₦airaland Forum

sccofield: hello please i need your help I applied for the payowwner master card, then i was sent a mail that my application was blocked, even when i tried loggin in it told me account blocked error m404. please is the anytin i did wrong. what can i do to salvage the situation. Also is it advisable to integrate my normal visa card with freelancer? Also how do you win bids here

Hi @Sccofield, get in touch with the support team and tell them your problem. They will attend to you.

ResourceMan: @ All
Do not ever think of usng paypal to collect your funds. When it comes to freelancer.com paypal is completely useless. To make matters worse they still do not accept Nigerians. The scam called paypal only allows Nigerians to make limited payment with their platform.
Freelance recognizes the use of Payoneer master-card. Anyone who wants to make a business out of the internet in Nigeria should Forget Paypal.

THANK YOU SO MUCH @ResourceMan. The guy wants to lead people astray.

legalwealth: Interesting but permit me to ask this;how much do you get paid in naira per dollar whenever you use Payoneer to withdraw?

Hi, please don't misdirect people because you have a business with Paypal. Nigerians are not allowed to WITHDRAW to Paypal, we are only allowed to use it to purchase things online for now. It is ILLEGAL to use Paypal to collect money for now. Please stop misdirecting people.

I don't have any affiliation with Payoneer. It has saved my neck in many countries of the world. You can use it anywhere you are in the world, it will dispense the currency of the country you are. I live in Ghana and collect my money in Cedis. When i traveled to Nigeria, I collected my cash in Naira etc.

@ xpressionx, i am happy for you once again! But please do your test. The test is not difficult. There is another way you can get to write the tests for free and that is if you have enough credits (not money) in your account. Each time you bid, win a bid, receive feedback from client etc, you earn credits. You can use the credit to buy any test you want.

@ jonaboy, i can see you are making efforts, hang in there, you will soon smile.

Xpressionz: I am gradually making progress. In about a week of starting at freelancer.com, my account stands at around $90 which is not bad for a new freelancer though I am still hoping to get a bank breaking order.

@Ladywriter, I want to ask what the ₹ currency stands for. It is often used by employers at freelancer.com but I browsed and could not find any reference to this currency. Please help me out. Thanks.

I am happy to hear you are making progress already. The sign signifies Indian rupees. But please, be careful of working with Indians ooo. Make sure the employer has enough reviews before you work for them.

linusm: As someone who is not so good at writing, can I also do it? And if yes, how do I go about it?

You can always learn how to write. However, there are other things you can do to make money on Freelancer. If you can use google to search for information, then you can start with research and data entry while you learn how to write. I do research more than writing and it brings in money too. Why not try it?.

carpaints: @ladywriter,please answer this question. same applies to me
thanks

No, i don't think it will be deducted. But to be doubly sure, contact the help desk.

Hi Guys, i will answer all your mails and questions later in the day. Please bear with me!

3RNEST: @ladywrite, how do i get started na?

1. Open a free account on freelancer.com
2. Search for jobs in the marketplace
3. Place your bids
4. Get picked by the employer
5. Get paid
6. Withdraw your income into payoneer card
7. Withdraw your money from any mastercard ATM in Nigeria.

If you have questions get in touch with me on virtualassistprof@gmail.com

carpaints: good morning all, i apply for the payoneer card and i am on stage 2 now for verification.
when i was filling the postal code i made mistake instead of 104001 i put 104101 because i will prefer to receive in the post office
pls help me it is urgent,how do i make changes before it is been shiped.
thanks in advance.

@carpaints, quickly contact the help desk. They have a live chat support or send an email to them explaining your mistake.

@Yugotee, no please. Use your Nigerian IP, I started working on freelancer while i was in Nigeria. Although, i faced some problems because of lack of trust. People think all Nigerians are scammers. I had to prove to them that all Nigerians are not the same. I take my job seriously, deliver jobs right on time and am very open to all my clients. I make sure that I go to extra length to please my clients. By so doing, i got great feedback that helps me to get more jobs. Apart from me, there are other notable freelancers from Nigeria making enormous money there. So, please do not hide your nationality. We are great people in Nigeria and we must show it to the world.

@Xpressionz, good job! I like people who take action like you. Follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure you include milestone payment in your bidding. This will ensure that the employer set milestone for you and not run away with your work. Even if the employer run away, you can go for disputes and present your case to freelancer and the money will be released to your account.

2. Secondly, please learn how to write e-books and reports. An e-book of 15,000 words can bring in $350 to $400 (that is what I charge for now). You can contact me on that.

Concerning your first employer, you can send a message through your inbox to ask whether he has received the project and remind him that you are waiting for the payment.

3RNEST: i'm i late? can someone tell me wats going on $1000/Month....OMG ...this is unbelievable?

@3RNEST, read the thread and join the train. It is moving already!

nicefreeman: Oooh my goodness!!! What an interesting and inspirational thread. I love this thread so much. Thanks you so much ladywriter, I want everyone to believe that you can earn a living online doing some simple task. But the main point that can let the dream of earning good income come to reality is to learn how things works from someone that already have successful record and take action immediately..... Internet marketing is not for lazy people. If you wanna make money online, you must ready to work for atleast 2 to 3 hours daily.
I have made enough from Online Freelance Jobs. I still developed an outsourcing method for this, I don't have to work and still keep making good money from it. I do give out job to some micro workers and later deliver it to my client. I have a lot of India Folk working for me and am making a good profit fro them, even more than when are working full time..... Making money online is real... Should have any question as regards to earning good income online either from online freelance job or other internet marketing business, feel free to contact and I will be glad to respond...
To your success...

Thank you @nicefreeman. It took me about 3 years to figure out what to do online. I was initially looking for a 'get rich quick scheme', like reading emails and taking surveys, i did not want to stress myself. I tried but it did not work out. Until i learnt that making money online is real work, that was when i put my feet down and started working. I am happy for your success online. More grace to you!

Hi @sextail, @jonaboy, @Nne4, sorry for not responding to your mails. I have two serious project on my neck which I have to submit this weekend. I will get in touch with you guys before the end of the day. Thanks.

nne4: tnxs @ ladywriter & cremeandchic

@Nne, how far? Were you able to use your Android tablet PC?

@cremeandchic, YOU MADE MY DAY! WOW! I am thrilled to hear testimonies like this. I give God ALL THE GLORY!

U1: I love your spirit, ma'am. The fact you don't write articles anymore says it all. I'm also looking for ways to diversify myself. Perhaps, you can show me where or how you acquired the other skills.

@U1, that is the spirit i want you to have. Contact me on my email (virtualassistprof@gmail.com) and we can talk.

tonytony208: payoneer card doesn't take 2 months. It only takes 25 days for delivery. Well done ladywriter for what you are doing here.

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Thank you so much Tony. I got mine at abt 2 months. Maybe, they have upgraded their system of delivery.

[quote author=U1]@ U1, I understand your thoughts. But like i said above, i don't write articles anymore. But, it is a good place to start. I was no looking at the monetary gain when i started out, i was more concerned with how to build my credibility and also learn the act of writing online. When you do an outstanding job, you can expect a good feedback. If the employer does not provide it, you can ask for it. I faced people like Moh'd and higher freelancers while i was starting out. I did not allow their reviews to intimidate me. When they bid for good paying jobs, i also bid. I have a way of bidding that some employers cannot but give me their job. I have my system of doing it. There was this guy called Dhruvika111, he runs a data entry and research business in India. He has more than 200 reviews while i had less than nothing compared to his reviews when i was starting out. Each time he bids on any project I already placed my bid on, my heart skips. He is a professional and he bids very low and he always wins projects. But, to the glory of God, i did not give up. I looked for ways to enhance my bids and today he hardly win a bid where my bid shows up. You see, there is no excuse for not succeeding. If i tell you how much i make per month, you will open your mouth. I learnt how to write e-books and carry out market and web research and today i am better off. I am still learning new skills - infact i am going for an online course this August that will cost me $500, that is around N80,000.00. By the time i finish it and set up my business, it will be another level for me.

You can make it right there on freelancer, in the face of Moh'd and Co. if you try. check out the cartoon I saw yesterday below. It really inspired me.

cremeandchic: Hi Ladywriter, it's Jumoke. I left you several mails on the mentoring program since sunday and you haven't replied me till now.

Sorry dear. I have been busy attending to household needs. I just replied your mail.

@U1, I started writing articles at $1.00 and then $1.25, $2, $2.5, $3 and eventually $5. It really helped me to build my credibility and rating on freelancer and also polished my writing skill. For each project you complete successfully, you receive a feedback from the client and freelancer gives you a star. Most employers will check the number of projects you complete before they can hire you. When you have lots of reviews from employers, it will erase the fact that you are from Africa. You will be seen as a professional. I have seen people who started on freelancer and have their own content writing business today. It is a starting point. You need to start from somewhere because Rome was not built in a day.

sextail: Please, how do you write proposal for the bids and what kind of job do you bid on? is it the ending soon?

Thank You

I answered your questions above. I started with articles and now i write e-books, reports etc.

benatex: My Questions
1. What articles exactly do u write
2. Are there jobs of proofreading and language translation
3. How and when does one get a payoneer card and is it easy to get one
4. I don't have a pc,can I use my android to work

1. I started with article writing to build my credibility but upgraded my skills to writing e-books and reports. However, there are different kinds of articles depending on the niche you are writing on such as dating, weight loss, etc.

2. Yes, a lot of it.

3. It takes about 2 months for them to post it to you once you apply for it on their website. It is very easy and free.

4. It is better if you have a PC.

sseunth: they have bin disturbin me to upgrade....and their work sef is nt easy...

@sseunth, you are expected to have made some money to be able to upgrade to the next membership level. Nothing is easy in this life, if you want to make money online, you must work! Wish you all the best.

sseunth: freelancer.com is not free...you gonna pay membership fee of 9dollars or so

@sseunth, that is not true! Check out the membership plans below:

davidugotex: Ladywriter, Pls how can I go about the Payoneer Master card since I'm also in Ghana? And please share with us how you upgraded your skills to writing e-books and research reports, do you have a tutorial on that?

Payoneer master card is free. You can go to their website and register, follow all the procedures and it will be mailed to you. I read several e-books and also learnt by practicing.

etebefia: @Ladywriter, can you guide us on how to start off (i mean best way to set our account and best way to bid for a job?)

7 Tips for Writing an Effective Bid

With thousands of freelancers competing for jobs and perhaps a hundred or more bidding on the same job, how do you make your bid stand out from the rest? The fact is each employer is as different as each freelancer, so there really isn’t a “magic formula” that works for every bid. There are, however some important steps you can take to increase the chances that a prospective employer will consider your bid seriously. Here are ten simple tips for writing an effective bid:

1. Read the project description carefully. After all, if the employer doesn’t feel you understand the project, you’re not likely to win the bidding. Besides, many employers will ask for specific details that you need to be aware of. In fact, employers often include a phrase that must be included in your bid in order to have it considered. The bottom line is, you should always take the time to go through the description thoroughly.

2. If you have questions, use the Project Clarification Board before you bid. Winning a project without knowing exactly what you’re getting into isn’t a good situation for you or the service buyer.

3. Keep your bid clear, concise and to the point. Remember that the employer may have dozens or even hundreds of bids to consider. It’s very likely that every word of every bid isn’t going to be read. Bids with unnecessarily long descriptions may be skipped over completely. Don’t invite the employer to ignore your bid by making it too wordy.

5. Follow up with a private message. After you place your bid, use the private message board to provide more information. This is the appropriate place to add those less important details you avoided in your bid. After all, if your bid generated enough interest to get the employer this far, you’re halfway there. Now those details may make the difference.

6. Be competitive with your pricing. Note that this doesn't necessarily mean you need to be the lowest bidder. Bidding in a world-wide marketplace makes for tough competition, but if your work is truly above average, you may find that employers are willing to pay above average prices. On the other hand, if you’re relatively new to freelancing, you may need to establish a reputation first. A little common sense will go a long way here.

7. Last, but certainly not least, proofread your bid before you submit it. Is it written clearly? Are there misspellings? No matter what kind of project you’re bidding on, a poorly written proposal suggests a lack of interest and poor work habits. Neither of those is going to work in your favor.

INDESTRUCTABLEX: Ladywriter na you cause this kind thing oh. I am still awake by this time. Joined freelancer today after seeing your post, and I am currently on my 3rd job. We really need to talk. Can I have your email pls? Nairaland is not allowing me to send pms. Thanks

Yeah, you are my guy! My email is virtualassistprof@gmail.com. Let's talk!

samogo1: an average 500word article costs $2 and so if u target making $500 monthly, it means 250 articles monthly and about 8 articles daily. so if you are equal to the task, then success is sure on freelancer.

@samogo1, sorry to say this, but you are wrong with your calculation. Employers are different! Some of them are willing to pay as much as $5 per article if you have a good writing skill. Apart from that, the amount you charge also depends on the topic at hand. Technical articles pay more than common articles like dating/weight loss and the rest of them. This is where strategy comes in. You need to learn how to write different kinds of topics so that you can make more. I also emphasized on learning how to write reports and e-books. That is where the money is. You can make as much as $200 on one e-book that you can write in one week. So, boost your skills and make more.

estherdim: please ma i send an email to you, waiting to hear from u soon.

Thanks

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Check your email, i have replied your mail.

eripecs: Thanks for the piece of advice. Am still in Nigeria with epileptic power supply. I hope to adjust soon. Just won a bid in freelancer. Cheers!

Ehh oo, I forgot. I live in Northern Ghana and we have light 24/7. I forgot the light situation in Nigeria, too bad. Congrats! Don't forget to pay your tithe into my bank account o (lol). All the best!