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Dekatron:
okay guys. I got picked by an employer,but my question:
1.How do i start the work?
2.How do I download the desktop app
3.My payoneer card is arriving by 28,how do i withdraw my freelancer earnings with it. Reply ASAP. thanks

One step at a time.
Accept the project and start working on it. When you finish it, you can submit it through the inbox. Click on the app and download it. When your payoneer arrives, you can connect it with your freelancer account under the finance menu.

mahyowah:
I am really elated that i found something like this. I'm a writer by nature and this is an opportunity to earn something from what i love to do. My question is, can paypal be used now since we now have it in Nigeria?

Paypal can only be used to make payment and not to receive money. That is why we use Payoneer mastercard, which is free and easy to use.

tooltip:
Wow! I just had a shocking experience, was in the market to shop an hour ago when i slipped.....it was one of those dilapidated makeshift stairwells in the market. with broken rusty jarred hand rests

I held on to the jarred hand rests while it made a deep cut through my palm......had it been my waist tht rolled down that staircase...It would have been a different story

Family make una help me thank God oh, and may God protect everyone in this thread from any form of mishap

Ha! Sorry o. The Lord will continue to watch over everyone of us o. It is well.

Ask4delaw:
thank you ladywriter, I tried that but it didn't work. I don't know what to do next.

Then, you will have to upgrade your membership plan. The higher your membership plan, the more skill you can add.

kingstylo01:
Thanks ma'm, buh is it possible to bid for 5 projects per day when i have just 10 bids to place? Just asking

Then upgrade your membership plan. The more projects you bid on, the more your chances of winning.

ranson:
Great job you people are doing here Ladywriter and co. The more you give freely, the more nature works for your progress. God will continue to enrich your knowledge. I'm a newbie, I wish to know what 'ip' stands for. And, I also want to know if the payoneer card could be received at home since I normally received my post office letters here or must I pick it at the nearest post office. Thanks.

IP means "Internet protocol". Yes, you can get your payoneer card delivered to your home, if you use your house address.

kingstylo01:
although am not giving up, but am greatly discouraged. i've placed over four bids with no reply . i need encouragement please

Don't be discouraged Bro. This is just like any other business offline. Sometimes, it takes time to get noticed. Keep bidding on projects (at least 5 bids per day). Very soon, you will have a testimony. All the best!

silkytouch:
House pls i need your help, below is the reply i just got from a job i put in a bid for. Pls i need to know if anybody has had an encounter with this Freelancer, and what my next line of action should be.

Rebeccajobs 8 minutes ago
Hi, wish you all the very best for the job. This job is supposed to pay you about 1k USD a month. To do the job, you are requested to follow these steps:
[1] Visit our official site: http:///1LKQlXD [2] Pay a fee of 2 USD to thyrebeccanow@outlook.com via PayPal [meant only for administrative purposes] [3] Thereafter, our company will send you all the details of the job to you.

Ignore it, is is not authentic. Any project that will ask you to pay before you get work or anyone that will ask you to register on their website before giving you work to do is a scam and you should run from them.

tooltip:
Sharing friday ni

I'm very grateful to ladywriter, cremeandchic, indestructablex, tranxo and every other person who has graced this page with their presence..

A sample proposal template from me, you can edit it to meet your needs.

PS: Pardon any solecism

@tooltip, finally you are back after you don make all the money. Please contact me on skype o, you need to pay your tithe to me.

Godmother:
I just declined mohds job and he threatening me with a negative feedback. What can I do against such. Trying to appeal to him but hes not listening o.

Did you accept the job? If you did not click on accept, there is no way he can give you a negative feedback. A feedback is only possible if you click on accept, that way he can close the project and give you an incomplete negative review. Don't mind him. Just allow it to go and start bidding on more jobs. You will get better paying jobs.

Godspikin:
I'm interested kindly send necessary information to ayimoro.gmila@gmail.com

Welcome on board. Read the thread from Page 0 to the end and you will get the idea. Then, register on freelancer, place your bids, work on projects and start earning. All the best!

kingstylo01:
reading this thread from page one till end is no joke, its aready 75 pages long.
Well, i have read through some pages and grabbed some ideas. My problem now is bidding.

Cc: ladywriter

Great! There is a great sample of what to write while bidding on page 74 - written by Indestructablex. Follow the guidelines.

Ask4delaw:
please house I need your help on how to add to my skills, I don't know how I somehow used up my skill changes, each time I try to add to my skills, there is a message that pops up saying "You have used up all of your available skill changes" and I only have just 5 skills in my skill selection, I noticed I cant bid on some projects if I don't have a particular skill. what can I do to rectify this. thanks. I am a newbie please.

You can use one trick. Go to your skill selection and remove one of the skills you have there. Add the new one and place your bid. When you need the old skill, go back again and change until you upgrade. If you upgrade your membership level, you can add more skills.

Godmother:
I just got awarded by first job by mohds2. Its a writing job. Its was my first bid and I placed it before I got to understand the importance of setting a milestone so didn't place any. The guy contacted me almost immediately via chat to ask for a sample. I told him I didn't have any but could provide one and he gave me a topic to write 500 words.

I'm yet to submit the sample but he still went ahead to award the bid to me. My question is , since I didn't set any milestone is it safe to accept the bid? Who has worked with mohds2 before? Can he be trusted?

CC
Ladywriter
And other gurus in the house

Hmmm! It is risky dear. 50 articles at $50 without a milestone is a risk. You may not accept it. Look for projects with few articles so you can quickly get reviews from different employers and build your profile. The money is too low and the work is much. It will be hard to convince the guy to pay without a milestone, though some of them are good. That is my own 2 cents o.

darey360:
thanks so much i will probably get in touch with you infact i will get in touch with you. one more question pls at my registration i was asked to verify payment method and i also saw dis under
" I want to receive my FREE 30-day Trial of Plus Membership!
After your free trial, your Plus membership will renew each month for only $9.95 USD on the anniversary of your subscription, unless cancelled. You can downgrade your membership at anytime for no extra cost." hope my money is same in my bank??

Lol. Once you link your FL acct with your bank account, they will be deducting ur membership fees from your bank account IF your FL account is empty. The logic is to work hard and make money to pay for your monthly fees. However, you can start with the $4.95 membership level, its much cheaper for a new member.

darey360:
pls which other one can someone bid for?

You can start with article writing, develop your skills and learn how to write e-books and reports, from there you can go to research, business plan writing, proposal writing, academic writing etc. There are lots of things you can do on FL to make money. You just have to ready to learn and be smart.

silkytouch:
Guys!! exactly same msg from a different employer on a different job i bid. Na only scammers i de meet for Freelancer?

coans89 10 minutes ago
Thanks for Bid My Project.Now you are part of my project.

If You working everyday and your typing speed is good, In this project You can earn 400$-500$ per month.

You must start work every day between below that time:

WORKING STEP :====>>>>


Download The Working Software Below That Link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gp55uo5jnhvx9qg/WorkingSoftware.exe


After Download, Open The Working Software And Put Your Login Username And Password.
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Login UserName: save88

Login Password: 1


<<<<Working Rules :===>>>


Your work just type the code and enter for continue.

When Show Code/image Case Sensitive, Then Type Both Capital And Smaller. Otherwise type all code/image Smaller.

You must space between two code/image.

Type fast without time-out, else your id will be banned for 30 minutes.

Check Entry:===>>>

Please Save your entry count every time before close the software.

You can see your entry Top Of the software.


When you close the software and open again then your entry will be show zero(0).

So When you take rest in every time you must count your entry and save it into a notepad .


*** working time: ****
Best working time: 12am to 10am (GMT+6)
Best working time: 6pm to 3am(GMT+6)

Normal working time:10am to 6pm(GMT+6)


**Rate & payment method:
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1k=1000entry = $20

I will pay you after every 5000 entry completed


After complete 5k target Inform me via email, Then i will check your entry Into Our Database.

Also send me your working username after complete the target via email.

After earned 5000 entry please inform me via email. And also tell me your payment method.


[ paymentinfo24@gmail.com ]


We can pay via: PayPal/MoneyBookers/Odesk.com/Freelancer.com/Payza/Payoneer MasterCard/perfectmoney/webmoney/western union.
---------------
If you work 4-5 hours a day or more if you can then you easily reach my given target before my given time.
After earned 5000 entry please inform me via email. And also tell me your payment method.

[ paymentinfo24@gmail.com ]

So if you agree then please start work from now and try to work
Wish you all the best
Thanks

Stop bidding on such projects. Watch for that kind of projects and avoid them. Try and build your profile with articles, if you know how to write. Scammers are more in Data entry, than any skill on FL. Build your skill set and look for better paying jobs. It is well!

yebo36:
God bless the great hearts that are contributing to peoples lives. Thank you all.
Please I will like to register on fivver can someone put me through especially the video aspect. Or is it possible to help me register my gig? Thanks in advance. Luv you all.

@yebo36, it is very easy to create and you can do it by yourself. Follow the steps below:
1. Search for top rated gigs in the skills you want to sell, look at how they described their skills and follow suit. Do not copy their description, just read and write in your own words.
2. Look at the way they use tags - You can use similar tags for your gigs also. This will help you to rank high on Fiverr.
3. Look at the way they structure their gig extras and all other features. You can get inspiration from there.

As per the video aspect, you can use Powerpoint + windows movie maker. Google "how to create video using Powerpoint." and you will see lots of tutorials. Be ready to learn and implement things on your own!

TCF1980:
Please house! While bidding for a project, the aspect of Proposed Milestones: (Define the tasks that you will complete for this employer's project) 1. ............ for $ (amount). Please, what is expected to be typed on the dotted lines?

Also, what does the Paid to you: $....... mean?

Welcome on board. The proposed milestone is the amount you want the employer to deposit to freelancer for the project, to be released into your account when you complete the project. Normally, I set it at 100% of the project fee. This will ensure that the employer does not run away with your money after the project is completed. You can write "project completion" in the dotted lines. Paid to you is the amount you are willing to collect for the project. I will advise you to read the help section of the website. It will help you to learn more about the business. All the best!

Debeloved87:
Thanks. my payoneer card arrived today, i was very happy with that. but how can i fund it with cash.

I am not sure you can fund it with cash. The essence of the card is to use it in collecting your earnings on Freelancer.com and other related websites.

INDESTRUCTABLEX:
I really didn't want to do this, but then, life is about giving. This reply is for those having issues bidding. It has worked for me on several occasions as a freelancer and in life.

I can sell an egg to a hen and this is the principle behind it.

First, there are 3 questions every seller tries to answer - Why, How, and What.

Research has shown that people buy things based on emotions. The part of the brain linked to purchase decisions is linked to your emotions. What this means is that no matter how perfect your sales pitch is, you may not sell because you haven't reached a clients emotion.

This is worst on freelancer and fiverr (buyers request). There are several hundreds of people bidding.

Back to Why, How, and What. Most sellers go for what and how, and leave the why. You may get tangible results online but it will be difficult selling offline. An example -

Hello freelancers, I want my website content re written to pass CopyScape.

"Hi, I am a writer with several years of experience in a variety of niches. I am very meticulous, creative, and passionate about my job. I will write 100% error-free, SEO, and CopyScape-passed articles,
Hire me."

Notice that while my bid sounds professional, it only states what I do. There is no why (a little why) or how. The truth is that this is what a lot of bids look like. The next option is for the client to choose based on reviews. So let's rewrite our bid.

"Hello, I know what it feels like having CopyScape flag your contents down. I also know how quality content can transform your website and even ranking on Google. I am passionate about writing and this is what makes the difference. I am a meticulous writer with ample years of experience. My clients are my priority and this is why I research in detail before writing my articles.

I look forward to working with you. Kindly contact me for more details."

Notice that I first tried to connect (Why)
Next I said something about research (How)
And finally What.

That is the correct order on how to sell anything to anyone.

I hope this helps... Contributions are welcome. This is not an ultimate guide.

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is the correct order on how to sell anything to anyone. Thank you so much my brother. You really hit the nail on the head. When I started newly, one of the gurus I met (a Nigerian) on FL, told me to always include "I am ready to provide a 100 word sample for you' with my bid. I did it and it worked like magic. But I stopped doing that when my reviews increased. So, this can also be incorporated into the bid if you are still a newbie.

silkytouch:
Ladywriter i sent u a mail, pls reply me abeg, i need ur help

Check your mail.

Kenchosen:
God bless you. Am so blessed today I found your post. Thanks you are answered my question.
I will like to have as my mentor on online business. If you have any online business information website I can start with, Pls Ladywriter share with me. I will be grateful. God bless you. it is well.

You can contact me and let's see what the Lord will have me do to help you. But mind you, I am a very busy person, I may not reply your mails immediately. I try as much as possible to reply to emails (I get a lot of them daily) when it requires short replies (1 or 2 lines), but when it involves lots of explanation, I avoid it till I have enough time to reply. I am currently working on some manuals and e-books and I don't like breaking my line of thoughts when am writing. But be assured, i will find time to reply. Blessings!

Paulscholari:
how can i deactivate my account on freelancer and is there any way i can transfer bid to another user.

@ Paulscholari, what happened? You can contact the help desk, they will deactivate the account for you. As per transferring bid, it is not possible. But you can still confirm from the help desk. All the best!

Kenchosen:
LADY WRITER GREETINGS TO YOU IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. YOUR INFORMATION HAVE BEING VERY HELPFUL. I HAVE BEING CHALLENGE BY GURUS WHO SAYS YOU MUST HAVE FAKE PROFILE BEFORE YOU CAN BE RECOGNIZED BY PEOPLE BEFORE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU, BUT WHEN I SAW THIS YOUR THREAD NOW I WAS ENCOURAGED AS A CHRISTIAN YOU DON'T NEED FAKE IDENTITY BEFORE DOING BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE. I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU WHAT ABOUT PAYPAL ACCOUNT WHEREBY YOU MUST USE FAKE IDENTITY, FAKE IP, ADDRESS BEFORE YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY OPEN THAT ACCOUNT. WHAT ARE THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM? I NEED YOUR ADVISE ON THIS THANK YOU.

Hi Ken, good question. I simply avoid any businesses that strictly requires Paypal as a means of payout. (I have missed out on several business opportunities, but my faith matters to me more than money). I have known about internet marketing for a long time, but was restricted because of this issue. Fortunately for me, I came across businesses that have alternate payment methods, such as Payoneer, Skrill and Bank account. A lot of top businesses online now have different payment systems apart from Paypal. For instance, I started using my domiciliary bank account on freelancer.com, I later learnt about skrill (moneybookers.com), I registered with them too and now I am using Payoneer because it is more convenient and I can use my real identity. If you also take a look at Fiverr, they were originally using Paypal as their payout but now they use Payoneer. Clickbank also accepts Payoneer now. So, things are getting better and you have a lot of options now apart from Paypal. If you follow God wholeheartedly, He will open up ways you can never imagine. I have been there brother and I can testify of His goodness each and every day of my life. Keep your faith and do business the right way and the sky won't even be your limit.

Benedict44:
gud pm all...am a good writer but i dont have the materials involved in writing online ie laptop and modem....can anybody help me ....i have already registered in freelancer for the past two years when this trend was just created but since then i have not done anything...please what do i do ...tanx

A computer/phone and a modem is the tool of this business. You need a laptop or desktop and a modem to work effectively. I have seen some people use phones, but your best bet is to save and buy a desktop (which is cheap) and a modem. All the best!

samplanner:
pls madam, what IP address do you gurus here in Nigeria used to register in Fiverr. I was told that if you don't use U.S IP no one is gonna hire you. please need help and clarification on this. thanks.

@Samplanner, what they told you is a lie! You can make money as a Nigerian/black on Fiverr. I did it and it worked. You don't have to falsify your identity to make money online. This is the gospel I have been preaching and will continue to preach by the grace of God. What will you gain by changing your IP so you can make money online. There is a saying that goes "Integrity is the soul of business". Be who you are and be honest in your dealings and you will go far in life. It is not only your identity that helps you to make money on fiverr/online - your skill, your profile description, pic, video, tags, pricing etc. All of these factors contribute to your success on freelancing websites. Well, the ball is in your court, decide ye which way ye want to follow. But as for me and my house, we will follow the ways of the Lord.

INDESTRUCTABLEX:
I may be wrong, but when I get rewrite jobs, the first thing I do is to read through and understand the concepts explained in the article. Next, I scan through articles on that concept to get a broader perspective before I start writing.

I write from my head while using the original article as a guide. This way, it speaks volume and is plagiarism-free.

With regards to price, I charge the same as new articles, and sometimes higher, depending on the platform and client.

This is the best way to rewrite articles/content. You can also source for other articles apart from the one your employer gave you to have a better understanding of the topic.

topsquino:
guys, please I need your advice on this issue before I dispute.

An employer awarded me a project to rewrite an article for him on freelancer. the deadline of submission is 10 hours. He told me to submit half of the project 5 hours later so that he can suggest any amendment if he is not satisfied. Before he awarded me the project he gave a sample to rewrite. And I did that by intermittently by changing simple sentence to compound, compound to simple, and sometimes simple to complex sentence. Before he awarded the project to me, he didn't mention anything about PLAGIARISM. 5 hours later, I submitted my first batch to him. Because I didn't receive any response from him 2 hours after the first submission, I proceeded with the work so as to meet the deadline. 10 hours after I have rewritten and submitted the article, he requested me to rewrite the article because of issues of plagiarism. To my chagrin, I told him I was very tired and exhausted but I will try to amend or rewrite half of the work. he gave me five more hours to complete the work. Because I was very tired and exhausted (i don dey work for almost 12 hours on that day), I couldn't meet the new deadline. However i submitted the work 1 hour after the new deadline. My employer said that he won't release the milestone and that the work I still submitted has some plagiarism issue, which he didn't show me. Despite my plea that he should award me a simple task to ameliorate his loss, he remained intractable. In sum, he said he wouldn't release the milestone. GUYS DO YOU THINK I STAND A CHANCE OF WINNING THIS DISPUTE. THE AMOUNT OF CONTENTION IS $20

Hmmm! You may not win if you go through dispute. If the employer mention the plagiarism issue, you will lose the case. I think you should talk with the employer and offer to correct the mistakes. You can use Use http://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/ to check for areas where there is plagiarism, then correct it and send the file back to him. You don't have to rewrite the whole articles if you use this method. It is well.

Nmeri17:
does fiverr charge monthly sub like FL??

Do they deduct a % per earning??

They don't charge on monthly basis, but their commission per project is higher than FL. They charge 20% per gig. So, for every $5 gig, you get $4. I think its a good alternative to FL and it is worth trying out.

slim49z:
@Madam Ladywriter,

Please which software do you use to convert ppt to video?

It depends on the version of PPT you are using. The current versions have a video conversion features in them, so check it out first. If it is office 2007, you can use Windows movie maker. It is very simple.

Insightful! Thank you @OP.