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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 2:24pm On Mar 24, 2017
I don enter am today, i bid on buyer request to brand a customer's new business by providing him business name, logo and fliers for his business.
Now the client replied to my bid and was asking me to write a detailed proposal on how i wanted to brand his business.
Edakun epp me as i no get any knowledge of writing proposal and all templates i found on google requires a company name and address to write a good proposal and we all know say i no own any company for US
Somebody help!
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by SamJed(m): 4:06pm On Mar 24, 2017
Dygeasy:
Hi guys,

Who's available to write some articles? I've got some articles to write.

Please send me a mail with samples of your previously written works to mrdygeasy@gmail.com.

You MUST be always online and excuses such as no light and water will not be tolerated.

If you can't write good English on email or whatsapp, I may not be able to trust you with my articles.

Looking forward to those emails.

Thank you very much.

i am available to write. I hope we can work together. My email is sampsonjedidiah@gmail.com Please i will like to know your terms.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by obamartins(m): 11:50am On Mar 26, 2017
This is simple, what the client want is for you to give him detailed step you would use. First of all, ask him what the business is all about. Is it about service or product? Is it and existing business and a new startup? Is it going to be internet based business or offline or both. If it is going to be online, demand to know if he already has a website or not. From the information he provides from the above pertinent questions would determine the next step. I can help you write it if you don't mind. But i need answers to those question.


lizzycreations:
I don enter am today, i bid on buyer request to brand a customer's new business by providing him business name, logo and fliers for his business.
Now the client replied to my bid and was asking me to write a detailed proposal on how i wanted to brand his business.
Edakun epp me as i no get any knowledge of writing proposal and all templates i found on google requires a company name and address to write a good proposal and we all know say i no own any company for US
Somebody help!
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by TLisieux: 11:51am On Mar 26, 2017
I need upwork reviews. Please I will pay you. Thanks cool
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 1:09pm On Mar 26, 2017
obamartins:
This is simple, what the client want is for you to give him detailed step you would use. First of all, ask him what the business is all about. Is it about service or product? Is it and existing business and a new startup? Is it going to be internet based business or offline or both. If it is going to be online, demand to know if he already has a website or not. From the information he provides from the above pertinent questions would determine the next step. I can help you write it if you don't mind. But i need answers to those question.


Thanks so much for this bro.... already wrote one for him.... just hope he consider it.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by stagger: 2:36pm On Mar 26, 2017
The truth always pays. Instead of lying about your location, why not simply travel to a European country on a short stay visa and do some work from there? The new trend now is to work online as a freelancer from any location in this earth. You must not be in Naija to do freelance work.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by tr3y(m): 2:44pm On Mar 26, 2017
stagger:
The truth always pays. Instead of lying about your location, why not simply travel to a European country on a short stay visa and do some work from there? The new trend now is to work online as a freelancer from any location in this earth. You must not be in Naija to do freelance work.

I like the way you think. Please will you bankroll my trip, I will repay you!

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by benebaby77: 4:12pm On Mar 26, 2017
tolajay:
Native English Writer from NIGERIA...Baba!



Even the guy's epistle was riddled with few grammatical solecism and misgiving....
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 4:21pm On Mar 26, 2017
Sup everyone, I need reviews for my gig, i have two accounts, so that should make it easier and better as i will order from one account and get reviews to another account. But I want us to outsmart fiverr on this one.

This is how we are going to do it, you will have to post on buyers request relating to my niche, so from there, I will chat you up and we kick start just like normal transaction. So if you are in, kindly quote me with your WhatsApp number.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by tolajay: 10:58pm On Mar 26, 2017
Whoa!

I'm elated...Made my first withdrawal from Upwork...Freelancing is sweet if you're armed with the requite skills and information.

Thanks to God for Nairalanders, especially, YOU. Yes, YOU! shocked

Looking forward to better days.

Meanwhile, Not sure I should pray for the appreciation of the dollar against the Naira or just remain passive. But God dey. wink grin

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 7:37am On Mar 27, 2017
stagger:
The truth always pays. Instead of lying about your location, why not simply travel to a European country on a short stay visa and do some work from there? The new trend now is to work online as a freelancer from any location in this earth. You must not be in Naija to do freelance work.

Why not just be truthful and state you stay in Nigeria, as long as you can do the job.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Adek15(m): 8:21am On Mar 27, 2017
tolajay:
Whoa!

I'm elated...Made my first withdrawal from Upwork...Freelancing is sweet if you're armed with the requite skills and information.

Thanks to God for Nairalanders, especially, YOU. Yes, YOU! shocked

Looking forward to better days.

Meanwhile, Not sure I should pray for the appreciation of the dollar against the Naira or just remain passive. But God dey. wink grin
what are you into my friend.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by DoyenExchange: 8:22am On Mar 27, 2017
Small and Big Businesses You Can Do In Nigeria With Their Cost Estimates

Do you know that there are big and small businesses you can start in Nigeria that will not put holes in your pockets? They are every day businesses you never think that they will make you a millionaire. www.doyenexchange.com/invest_opps.php contains a list of over 50 businesses you can start immediately in Nigeria and their cost estimates.

You will be amazed!
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by tolajay: 8:48am On Mar 27, 2017
Writing/Proofreading.

Adek15:
what are you into my friend.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by kaycodes: 11:14am On Mar 27, 2017
tolajay:
Whoa!

I'm elated...Made my first withdrawal from Upwork...Freelancing is sweet if you're armed with the requite skills and information.

Thanks to God for Nairalanders, especially, YOU. Yes, YOU! shocked

Looking forward to better days.

Meanwhile, Not sure I should pray for the appreciation of the dollar against the Naira or just remain passive. But God dey. wink grin

Congratulations!!

What method did you use to do your withdrawal?
I have tried all methods except the wire transfer method. The thought of losing 30 USD plus a potential 20 USD incoming fees at my bank is not funny.

With the crash in dollar payoneer seems a very bad option right now as these ecurrency exchangers will give you a crazy price.

Well I decided to try using the withdraw to local bank as it looks like the best option on paper at 369NGN/$ with less than $1 withdrawal fees. I'll update when the payment hits my account so you can compare and contrast.

However higher dollar rate looks good but the multiplier effect isn't funny as well. For the sake of our families and friends, the dollar should stabilize.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by tolajay: 12:09pm On Mar 27, 2017
Thanks man!

I used the service of an exchanger. The rate wasn't too impressive though.

I look forward to hearing the outcome of your local transfer.

When did you initiate the process?

kaycodes:


Congratulations!!

What method did you use to do your withdrawal?
I have tried all methods except the wire transfer method. The thought of losing 30 USD plus a potential 20 USD incoming fees at my bank is not funny.

With the crash in dollar payoneer seems a very bad option right now as these ecurrency exchangers will give you a crazy price.

Well I decided to try using the withdraw to local bank as it looks like the best option on paper at 369NGN/$ with less than $1 withdrawal fees. I'll update when the payment hits my account so you can compare and contrast.

However higher dollar rate looks good but the multiplier effect isn't funny as well. For the sake of our families and friends, the dollar should stabilize.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Adek15(m): 2:51pm On Mar 27, 2017
tolajay:
Writing/Proofreading.

OK. Proofreading I understand. What do you mean by writing? You just write things for clients or what?
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by tolajay: 5:32pm On Mar 27, 2017
Web content, Articles, Blogs, Reports, et al.

Adek15:
OK. Proofreading I understand. What do you mean by writing? You just write things for clients or what?
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by easysunny(m): 11:24pm On Mar 27, 2017
samtobi:


You can choose any category of writing that deem fit to you and can also bid on any of them.

But you don't have show it on your profile that you are very good at all of them. Clients we see you as someone who is desperately waiting to devour any writing work that comes your way.

So, your cover up should be on your profile title.

You can tag it as: "prolific content writer, creative content writer, content that converts specialist," etc.

On the add-skill section, you can add related skill like :
Article writing, creative writing, content writing, copywriting, academic writing etc. They all speak the same language.

Then in your overview use top-notch description to convince client that you can help them to solve their problems.

Here is a proposal I used to get my current client. Well, it is a pinch of the entire proposal, but I think it will stand as a source of inspiration to you.

Don't copy word for word. Twist it to suit your taste.


Hi!

My name is Micheal Thomas a Native English writer from Nigeria. I have been creating remarkable contents for clients that coverts for 2 years now.

Thankfully most of my clients have left amazing tips and numerous thank you message for being the Chief cornersone to the huge returns to their investment.


I can skillfully take on your writing project. You just got to trust me on this.

I am a native English speaker, so I assure the best communication for your projects.

Based on my experience writing contents, I have personally learnt that copies that convert are the ones that come with a lot of benefits.

Through research, I have found out that most web contents fail to break even because:

1. They Fail to Personalized the Article

No personal stories to engage the audience. People are passionate, they buy things out of passion. You need to hit on that.

How do you get to know their feelngs?

Through forums and social media. You will find them talking about the challenges they face for that product.

2. Making it Salesy

The truth is nobody loved to be sold to. But your article can bring out what the readers will miss out if he fails to buy the product.

Readers want to know what they can benefit from the products.

If you hire me for this project, you are going to get much more tips in your content. And I assure you, it will converts.

Thanks and Looking forward to hearing from you.


Please note :

As a Nigerian writer you are going to face a lot of challenges. Most of these moguls, tend to trust their projects on native English speakers.

But you can break this jinx if you can secure your first job from a non-native English speaking client. Once you do a quality job, and he leaves a good rating, then you are in for business.

I wish you success in your freelance adventure.




Thanks very much. God bless you.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by keishik: 2:15am On Mar 28, 2017
kaycodes:


Congratulations!!

What method did you use to do your withdrawal?
I have tried all methods except the wire transfer method. The thought of losing 30 USD plus a potential 20 USD incoming fees at my bank is not funny.

With the crash in dollar payoneer seems a very bad option right now as these ecurrency exchangers will give you a crazy price.

Well I decided to try using the withdraw to local bank as it looks like the best option on paper at 369NGN/$ with less than $1 withdrawal fees. I'll update when the payment hits my account so you can compare and contrast.

However higher dollar rate looks good but the multiplier effect isn't funny as well. For the sake of our families and friends, the dollar should stabilize.
This should be very interesting. Sold @ ₦350 yesterday but the prospects aren't looking so good. If direct withdrawal would end up giving me even marginally less than exchangers, I'd rather embrace it considering it's inherent security.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 3:33am On Mar 28, 2017
I have read this thread from beginning to end and I now see why clients avoid Nigerian freelancers like the bubonic plague: there are a lot of unserious people posturing as freelancers.

No one said it will be easy, no one said it's a walk in the park. Only those who are willing to commit sweat equity and toil to achieve mastery of a given field within this game can really smile.

I initially started out as a writer but I had to leave writing when I discovered that it would take me at least one more year of intense practise and study to up my skills to native speaker level.

I made a switch -- I moved into ecommerce. I watched videos, bought courses, made Shopify websites, learnt Ebay listing and management, made fun Woocommerce shops, studied Magento, payment systems, Customer service, ecommerce book keeping all within a period of six months. Six months of working 7x16 hours daily.

Today, I can beat my chest with confidence and say bring it on. Bring on any aspect of ecommerce and I will handle it.

I work 60 hours per week for two clients and earn $7 and $5 per hour respectively. The two gigs that I work are both long-term gigs that could end up lasting for years as the clients are reputable US ecommerce/finance startups.

Why are my sharing this here? Because I am appalled by the low mentality of my people. My people know that they have no skills and yet want to take jobs because of the money. My people are males yet use female profiles. My people are content with earning sporadically. Whether it is peanuts or substantial matters very little and that breaks my heart.

Anyone reading this: if you can, devote the next 18 months into building your craft. First try to secure a gig that would take care of your necessities before you take the plunge. When you find a gig that you are sure can feed you, clothe you, pay for your utilities and leave a little cash in your pocket, dive in. Then while working this gig, you can continue your learning on the side.

If you do this and make yourself worldclass, forget $100 gigs or whatnot, your skills will catch the attention of the major employers who will reward you beyond your wildest dreams. A Nigerian freelancer that I know is a customer support agent at Levis.com and Aircall.com -- she regularly makes over $40K per year working 50 hours per week.

How did she do it? She spent one year studying English and how to write and speak like a native speaker. This was back in 2015. Today, she is being rewarded handsomely for her efforts.

Be wise brethren and think big.

Freelancing contributed $235B to UK economy in 2016, $450Billion to Indian economy and close to $1Trillion to US economy also in 2016. We can all join hands to make freelancing bring $50Billion to Nigeria by 2025 at least.

Think big.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by wman(m): 8:21am On Mar 28, 2017
WriteBoy thanks for your writeup.

It was really enlightening and thought provoking.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by keishik: 8:34am On Mar 28, 2017
Thank you Writeboy for your insightful and inspiring comment. I've come to realise there are two kinds of people / Nigerians / Freelancers in here; the serious/honest/resourceful ones and the unserious/dubious/fast guys. We are witnesses to the fruits of each class of freelancers.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by easysunny(m): 8:59am On Mar 28, 2017
WriteBoy:
I have read this thread from beginning to end and I now see why clients avoid Nigerian freelancers like the bubonic plague: there are a lot of unserious people posturing as freelancers.

No one said it will be easy, no one said it's a walk in the park. Only those who are willing to commit sweat equity and toil to achieve mastery of a given field within this game can really smile.

I initially started out as a writer but I had to leave writing when I discovered that it would take me at least one more year of intense practise and study to up my skills to native speaker level.

I made a switch -- I moved into ecommerce. I watched videos, bought courses, made Shopify websites, learnt Ebay listing and management, made fun Woocommerce shops, studied Magento, payment systems, Customer service, ecommerce book keeping all within a period of six months. Six months of working 7x16 hours daily.

Today, I can beat my chest with confidence and say bring it on. Bring on any aspect of ecommerce and I will handle it.

I work 60 hours per week for two clients and earn $7 and $5 per hour respectively. The two gigs that I work are both long-term gigs that could end up lasting for years as the clients are reputable US ecommerce/finance startups.

Why are my sharing this here? Because I am appalled by the low mentality of my people. My people know that they have no skills and yet want to take jobs because of the money. My people are males yet use female profiles. My people are content with earning sporadically. Whether it is peanuts or substantial matters very little and that breaks my heart.

Anyone reading this: if you can, devote the next 18 months into building your craft. First try to secure a gig that would take care of your necessities before you take the plunge. When you find a gig that you are sure can feed you, clothe you, pay for your utilities and leave a little cash in your pocket, dive in. Then while working this gig, you can continue your learning on the side.

If you do this and make yourself worldclass, forget $100 gigs or whatnot, your skills will catch the attention of the major employers who will reward you beyond your wildest dreams. A Nigerian freelancer that I know is a customer support agent at Levis.com and Aircall.com -- she regularly makes over $40K per year working 50 hours per week.

How did she do it? She spent one year studying English and how to write and speak like a native speaker. This was back in 2015. Today, she is being rewarded handsomely for her efforts.

Be wise brethren and think big.

Freelancer contributed $235B to UK economy in 2016, $450Billion to Indian economy and close to $1Trillion to US economy also in 2016. We can all join hands to make freelancing bring $50Billion to Nigeria by 2025 at least

Think big.

You're on point. I've been struggling to succeed in writing niche as a result of most of what you highlighted. One needs to develop the skills first.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 10:09am On Mar 28, 2017
easysunny:


You're on point. I've been struggling to succeed in writing niche as a result of most of what you highlighted. One needs to develop the skills first.

Thanks brother. Writing is a a very lucrative and rewarding field but it doesn't take prisoners. It's either you are good or you are fluff.

If you can, keep learning the craft. In my experience, with two years of intense study and practice, you will become more skilled and thus earn better compensation.

Anyone who feels they can wing it will live a miserable live writing 1000 words for $7 while some people with better polished skills make hundreds if not thousands for the same output.

I wish you good luck.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 10:10am On Mar 28, 2017
keishik:
Thank you Writeboy for your insightful and inspiring comment. I've come to realise there are two kinds of people / Nigerians / Freelancers in here; the serious/honest/resourceful ones and the unserious/dubious/fast guys. We are witnesses to the fruits of each class of freelancers.

Some people hear dollars and begin thinking of Yahoo Yahoo. Haha, I laugh.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by afoobiggy700(m): 10:34am On Mar 28, 2017
tolajay:
Thanks man!

I used the service of an exchanger. The rate wasn't too impressive though.

I look forward to hearing the outcome of your local transfer.

When did you initiate the process?

bro pls kindly contact me need your help
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by afoobiggy700(m): 10:45am On Mar 28, 2017
hello good people here pls kindly help me review mey account
https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/_~015c894587cb54f45d/
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by emmaversity(m): 1:17pm On Mar 28, 2017
pls guys I need your help. How does an hourly work operate. I have a client I have completed his job but is yet to pay me. Do I have to wait till the end of the month. The contract term is 25hours/wk. Pls enlighten me in this areas;

1. When does an hourly contract end? Is it when the job is completed or does it mean I will continue to work until the contract is terminated.

2. When does the client pay? is it after each job he assigns me or at the end of the month?

3. How does upwork tracking device operate?

Please I need your help, I have a feeling I have just discouraged a client that loves my work and he has ended the contract... to think that he is my first client.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by DoyenExchange: 1:36pm On Mar 28, 2017
Small and Big Businesses You Can Do In Nigeria With Their Cost Estimates.

Do you know that there are big and small businesses you can start in Nigeria that will not put holes in your pockets? They are every day businesses you never think that they will make you a millionaire. www.doyenexchange.com/invest_opps.php contains a list of over 50 businesses you can start immediately in Nigeria and their cost estimates.

You will be amazed!
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by ichommy(m): 1:43pm On Mar 28, 2017
tr3y:


I like the way you think. Please will you bankroll my trip, I will repay you!


cheesy

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