who you are, what you do,
how well you do it, and what you can do for them.
Potential clients love a freelancer who is willing to get the job done right the first
time on a timely manner, and if you have no prior experience, you may have
trouble getting high paying customers to trust you right off the bat.
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However, if you start with a few low paying jobs, you will quickly find that you can
advance through the ranks very rapidly and soon be able to net all of the projects
that will allow you to keep your freelance business self sufficient.
There is no better way to get off on the right path as a freelancer than to
assemble a clear, concise, and focused portfolio of your work.
You can either include this portfolio as an email attachment when you apply for
positions offered to you by clients, or if you have some web design skills you can
create a personal portfolio website that outlines all of the specific projects that
you have worked on over the years for various clients.
Whatever type of portfolio you choose to create, be sure that it is targeted to the
audience you are trying to attract, as there is no sense in including work you did
as a software programmer if you are looking for work as a freelance
photographer for example.
Now, when it comes to finding clients for your freelance business in masses, you
need to focus your attention to the various forums and discussion boards that dot
the web.
Google is a great way to search for different websites that are specific to your
chosen freelance field, and if possible you should avoid posting advertisements
for your services in freelance forums that are not frequented by people who are
looking for freelancers in your line of work.
Posting out of section makes you look bad and could result in you being banned
from various freelancing websites that may have proven helpful to you in the
future as your business expands.
Because it is so important for you to find freelance websites that are focused to
your particular field of operation, you need to decide on one or two services that
you think you can find freelance work in and then go from there.
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If you choose one of the popular freelance jobs, such as writer, editor,
photographer, web designer, or software programmer then you will have a much
easier time finding work online because there are so many different freelance
directories available to you.
As any kind of freelancer, one of the best places to start your search for
customers from around the world is Craig’s List.
This is your one stop shop that can help you find work in your local metro area as
well as in cities and countries from around the world.
Most of the jobs offered at Craig’s List allow you to work at home although you
may have to visit the offices of some of the higher paying positions from time to
time.
Another amazing resource for freelancers of all kinds is Guru, a website that
helps prospective freelancers in all fields find customers from around the world.
It caters mostly to well establish freelance professionals though, so you may
want to turn to it later once you have exhausted your other freelancing options.
If you are a freelance writer or editor, there are a couple of excellent freelancing
websites for you.
The first is Freelance Writing, a massive database where employers and
freelancers can post their information in hopes that they will find a suitable match
on a per project basis.
You will mostly find lower paying jobs here, but it is a great start if you are just
getting into freelancing or if you are simply looking for a couple of easy part time
projects to supplement your current income.
Also, the Writer’s Market is a great place to not only find work but to learn all of
the ins and outs of the writing and editing business. You can get in touch with
potential clients as well as hone your skills as a writer.
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Those involved in the world of design and programming should turn to
ScriptLance as their source of well paying jobs in their chosen industry.
As one of the leading websites for those involved in programming and design,
this is probably the most likely place that you will find a well paying job in the web
and software field. If you are looking for other options, check out the Freelance
Job Search, a website that will help you find lesser known, but well paying
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How to Get Into The Freelancing
We have all read an article, seen a photograph, tinkered around with some
software, or visited a website that was designed by some type of freelancer.
Chances are that at some point or another we have all wanted to go out on our
own – away from our current jobs – and start a new career path as a freelancer
in our field of specialization.
But why don’t we?
What holds so much of us back from going out and doing what it is that we want
to do with our lives?
Why do we allow ourselves to be tied to our employer as if some invisible
shackles enslave us?
What types of skills do we need in order to finally break free from the nine to five
shifts and start out on our own as a freelancer?
You should ask yourself all of these questions before you even think about
quitting your current occupation in pursuit of a freelance job.
Each and every year, far too many people believe that they can simply quit their
jobs and pursue a career as a freelancer in whatever their specific field may be –
and far too many of them fail, only to go crawling back to their previous employer
in hopes that he will give the destitute freelancer his former job back.
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This unfortunate circumstance happens for one reason and one reason alone –
the person who wanted to branch out on his own as a freelancer had no idea
what to expect.
People told him that he could be free, have as many days off as he wanted and
retain all of the profits from his work.
But nobody ever told him that he may have to work long and hard to meet
deadlines, manage his finances himself, and compete with thousands of others
for the same clients.
Before you begin any ventures into the world of freelancing, you should know
that it is not all fun and games – a lot of serious thought must go into your actions
if you are to be successful.
Now that you have thought it over and you are absolutely sure that freelancing is
right for you, it is time to set foot into your new career path and start looking for
some work.
Whatever you do, do not quit your current job right now, as you will not have a
livable source of income for at least a few months while you search for well
paying projects.
Quitting your job will come in due time, but only after you have managed to net a
few illustrious contracts first.
With your passion and desire in hand, the first step of your new life as a
freelancer should be to log onto your computer, pull open your web browser of
choice, head over to one of the top three search engines, and look for work.
Use specific keywords that can describe what you want to do with your life and
sooner or later you will wind up with a massive database of different websites
that cater to the freelance community in your specific field.
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After all, if you are a freelance writer why would you look for work at the software
programming freelance directories?
Once you have constructed a list of the top websites in your field where you think
you will be able to find clients, visit the sites daily (or subscribe to their RSS
feeds) to find projects that would not only be interesting to you but will also pay
the bills.
Chances are that when you start out down the road of a freelancer in any field
you will find that you can only get small time, low pay contracts and projects that
really do not require much skill at all.
This is because you are new and relatively unknown to the freelance community.
As time passes though, and you get client after client, more and more people will
start to know who you are and the kind of work you will do.
You can then net the higher paying projects that will allow you to really start
supplementing your income greatly.
Eventually you may even find that some potential clients may start coming to you
with their work, hearing how much you can accomplish or how good you are at
meeting deadlines from the people who hired you previously.
Upon becoming a freelancer for the first time, it is also important that you create
a mass of different items that can show off the kind of work you do.
Making this portfolio may be one of the most important things you can do if you
want to succeed as a freelancer, as it will help you move up in the world of
freelance work.
Only include projects that you have all of the rights to, as if someone thinks that
you may have stolen pieces of your portfolio from others, the word may get out
and you risk not being hired for freelance work by anyone – ever.
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Furthermore, only add items to your portfolio that make you look good in
whatever particular field you are trying to find freelance work in.
Sure, if you are looking for freelance work as a web designer you could include
an article you wrote on chemistry, but why would someone looking for a skilled
web designer really care about something you wrote for a chemistry website –
unless your client was also hiring you to write his web copy.
Finally, your competition from around the globe will be another major barrier in
your pursuit to become a self sufficient freelancer.
People from all walks of life and from just about every country in the world will be
competing for the same projects as you, so you had better be prepared to offer
something that other people simply cannot compete with.
For example, if you are a freelance writer or editor, the best way to compete is to
explain to your clients that you are a native English speaker.
Graphic and web designers as well as software programmers should take plenty
of extra college courses to show how well they are educated in their craft.
Finally, no matter field you are freelancing in, you should always take some time
as an unpaid worker to create some examples for your portfolio that reallyhighlight your strong points.
software, or visited a website that was designed by some type of freelancer.
Chances are that at some point or another we have all wanted to go out on our
own – away from our current jobs – and start a new career path as a freelancer
in our field of specialization.
But why don’t we?
What holds so much of us back from going out and doing what it is that we want
to do with our lives?
Why do we allow ourselves to be tied to our employer as if some invisible
shackles enslave us?
What types of skills do we need in order to finally break free from the nine to five
shifts and start out on our own as a freelancer?
You should ask yourself all of these questions before you even think about
quitting your current occupation in pursuit of a freelance job.
Each and every year, far too many people believe that they can simply quit their
jobs and pursue a career as a freelancer in whatever their specific field may be –
and far too many of them fail, only to go crawling back to their previous employer
in hopes that he will give the destitute freelancer his former job back.
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This unfortunate circumstance happens for one reason and one reason alone –
the person who wanted to branch out on his own as a freelancer had no idea
what to expect.
People told him that he could be free, have as many days off as he wanted and
retain all of the profits from his work.
But nobody ever told him that he may have to work long and hard to meet
deadlines, manage his finances himself, and compete with thousands of others
for the same clients.
Before you begin any ventures into the world of freelancing, you should know
that it is not all fun and games – a lot of serious thought must go into your actions
if you are to be successful.
Now that you have thought it over and you are absolutely sure that freelancing is
right for you, it is time to set foot into your new career path and start looking for
some work.
Whatever you do, do not quit your current job right now, as you will not have a
livable source of income for at least a few months while you search for well
paying projects.
Quitting your job will come in due time, but only after you have managed to net a
few illustrious contracts first.
With your passion and desire in hand, the first step of your new life as a
freelancer should be to log onto your computer, pull open your web browser of
choice, head over to one of the top three search engines, and look for work.
Use specific keywords that can describe what you want to do with your life and
sooner or later you will wind up with a massive database of different websites
that cater to the freelance community in your specific field.
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After all, if you are a freelance writer why would you look for work at the software
programming freelance directories?
Once you have constructed a list of the top websites in your field where you think
you will be able to find clients, visit the sites daily (or subscribe to their RSS
feeds) to find projects that would not only be interesting to you but will also pay
the bills.
Chances are that when you start out down the road of a freelancer in any field
you will find that you can only get small time, low pay contracts and projects that
really do not require much skill at all.
This is because you are new and relatively unknown to the freelance community.
As time passes though, and you get client after client, more and more people will
start to know who you are and the kind of work you will do.
You can then net the higher paying projects that will allow you to really start
supplementing your income greatly.
Eventually you may even find that some potential clients may start coming to you
with their work, hearing how much you can accomplish or how good you are at
meeting deadlines from the people who hired you previously.
Upon becoming a freelancer for the first time, it is also important that you create
a mass of different items that can show off the kind of work you do.
Making this portfolio may be one of the most important things you can do if you
want to succeed as a freelancer, as it will help you move up in the world of
freelance work.
Only include projects that you have all of the rights to, as if someone thinks that
you may have stolen pieces of your portfolio from others, the word may get out
and you risk not being hired for freelance work by anyone – ever.
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Furthermore, only add items to your portfolio that make you look good in
whatever particular field you are trying to find freelance work in.
Sure, if you are looking for freelance work as a web designer you could include
an article you wrote on chemistry, but why would someone looking for a skilled
web designer really care about something you wrote for a chemistry website –
unless your client was also hiring you to write his web copy.
Finally, your competition from around the globe will be another major barrier in
your pursuit to become a self sufficient freelancer.
People from all walks of life and from just about every country in the world will be
competing for the same projects as you, so you had better be prepared to offer
something that other people simply cannot compete with.
For example, if you are a freelance writer or editor, the best way to compete is to
explain to your clients that you are a native English speaker.
Graphic and web designers as well as software programmers should take plenty
of extra college courses to show how well they are educated in their craft.
Finally, no matter field you are freelancing in, you should always take some time
as an unpaid worker to create some examples for your portfolio that reallyhighlight your strong points.
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drawbacks of freelancing jobs
As with anything in the world, there are drawbacks to becoming a freelancer in
any field you choose. The predominant drawback is that you are not as
financially stable as you are when you are working for someone else.
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You have to take care of all of your money management, you have to work on
project after project if you want to have enough money to stay financially afloat,
and you have to provide for your own healthcare.
These three factors all add up to create a feeling of fiscal insecurity for many
people, and because of the major financial risk involved, many people feel that
freelancing is not for them.
There is also heavy competition in the world of freelancing. The internet has
been both a blessing and a curse to freelancers from around the world.
On one hand it has opened the doors to make the world of freelancing much
more accessible to anyone who has ever thought about setting out on their own
and becoming their own boss.
On the other hand though, the internet makes it very easy for freelancers to get
in touch with potential clients and possibly steal jobs right out from under you.
Because of the heavy competition as a result of the internet, you may have to
start out with very low pay for each project you do as a novice freelancer.
When your client list expands however, you will be able to make more in the long
term.
any field you choose. The predominant drawback is that you are not as
financially stable as you are when you are working for someone else.
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You have to take care of all of your money management, you have to work on
project after project if you want to have enough money to stay financially afloat,
and you have to provide for your own healthcare.
These three factors all add up to create a feeling of fiscal insecurity for many
people, and because of the major financial risk involved, many people feel that
freelancing is not for them.
There is also heavy competition in the world of freelancing. The internet has
been both a blessing and a curse to freelancers from around the world.
On one hand it has opened the doors to make the world of freelancing much
more accessible to anyone who has ever thought about setting out on their own
and becoming their own boss.
On the other hand though, the internet makes it very easy for freelancers to get
in touch with potential clients and possibly steal jobs right out from under you.
Because of the heavy competition as a result of the internet, you may have to
start out with very low pay for each project you do as a novice freelancer.
When your client list expands however, you will be able to make more in the long
term.
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Benefit and of frelancing jobs
The moment you decide to become a freelancer, everyone you talk to will
probably tell you how cool it is to be your own boss.
You are in control of your work and nobody else (except for your clients) can tell
you what to do. If you don’t want to work on Fridays – you don’t have to.
Take any days off that you want, but make sure that you finish your projects by
the deadline. By being your own boss, you really have the freedom to steer your
life where you want it to go.
You get to plan your own schedules, choose the projects that you find enjoyable,
charge any rate you please, and be almost totally self sufficient – a major bonus
of being a freelancer for many people looking to escape the daily grind.
Another of the big benefits you will always hear people talking about when it
comes to freelancing is that you can set your own dress code. If you find all of
your freelance work online, who is to say that you don’t have to just hang around
in your pajamas or underwear all day long?
No sense in getting all dressed up when you can just get out of bed, enjoy a nice
cup of hot coffee, watch the news for a few minutes and then plop yourself down
at your computer to start your workday.
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Freelancing gives you the ability to work in your own style and in total comfort no
matter who or what you are doing work for.
By working freelance you can also spend a lot more time with your family and
friends.
Because you do not have to go to work on a strict schedule, you can spend time
with your children when they get home from school and with your friends and
your spouse whenever they have off work.
The flexibility of having a freelance career is second to none and there is
practically no other job in the world that gives you both the spare time and the
financial freedom to do what you want to do when you want to do it.
Finally, with freelancing you have a near limitless income potential. Because you
work for yourself, you get to keep all of what you earn. Not a penny goes to
anyone else (aside from the government in the form of taxes).
All of the profits belong to you so you get to spend it how you please.
Furthermore, because you work on a per project basis, you can accept as many
projects as you want to earn as much money as you see fit.
You are not salaried, so the more work you do, the more you get paid.
probably tell you how cool it is to be your own boss.
You are in control of your work and nobody else (except for your clients) can tell
you what to do. If you don’t want to work on Fridays – you don’t have to.
Take any days off that you want, but make sure that you finish your projects by
the deadline. By being your own boss, you really have the freedom to steer your
life where you want it to go.
You get to plan your own schedules, choose the projects that you find enjoyable,
charge any rate you please, and be almost totally self sufficient – a major bonus
of being a freelancer for many people looking to escape the daily grind.
Another of the big benefits you will always hear people talking about when it
comes to freelancing is that you can set your own dress code. If you find all of
your freelance work online, who is to say that you don’t have to just hang around
in your pajamas or underwear all day long?
No sense in getting all dressed up when you can just get out of bed, enjoy a nice
cup of hot coffee, watch the news for a few minutes and then plop yourself down
at your computer to start your workday.
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Freelancing gives you the ability to work in your own style and in total comfort no
matter who or what you are doing work for.
By working freelance you can also spend a lot more time with your family and
friends.
Because you do not have to go to work on a strict schedule, you can spend time
with your children when they get home from school and with your friends and
your spouse whenever they have off work.
The flexibility of having a freelance career is second to none and there is
practically no other job in the world that gives you both the spare time and the
financial freedom to do what you want to do when you want to do it.
Finally, with freelancing you have a near limitless income potential. Because you
work for yourself, you get to keep all of what you earn. Not a penny goes to
anyone else (aside from the government in the form of taxes).
All of the profits belong to you so you get to spend it how you please.
Furthermore, because you work on a per project basis, you can accept as many
projects as you want to earn as much money as you see fit.
You are not salaried, so the more work you do, the more you get paid.
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online freelance jobs
When you think of freelancing, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
You probably think of a writer, novelist or journalist right off hand.
That is primarily because for centuries, the only real job you could have as a
freelancer had to do with your mastery of the written word.
But we are not still stuck back in the early nineteen hundreds – no we are in the
twenty first century, a time that appreciates freelancers in hundreds of different
jobs.
Sure, you have probably heard of freelance photographers too, you may have
even met one or two in your life, but what about freelance software designers,
freelance medical billing specialists, or even freelance scientific researchers?
There are all jobs that have recently begun to see massive growth in their
respective fields because more and more people are realizing that they can
make far more money working for themselves as freelancers than they ever
could solely from working under the wing of their previous employer.
So it sounds pretty good doesn’t it? You work in some field for quite a few years,
get a lot of practical experience in your chosen area of employment and then
gradually make the switch from working the nine to five to becoming your own
boss as a freelancer.
But is it really as easy as it sounds to become a freelancer and actually make a
living doing work on a freelance basis?
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We have to keep in mind that there are quite a few freelancers out there who are
only doing work part time.
Not because they make a ton of money and only have to work a couple of days
per week but because they actually have had some trouble finding work in the
past and need a much more solid career option in order to make sure that they
do not find themselves facing bankruptcy.
However, such a scenario does not have to happen to you if you are willing to do
whatever it takes to become a freelancer. Your career switch may not happen
overnight – but eventually you will become highly successful at what you do.
It’s a guarantee.
The first step in making that jump from office work to freelance is to decide
whether or not you have what it takes to become a freelancer.
We all want to be our own boss, but do we all have the drive and dedication that
it takes to be successful without the watchful eye of our supervisors?
Sadly, we don’t.
Therefore, you have to really sit down and think about what makes you so
special in the world of freelancers.
Do you have a large enough skill set to make you stand out amongst the hoards
of different people all seeking the same work as you?
Do you have the time management skills necessary to run your own freelancing
operation and meet all of the deadlines set upon you by your clients?
If you have even the slightest doubt in your mind about freelancing, then maybe
there are other career paths that are better for you in the long run.
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Now, provided that you are willing to jump in to your freelancing business with
both feet, you need to start off on the freelance path slowly before you can really
start raking in the cash.
Don’t quit your job just yet! Instead, you need to begin your hunt for freelance
work in your area of expertise on the internet and see what you can come up
with.
Some skills, such as the ability to write coherently or do software design for
clients of all types, are highly marketable and you should really have no difficulty
whatsoever finding a goldmine of work.
On the other hand, if you are only able to do tasks that are not as easily
marketable on a freelance basis, you will have much more difficulty finding work
for your freelance operation.
Currently some of the most popular fields for freelancing include writing, editing,
photography, web and graphic design, software design, and architecture or
drafting.
Once you have settled on a field that you want to freelance in, you will need to
start finding your first clients. Whatever you do, do not start your hunt with any of
the clients that you may have dealt with in your current job.
There are all kinds of laws against this practice and it may get you into serious
trouble if you are caught.
Instead, turn to your favorite search engine and search for some forums and
databases specifically designed for freelancers seeking work in a particular field.
There are tons of different places for you to visit, so within an hour or so you will
probably have at least ten or fifteen bookmarks of places online where you can
find employment as a freelancer.
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When you find you have some free time, all you have to do is search around on
each one of these bookmarked websites to find the freelance positions that
sound good to you.
When you start out as a freelancer, you will probably have to take a few jobs that
do not pay very well at all. That’s fine because these jobs help you build your skill
set.
They will help you learn how to more effectively manage your time, speed up
your workflow, and even help you get more used to using a computer and the
internet to search for answers to any questions that may pop up while you are
doing work for your client.
The low paying jobs will probably last for awhile, as until you have assembled a
massive list of satisfied clients you will have to primarily compete with all of the
other freelancers in your field entirely on how low your rates and fees are.
Eventually though you will graduate into higher and higher paying jobs until you
will find that you have practically doubled your current income with income from
freelancing.
At this point you should feel confident enough to possibly start thinking about
reducing the number of hours you work at your current job to part time status or
even quit your job all together and make your fortunes solely through freelancingin your selected field.
You probably think of a writer, novelist or journalist right off hand.
That is primarily because for centuries, the only real job you could have as a
freelancer had to do with your mastery of the written word.
But we are not still stuck back in the early nineteen hundreds – no we are in the
twenty first century, a time that appreciates freelancers in hundreds of different
jobs.
Sure, you have probably heard of freelance photographers too, you may have
even met one or two in your life, but what about freelance software designers,
freelance medical billing specialists, or even freelance scientific researchers?
There are all jobs that have recently begun to see massive growth in their
respective fields because more and more people are realizing that they can
make far more money working for themselves as freelancers than they ever
could solely from working under the wing of their previous employer.
So it sounds pretty good doesn’t it? You work in some field for quite a few years,
get a lot of practical experience in your chosen area of employment and then
gradually make the switch from working the nine to five to becoming your own
boss as a freelancer.
But is it really as easy as it sounds to become a freelancer and actually make a
living doing work on a freelance basis?
Online Freelancing Success 7
We have to keep in mind that there are quite a few freelancers out there who are
only doing work part time.
Not because they make a ton of money and only have to work a couple of days
per week but because they actually have had some trouble finding work in the
past and need a much more solid career option in order to make sure that they
do not find themselves facing bankruptcy.
However, such a scenario does not have to happen to you if you are willing to do
whatever it takes to become a freelancer. Your career switch may not happen
overnight – but eventually you will become highly successful at what you do.
It’s a guarantee.
The first step in making that jump from office work to freelance is to decide
whether or not you have what it takes to become a freelancer.
We all want to be our own boss, but do we all have the drive and dedication that
it takes to be successful without the watchful eye of our supervisors?
Sadly, we don’t.
Therefore, you have to really sit down and think about what makes you so
special in the world of freelancers.
Do you have a large enough skill set to make you stand out amongst the hoards
of different people all seeking the same work as you?
Do you have the time management skills necessary to run your own freelancing
operation and meet all of the deadlines set upon you by your clients?
If you have even the slightest doubt in your mind about freelancing, then maybe
there are other career paths that are better for you in the long run.
Online Freelancing Success 8
Now, provided that you are willing to jump in to your freelancing business with
both feet, you need to start off on the freelance path slowly before you can really
start raking in the cash.
Don’t quit your job just yet! Instead, you need to begin your hunt for freelance
work in your area of expertise on the internet and see what you can come up
with.
Some skills, such as the ability to write coherently or do software design for
clients of all types, are highly marketable and you should really have no difficulty
whatsoever finding a goldmine of work.
On the other hand, if you are only able to do tasks that are not as easily
marketable on a freelance basis, you will have much more difficulty finding work
for your freelance operation.
Currently some of the most popular fields for freelancing include writing, editing,
photography, web and graphic design, software design, and architecture or
drafting.
Once you have settled on a field that you want to freelance in, you will need to
start finding your first clients. Whatever you do, do not start your hunt with any of
the clients that you may have dealt with in your current job.
There are all kinds of laws against this practice and it may get you into serious
trouble if you are caught.
Instead, turn to your favorite search engine and search for some forums and
databases specifically designed for freelancers seeking work in a particular field.
There are tons of different places for you to visit, so within an hour or so you will
probably have at least ten or fifteen bookmarks of places online where you can
find employment as a freelancer.
Online Freelancing Success 9
When you find you have some free time, all you have to do is search around on
each one of these bookmarked websites to find the freelance positions that
sound good to you.
When you start out as a freelancer, you will probably have to take a few jobs that
do not pay very well at all. That’s fine because these jobs help you build your skill
set.
They will help you learn how to more effectively manage your time, speed up
your workflow, and even help you get more used to using a computer and the
internet to search for answers to any questions that may pop up while you are
doing work for your client.
The low paying jobs will probably last for awhile, as until you have assembled a
massive list of satisfied clients you will have to primarily compete with all of the
other freelancers in your field entirely on how low your rates and fees are.
Eventually though you will graduate into higher and higher paying jobs until you
will find that you have practically doubled your current income with income from
freelancing.
At this point you should feel confident enough to possibly start thinking about
reducing the number of hours you work at your current job to part time status or
even quit your job all together and make your fortunes solely through freelancingin your selected field.
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How to write an irresistible article
Whether you are working for a small business, large corporation, or are a
student, there are numerous sources that you can turn to for help with writing.
Businesses need to be able to effectively communicate with their customers,
their employees and their potential customers. Effective verbal communication is
equally important, but nonverbal communication in the form of copy writing,
article writing, press release writing, and more requires a certain level of
expertise and experience. The typical small business wants to focus their efforts
on their core business activities without spending too much time on projects that
can easily be outsourced to consultants or freelance professionals. Many small
businesses turn to freelancers to help them save time and money. For example,
a certified public accountant opened his own accounting practice after working in
another accounting firm for the last ten years. One of the ways he decided to
search for new clients was to embark on an advertising and promotional
campaign. Although some of his previous clients followed him to his new
practice, he wanted to increase the number of accounts he currently handled.
These accounts included various individuals and small businesses from around
the town. Rather than hire new employees or handle the projects himself, he
decided to hire a consultant through a freelance web site to work on copy writing
for a local newspaper ad campaign as well as to help with press releases and
company news distribution. By outsourcing these non-core business activities to
an independent consultant, he is able to save himself time and money and also
gets the expertise of an established professional who specializes in the types of
2
writing that he needs assistance with. He decides to list his writing projects in a
freelance marketplace and receives bids from independent consultants and
freelance writers. He was able to choose a service provider based on factors
related to cost, the service provider’s experience, references, and previous
feedback from clients. All small businesses have a decision to make about
whether to outsource certain projects or to complete the work in house. Using
economics as a deciding factor, it makes sense economically for businesses to
outsource writing projects when the projects are non-core business activities that
do not contribute to the company’s bottom line.
Small businesses also need to be able to effectively communicate with
their current customers. Some of the more effective ways to get help writing
effective communication for current customers involve using tools such as
newsletters, email lists, and articles written by outsourced consultants.
Newsletters are very effective ways to keep customers informed of current
events and happenings within the company. They also offer you the opportunity
to gain new clients as the newsletter gets passed around and is often seen by
more than one person during its life cycle. It makes sense and is a smart move
to outsource corporate communications instead of keeping it in-house. Hiring a
separate professional will save your business money and time. For less than the
cost of hiring a full time employee, and because it will contribute to allowing more
concentration on the activities that will earn your business money, contracting
with a consultant or freelancer for your corporate communications (writing of
press releases to distribute company news, getting publicity through pieces in
3
newspapers and magazines, and getting help writing newsletters or articles)
simply makes sense. An expert in the field who has amassed many years of
experience with business writing, persuasive writing, and copy writing in addition
to having experience writing press releases, articles, essays, and possibly
academic or technical research and term papers will have a lot to offer you and
your business.
Large corporations use writing to effectively communicate on all levels of
business. Business writing and corporate communications are essential
elements that keep the public informed and give companies their corporate
image. A company’s image, or its publicly perceived notion of credibility and
reliability is extremely important to its bottom line. For example, upon its
introduction many years ago an American car company introduced a car known
as the “Nova”. After some time, it was discovered that the car was not selling
well in many Spanish speaking countries. Because in Spanish, “No va”
translates to “doesn’t go”, the car sales in these countries were dismal. Effective
corporate communication can have far reaching effect. Ineffective corporate
communication can result in lower sales as shown in the car sales example.
Large corporations also need to be effective communicators with their current
employees. Internal corporate communications are equally important and keep
your employees abreast of company accomplishments, events and human
resource issues.
4
Finally, students also need to be able to write effectively as well. Writing
assignments can include writing essays, writing term papers, report writing, and
thesis writing not to mention having to demonstrate writing ability in other
subjects outside of English class. For example, law students need to be able to
write not only persuasive but argumentative writing as well. Foreign language
students need to be able to translate into their native language and then back
again. Science and technology students need to be able to demonstrate
scientific writing ability. Taking writing tips from college professors that teach
correct formatting and usage, including APA style, and improving your
proofreading and editing skills will result in quality writing assignments. For the
student that is looking for writing help and homework assistance for their
assignments, freelance marketplaces that allow you to hire a consultant or tutor
could be a productive and time saving solution.
From a freelance or independent consultant’s standpoint, marketing
writing skills to potential service buyers is important to keeping any consulting
business thriving. Registering with freelance marketplaces will enable you to
showcase your writing skills, talents and abilities. Previous experience with all
kinds of writing ranging from grant writing, fiction writing and interactive writing to
writing short stories, articles and ebooks or even technical pieces, in addition to
all forms of business writing will enable you to prove your varied background and
skills. All of which can be showcased in your freelance marketplace profile.
Creating and managing a profile is important to make you stand out from the
crowd of freelance writers competing for new writing projects. All in all, those
5
looking for writing help can find a vast array of resources in the form of
consultants who are more than willing to lend a helping hand.
About the Author: Jack Thompson is a freelance writer, business
consultant and entrepreneur. He has helped thousands of individuals
and businesses across the world realize the benefits of outsourcing.
Independent consultants, freelance service providers, and companies
looking to outsource service projects can post or bid on projects at
www.smartylance.com.
student, there are numerous sources that you can turn to for help with writing.
Businesses need to be able to effectively communicate with their customers,
their employees and their potential customers. Effective verbal communication is
equally important, but nonverbal communication in the form of copy writing,
article writing, press release writing, and more requires a certain level of
expertise and experience. The typical small business wants to focus their efforts
on their core business activities without spending too much time on projects that
can easily be outsourced to consultants or freelance professionals. Many small
businesses turn to freelancers to help them save time and money. For example,
a certified public accountant opened his own accounting practice after working in
another accounting firm for the last ten years. One of the ways he decided to
search for new clients was to embark on an advertising and promotional
campaign. Although some of his previous clients followed him to his new
practice, he wanted to increase the number of accounts he currently handled.
These accounts included various individuals and small businesses from around
the town. Rather than hire new employees or handle the projects himself, he
decided to hire a consultant through a freelance web site to work on copy writing
for a local newspaper ad campaign as well as to help with press releases and
company news distribution. By outsourcing these non-core business activities to
an independent consultant, he is able to save himself time and money and also
gets the expertise of an established professional who specializes in the types of
2
writing that he needs assistance with. He decides to list his writing projects in a
freelance marketplace and receives bids from independent consultants and
freelance writers. He was able to choose a service provider based on factors
related to cost, the service provider’s experience, references, and previous
feedback from clients. All small businesses have a decision to make about
whether to outsource certain projects or to complete the work in house. Using
economics as a deciding factor, it makes sense economically for businesses to
outsource writing projects when the projects are non-core business activities that
do not contribute to the company’s bottom line.
Small businesses also need to be able to effectively communicate with
their current customers. Some of the more effective ways to get help writing
effective communication for current customers involve using tools such as
newsletters, email lists, and articles written by outsourced consultants.
Newsletters are very effective ways to keep customers informed of current
events and happenings within the company. They also offer you the opportunity
to gain new clients as the newsletter gets passed around and is often seen by
more than one person during its life cycle. It makes sense and is a smart move
to outsource corporate communications instead of keeping it in-house. Hiring a
separate professional will save your business money and time. For less than the
cost of hiring a full time employee, and because it will contribute to allowing more
concentration on the activities that will earn your business money, contracting
with a consultant or freelancer for your corporate communications (writing of
press releases to distribute company news, getting publicity through pieces in
3
newspapers and magazines, and getting help writing newsletters or articles)
simply makes sense. An expert in the field who has amassed many years of
experience with business writing, persuasive writing, and copy writing in addition
to having experience writing press releases, articles, essays, and possibly
academic or technical research and term papers will have a lot to offer you and
your business.
Large corporations use writing to effectively communicate on all levels of
business. Business writing and corporate communications are essential
elements that keep the public informed and give companies their corporate
image. A company’s image, or its publicly perceived notion of credibility and
reliability is extremely important to its bottom line. For example, upon its
introduction many years ago an American car company introduced a car known
as the “Nova”. After some time, it was discovered that the car was not selling
well in many Spanish speaking countries. Because in Spanish, “No va”
translates to “doesn’t go”, the car sales in these countries were dismal. Effective
corporate communication can have far reaching effect. Ineffective corporate
communication can result in lower sales as shown in the car sales example.
Large corporations also need to be effective communicators with their current
employees. Internal corporate communications are equally important and keep
your employees abreast of company accomplishments, events and human
resource issues.
4
Finally, students also need to be able to write effectively as well. Writing
assignments can include writing essays, writing term papers, report writing, and
thesis writing not to mention having to demonstrate writing ability in other
subjects outside of English class. For example, law students need to be able to
write not only persuasive but argumentative writing as well. Foreign language
students need to be able to translate into their native language and then back
again. Science and technology students need to be able to demonstrate
scientific writing ability. Taking writing tips from college professors that teach
correct formatting and usage, including APA style, and improving your
proofreading and editing skills will result in quality writing assignments. For the
student that is looking for writing help and homework assistance for their
assignments, freelance marketplaces that allow you to hire a consultant or tutor
could be a productive and time saving solution.
From a freelance or independent consultant’s standpoint, marketing
writing skills to potential service buyers is important to keeping any consulting
business thriving. Registering with freelance marketplaces will enable you to
showcase your writing skills, talents and abilities. Previous experience with all
kinds of writing ranging from grant writing, fiction writing and interactive writing to
writing short stories, articles and ebooks or even technical pieces, in addition to
all forms of business writing will enable you to prove your varied background and
skills. All of which can be showcased in your freelance marketplace profile.
Creating and managing a profile is important to make you stand out from the
crowd of freelance writers competing for new writing projects. All in all, those
5
looking for writing help can find a vast array of resources in the form of
consultants who are more than willing to lend a helping hand.
About the Author: Jack Thompson is a freelance writer, business
consultant and entrepreneur. He has helped thousands of individuals
and businesses across the world realize the benefits of outsourcing.
Independent consultants, freelance service providers, and companies
looking to outsource service projects can post or bid on projects at
www.smartylance.com.
Posted by
DANIEL
FREELANCE JOBS ONLINE
When we talk of freelance jobs, there many jobs making up freelance jobs like Data entry Article
writer, web designer, Legal job, clerical jobs, Customer service, script writing, graphic designing
etc.All these jobs are very lucrative when you tap in to them, you have earning potential $20-
$4,000 per job, your earning potential depends on how much you can implement what you have
in this Guide.Requirements to do these jobsYour skills to surf the net.Ability to complete the jobs
or Task Secrets of earning large doing these simple freelance jobsFirst of all, know what you can
do from things like Data entry, Article writing e.t.c you can go to freelance site like Rentacaler
and search for available jobs
Sign up with most suitable top freelance site
Login and make as many bid as possible I will later explain how to make a wining bid that the
project owner will have no choice as toward you the project.
Do the job, keep on communicating with the project owner, while doing the job.After the job you
get paid
writer, web designer, Legal job, clerical jobs, Customer service, script writing, graphic designing
etc.All these jobs are very lucrative when you tap in to them, you have earning potential $20-
$4,000 per job, your earning potential depends on how much you can implement what you have
in this Guide.Requirements to do these jobsYour skills to surf the net.Ability to complete the jobs
or Task Secrets of earning large doing these simple freelance jobsFirst of all, know what you can
do from things like Data entry, Article writing e.t.c you can go to freelance site like Rentacaler
and search for available jobs
Sign up with most suitable top freelance site
Login and make as many bid as possible I will later explain how to make a wining bid that the
project owner will have no choice as toward you the project.
Do the job, keep on communicating with the project owner, while doing the job.After the job you
get paid
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DANIEL
trusted freelance site
Elance.com - so far the largest online marketplace for free lancers and service buyers
Aquent.com - offers marketing organizations a wide range of services including consulting, studio solutions, project management, and translation/localization.
Adveres.com - another cool marketplace for freelancers.
Bidradar - recently merged with governmentbids.com and published mostly government-owned jobs for freelancers.
CGI Lance - largest marketplace for CGI scripts.
CTITjobs.net - most projects are programming and web design and even technical support for IT-related problems.
Codelance.com - custom software development and webhosting for companies outsourcing offshore.
Coswap.com - offshore marketplace for web design jobs.
Design Quote - a reputable marketplace for graphic and design jobs.
Developreneurs.com - an online marketplace where buyers looking for web development services can receive bids from dozens of qualified service providers.
Ework.com -delivers three outsourced value-added services— integration and implementation for eWork Enterprise 5, business process consulting to streamline contingent workforce business processes, and a comprehensive workforce staffing management service.
Freelance Auction - almost all services are offered here.
Freelance Auction Network - is designed to bring affordable high quality services to small business owners and provide freelance contractors from around the world a better way to market their services.
Freelance.com - a good place for independent professionals, freelancers, and service buyers.
Freelance Writers - the best site for non-fiction writers.
Freelancefree.com - the first and best free freelance website.
Freelancewriting.com - another great freelance site exclusively for writers.
Freelancewebprojects.com - all services offered and requires all freelancing talents.
Freelanceseek.com - available in 7 major European languages.
Freelancewebprogramming.com - another freelance site for webmasters and programmers.
Getafreelancer - this is my favorite freelance site so far. I am a member of this site and having some decent customers in SEO and writing.
Guru.com - Use Guru.com’s free service to search for and find freelancers. Post your project. Get free quotes within hours. Outsource your contract work today.
Hirecoders.com - not only a marketplace but also a general classified for job seekers and employers.
Ifreelance.com - huge freelance site for talented people.
Listbid.com - a very simple freelance site but has a bigger population.
No Agencies Please - is a free freelance site concentrating on programming and design.
NUJ Freelance Directory - the biggest freelance job board in UK.
OutsourceToday.net- is the online market place where buyers can post their projects. Businesses and consultants such as freelance programmers, copywriters etc will bid for the work you outsource and you can select the best one that matches your requirement.
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Projectlance.com - one of the busiest freelance sites.
PHPfreelancers.com - freelance for php programming.
Programmingbid.com - dozens of programming jobs posted everyday.
Project4hire.com - marketplace for designers, programmers, offshore companies, and more.
Rentacoder.com - one of the biggest and reputable freelance sites.
Scriptlance.com - big freelance sites with thousands of service providers from India.
There are other freelance sites and the list is growing daily but it is always better to join established freelance sites for a reliable service
Aquent.com - offers marketing organizations a wide range of services including consulting, studio solutions, project management, and translation/localization.
Adveres.com - another cool marketplace for freelancers.
Bidradar - recently merged with governmentbids.com and published mostly government-owned jobs for freelancers.
CGI Lance - largest marketplace for CGI scripts.
CTITjobs.net - most projects are programming and web design and even technical support for IT-related problems.
Codelance.com - custom software development and webhosting for companies outsourcing offshore.
Coswap.com - offshore marketplace for web design jobs.
Design Quote - a reputable marketplace for graphic and design jobs.
Developreneurs.com - an online marketplace where buyers looking for web development services can receive bids from dozens of qualified service providers.
Ework.com -delivers three outsourced value-added services— integration and implementation for eWork Enterprise 5, business process consulting to streamline contingent workforce business processes, and a comprehensive workforce staffing management service.
Freelance Auction - almost all services are offered here.
Freelance Auction Network - is designed to bring affordable high quality services to small business owners and provide freelance contractors from around the world a better way to market their services.
Freelance.com - a good place for independent professionals, freelancers, and service buyers.
Freelance Writers - the best site for non-fiction writers.
Freelancefree.com - the first and best free freelance website.
Freelancewriting.com - another great freelance site exclusively for writers.
Freelancewebprojects.com - all services offered and requires all freelancing talents.
Freelanceseek.com - available in 7 major European languages.
Freelancewebprogramming.com - another freelance site for webmasters and programmers.
Getafreelancer - this is my favorite freelance site so far. I am a member of this site and having some decent customers in SEO and writing.
Guru.com - Use Guru.com’s free service to search for and find freelancers. Post your project. Get free quotes within hours. Outsource your contract work today.
Hirecoders.com - not only a marketplace but also a general classified for job seekers and employers.
Ifreelance.com - huge freelance site for talented people.
Listbid.com - a very simple freelance site but has a bigger population.
No Agencies Please - is a free freelance site concentrating on programming and design.
NUJ Freelance Directory - the biggest freelance job board in UK.
OutsourceToday.net- is the online market place where buyers can post their projects. Businesses and consultants such as freelance programmers, copywriters etc will bid for the work you outsource and you can select the best one that matches your requirement.
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Projectlance.com - one of the busiest freelance sites.
PHPfreelancers.com - freelance for php programming.
Programmingbid.com - dozens of programming jobs posted everyday.
Project4hire.com - marketplace for designers, programmers, offshore companies, and more.
Rentacoder.com - one of the biggest and reputable freelance sites.
Scriptlance.com - big freelance sites with thousands of service providers from India.
There are other freelance sites and the list is growing daily but it is always better to join established freelance sites for a reliable service
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How to build an alternative freelance portfolio
How to build an alternative freelance portfolio
Look for the best work you’re done like writing, designs and save it in your like box like so
works.
The way to build an alternative freelance portfolio is to set up a site related to your field and
upload all your think are not don’t exclude the once you think are not good because your clients
may like them, (A freelance that has a site is always given preferential treatment when awarding
project to bidders- uncommon secret)
Best way to get high paying jobs frequently
Search for freelance site related to your field as 99designs.com for graphic designers, but for
freelance writers, one way to get high paying jobs is to post on craiglist.
Freelance writers can also get jobs from digital point forum, warrior from.com freelance writing
sites is not good for ne freelance writers as they can only get all
Those $5 per article.I show freelance writers how to get paid $100-$150 per article within three
mouths later on this site
Look for the best work you’re done like writing, designs and save it in your like box like so
works.
The way to build an alternative freelance portfolio is to set up a site related to your field and
upload all your think are not don’t exclude the once you think are not good because your clients
may like them, (A freelance that has a site is always given preferential treatment when awarding
project to bidders- uncommon secret)
Best way to get high paying jobs frequently
Search for freelance site related to your field as 99designs.com for graphic designers, but for
freelance writers, one way to get high paying jobs is to post on craiglist.
Freelance writers can also get jobs from digital point forum, warrior from.com freelance writing
sites is not good for ne freelance writers as they can only get all
Those $5 per article.I show freelance writers how to get paid $100-$150 per article within three
mouths later on this site
Posted by
DANIEL
Secret that the Guru’s in freelancing won’t tell you to do when bidding
Making a winning bid secret
Bidding on freelance site is writing proposal to the project owner as the rate of your chance and
data of finishing the job some jobs may be continues/permanent. (Note) never write your bid
details through the "make bid" link given by the freelance site because other freelancers will use
your bid details to know how to approach the bid and knock you out.
You can simply write please view pin through the make bid link. Then you send your bid details
through pin.
Secret that the Guru’s in freelancing won’t tell you to do when bidding
no of bids: If you are just starting your freelance career, don’t bid for a project that has more
than 2 bids, because the project owner may have started communicating with the bidders
It is always advisable to bid for "Today’s project / Recent project" as the owner may still be
online, once you bid and pm lin, he will reply you and start the job at once (The secret of how I
won two bids in 2days)
state what you will do in appreciating forwarding you the project
don’t stop at one message you send to the project owner when bidding, send two to three
message about your willingness to work for him
State that you re willing to work extra hard, if you are awarded the project
Set your bidding price. For example I personally use 55% of the price range as a starter, but
when you have been rated well you can raise it to 65-75% of the price range.
Do not price too how, as some project owners will think you don’t have quality service
In freelancing, be fast because every seconds count
Send your portfolio that contains the best work as a prove that you can do the job and you have
enough experience.
Have an attractive username like letting lance and your username e.g if your name is Thompson,
you can use tomlance as your username (This is a secret you will not get somewhere else I get
this by experience)
Have a special email like Tomlance @yahoo.com
State the reason for the project owner toward you the project.
Bidding on freelance site is writing proposal to the project owner as the rate of your chance and
data of finishing the job some jobs may be continues/permanent. (Note) never write your bid
details through the "make bid" link given by the freelance site because other freelancers will use
your bid details to know how to approach the bid and knock you out.
You can simply write please view pin through the make bid link. Then you send your bid details
through pin.
Secret that the Guru’s in freelancing won’t tell you to do when bidding
no of bids: If you are just starting your freelance career, don’t bid for a project that has more
than 2 bids, because the project owner may have started communicating with the bidders
It is always advisable to bid for "Today’s project / Recent project" as the owner may still be
online, once you bid and pm lin, he will reply you and start the job at once (The secret of how I
won two bids in 2days)
state what you will do in appreciating forwarding you the project
don’t stop at one message you send to the project owner when bidding, send two to three
message about your willingness to work for him
State that you re willing to work extra hard, if you are awarded the project
Set your bidding price. For example I personally use 55% of the price range as a starter, but
when you have been rated well you can raise it to 65-75% of the price range.
Do not price too how, as some project owners will think you don’t have quality service
In freelancing, be fast because every seconds count
Send your portfolio that contains the best work as a prove that you can do the job and you have
enough experience.
Have an attractive username like letting lance and your username e.g if your name is Thompson,
you can use tomlance as your username (This is a secret you will not get somewhere else I get
this by experience)
Have a special email like Tomlance @yahoo.com
State the reason for the project owner toward you the project.
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DANIEL
$2,000 from fee based freelance site without membership fee with you Secrets
There are so many fee based freelance site like enlace, get rentacoder,gaf goaltender e.t.c
they high paying jobs then free once.
I will show you steps to these money vault which can fetch you more than $30,000 before the
end of the year depending on how you can work.
* Go to "and register on script lance this is a site that is easy to win bid as a starter
* Go to "Today’s and recent project" and make bid for the once you can do this
If you follow my steps in this guide you could win bid that day or on the morrow
Do the job and get paid
Use the money are paid to pay for membership fee on elance.com because that is the Gold rate
freelance site
Then start work
All this can be done in 7 days, within a mouth you could realize $2,000 from enlace alone on
enlace you could get paid $500 for 1-2 his work.
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DANIEL
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