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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by vaca1: 8:58am On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:
lol... A blogger? Just a blogger? Ignorance is a disease!

That guy earns over $5000 per month. Dey dia
pls what's his expertise.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 9:00am On Sep 16, 2015
vaca1:
pls what's his expertise.
writing. Just writing articles for clients! smiley

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 10:47am On Sep 16, 2015
Lol, this thread they make me laugh and cry at the same time.

Those wen dey beef dey beef, those wen no know they form master, but wen they see one they can't recognise, and those wen dey learn they learn.

Tears in my eyes. It's funny how this world goes, Judas was one of the twelve, yet he betrayed Jesus. Thomas didn't believe when told his master has resurrected. I bet they didn't even believe in Jesus despite following him about and seeing all his miracle.

Some of us, the only inspiration we need is just to hear that someone has made money online, whether na $5 or $1000. For others, when they hear they still want you to show proof, and when you do, they say you're proud.

I wonder if someone who is willing to learn will actually have the time and energy to argue and try to prove other people wrong. When such resources should have been concentrated on learning, knowing how difficult a learning process can be. It's obvious it's the same people who will fail at what others have made so much money from and come here to wail.

I hardly comment on nairalander cos I am here to learn, that include getting info here and doing extensive research on my own. That is difficult without a mentor. I am making a few bucks writing online today because of the info I got on nairaland and had to study and research more after I failed the first time, until I started seeing results. And the reason I stumbled on this thread was because I was searching for more info.

To the masters in the house, please ignore the accusers and drop info that will benefit others. Afterall, "many are called, but few are chosen".

Those who want to learn should focus, and those who want to prove others wrong should keep wasting their time. It doesn't change the fact that Nigerians are doing freelance jobs online and making money. Infact, a lady "ladywriter" is doing so well in her freelancing career online and has also changed the lives of some other hardworking men and women. And some people are here wasting their time trying to prove others wrong. You can go to her thread in the business section to confirm.

Peace everyone! Just wanna learn and form new alliance here.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by twosquare(m): 10:55am On Sep 16, 2015
G12:
Lol, this thread they make me laugh and cry at the same time.

Those wen dey beef dey beef, those wen no know they form master, but wen they see one they can't recognise, and those wen dey learn they learn.

Tears in my eyes. It's funny how this world goes, Judas was one of the twelve, yet he betrayed Jesus. Thomas didn't believe when told his master has resurrected. I bet they didn't even believe in Jesus despite following him about and seeing all his miracle.

Some of us, the only inspiration we need is just to hear that someone has made money online, whether na $5 or $1000. For others, when they hear they still want you to show proof, and when you do, they say you're proud.

I wonder if someone who is willing to learn will actually have the time and energy to argue and try to prove other people wrong. When such resources should have been concentrated on learning, knowing how difficult a learning process can be. It's obvious it's the same people who will fail at what others have made so much money from and come here to wail.

I hardly comment on nairalander cos I am here to learn, that include getting info here and doing extensive research on my own. That is difficult without a mentor. I am making a few bucks writing online today because of the info I got on nairaland and had to study and research more after I failed the first time, until I started seeing results. And the reason I stumbled on this thread was because I was searching for more info.

To the masters in the house, please ignore the accusers and drop info that will benefit others. Afterall, "many are called, but few are chosen".

Those who want to learn should focus, and those who want to prove others wrong should keep wasting their time. It doesn't change the fact that Nigerians are doing freelance jobs online and making money. Infact, a lady "ladywriter" is doing so well in her freelancing career online and has also changed the lives of some other hardworking men and women. And some people are here wasting their time trying to prove others wrong. You can go to her thread in the business section to confirm.

Peace everyone! Just wanna learn and form new alliance here.
wise businessman.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 11:23am On Sep 16, 2015
G12:
Lol, this thread they make me laugh and cry at the same time.

Those wen dey beef dey beef, those wen no know they form master, but wen they see one they can't recognise, and those wen dey learn they learn.

Tears in my eyes. It's funny how this world goes, Judas was one of the twelve, yet he betrayed Jesus. Thomas didn't believe when told his master has resurrected. I bet they didn't even believe in Jesus despite following him about and seeing all his miracle.

Some of us, the only inspiration we need is just to hear that someone has made money online, whether na $5 or $1000. For others, when they hear they still want you to show proof, and when you do, they say you're proud.

I wonder if someone who is willing to learn will actually have the time and energy to argue and try to prove other people wrong. When such resources should have been concentrated on learning, knowing how difficult a learning process can be. It's obvious it's the same people who will fail at what others have made so much money from and come here to wail.

I hardly comment on nairalander cos I am here to learn, that include getting info here and doing extensive research on my own. That is difficult without a mentor. I am making a few bucks writing online today because of the info I got on nairaland and had to study and research more after I failed the first time, until I started seeing results. And the reason I stumbled on this thread was because I was searching for more info.

To the masters in the house, please ignore the accusers and drop info that will benefit others. Afterall, "many are called, but few are chosen".

Those who want to learn should focus, and those who want to prove others wrong should keep wasting their time. It doesn't change the fact that Nigerians are doing freelance jobs online and making money. Infact, a lady "ladywriter" is doing so well in her freelancing career online and has also changed the lives of some other hardworking men and women. And some people are here wasting their time trying to prove others wrong. You can go to her thread in the business section to confirm.

Peace everyone! Just wanna learn and form new alliance here.
lol. Abeg help me tell them o. People just waste time on unnecessary things. I have seen it all on nairaland and I am an old timer just like stagger. Far back as 2009 as well.

And lots of people know me on nairaland but then I just have to keep cool. This handle wey I dey use sef na cos I too talk make dem ban my real handle in 2012 by oga at the top.

Right from my days in school researching has been so ingrained in me that I can't do without it. And it has always paid off.

stagger, I await your reply please o.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 11:35am On Sep 16, 2015
Abeg masters them make una show us the way o..

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by pocoapoco88: 11:42am On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:


Mobile Application Developer (Android/iOS)
Moi Chiyoda, Japan (relocation offered) (visa sponsorship offered)

android ios


Job Description

We are the team behind TwitCasting, a mobile live streaming app with millions of users in Japan and strong growth in Latin America with focus in the U.S as well.

As a Mobile Application Developer, you'll work closely with our CEO, support team and of course the rest of the Android/iOS developers in Tokyo. Why with our CEO? He's our lead developer smiley We are a small team and growing and hope to find someone who will enjoy growing as part of our team. We are interested in finding and developing new types of communication within our community.

As a key member of our mobile development team, you’ll get the chance to enhance and develop our apps that already impact the lives of users worldwide.

We have offices in Tokyo and San Francisco. This job posting is for the Tokyo office, though we might make an exception for the right candidate.

Skills & Requirements

•2+ years of professional iOS (Objective-C) or Android development experience
•Experience with Git (we use GitHub)
•Love our product and have the ability to listen to our users
•Fluent in English and/or Japanese
•Experience with refactoring on a large codebase, remote projects, server side programming in PHP are plus



Please log in from a desktop computer to apply for this job.
apply
posted 1 week ago
sounds too complex bt seems very rewarding

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by pocoapoco88: 11:55am On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:
bro, I sent sms to a number I found but it wasn't going through. It's like you no longer use the line.

Please I need a communication link. Do well to reply biko.

I will PM you with my real handle now.

M nwanna gi
bro wia wia people like you and stagger wen i spent yrs wasting my time on forex,binary and sportbetting aaah? Pls check ur mail

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by pocoapoco88: 12:01pm On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:
writing. Just writing articles for clients! smiley
can writting of articles earn a nigerian such a huge income as $5000 per month?

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 12:08pm On Sep 16, 2015

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 12:12pm On Sep 16, 2015
pocoapoco88:
can writting of articles earn a nigerian such a huge income as $5000 per month?
yes. It's all about packaging and positioning. When I first heard about the guy, he was charging $50 per article. I will say study his writing style on his website.

Some writers charge $200 per article and there are people who pay that sum

you just have to study how the whole system works..

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 12:16pm On Sep 16, 2015
pocoapoco88:
can writting of articles earn a nigerian such a huge income as $5000 per month?

Yes, it can, but you have to do the initial work and build your reputation with time.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 12:17pm On Sep 16, 2015
G12:

You're blessed, broda
you should learn to build your own app bro.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by moski5(m): 12:45pm On Sep 16, 2015
@stagger
sent you an inmail
want more info on app development training tnx
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by pocoapoco88: 1:09pm On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:
yes. It's all about packaging and positioning. When I first heard about the guy, he was charging $50 per article. I will say study his writing style on his website.

Some writers charge $200 per article and there are people who pay that sum

you just have to study how the whole system works..
pls who is dis guy and wia is dat site of his so i cud study his writing style
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 1:12pm On Sep 16, 2015
pocoapoco88:
pls who is dis guy and wia is dat site of his so i cud study his writing style
Bamidele Onibalusi

writersInCharge.com

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 1:17pm On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:
you should learn to build your own app bro.

For sure bro. That should be my project for next week. I'll try and clear my calendar this week.

@Twosquare, I sight you bros.

@Stagger the boss, your boys are loyal. Please, come back sir.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 2:05pm On Sep 16, 2015
G12:


For sure bro. That should be my project for next week. I'll try and clear my calendar this week.

@Twosquare, I sight you bros.

@Stagger the boss, your boys are loyal. Please, come back sir.
I really hope stagger can at least guide us o. I like to work on PC.

stagger please at least respond to emails or PMs. I can't send PM with this handle cos the email attached here isn't working anymore.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Porthos: 3:23pm On Sep 16, 2015
stagger:
For the dwarf goat project: read this...

- "I have already published a book about this goat but it is getting negative reviews. I need somebody who can write a book that will get 5star reviews."

Now who measures the parameters by which the job can be said to be one which will attract a "5-star review"? These sort of projects with nebulous targets are the type that create lots of problems.

That is why I clearly said, people should not just start opening profiles and bidding left and right without skills and without training. You need to be trained to identify, then avoid trap projects that will cause frustration! There is more to this than meets the eye. I did not make all those thousands of dollars like that. I had to get trained.


stagger please teach me……… I'm your student. Just be my tutor for only one week & I'll be okay. I will do the rest on my own & will always remain grateful. Help a soul man…… I know it's a hard decision. Just help....
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Trut(m): 3:43pm On Sep 16, 2015
Follow following...
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by pocoapoco88: 5:09pm On Sep 16, 2015
fxbot:
Bamidele Onibalusi

writersInCharge.com
k tnx,seems u hav nt checked ur mail,pls reply my master is in need of it
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Pidggin(f): 5:42pm On Sep 16, 2015
I will soon upload some dollar bills so i too can sell my manuals grin grin



@victor101 where are u at? Maybe you need to open another thread as this one has been hijacked.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 6:26pm On Sep 16, 2015
Pidggin:
I will soon upload some dollar bills so i too can sell my manuals grin grin



@victor101 where are u at? Maybe you need to open another thread as this one has been hijacked.
Please, upload and make sure you're not selling blank pages, people will buy. But I doubt if you can sit down and write informational product. Anyways, you're just a girl/woman. Enjoy yourself!
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by pocoapoco88: 6:44pm On Sep 16, 2015
Pidggin:
I will soon upload some dollar bills so i too can sell my manuals grin grin



@victor101 where are u at? Maybe you need to open another thread as this one has been hijacked.
y can't u jst 4get wetin dey write 4 motor enter motor.am more sceptical dan u bt somtimes u nid 2 relax and observe tins 1st
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Pidggin(f): 7:12pm On Sep 16, 2015
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G12:

Please, upload and make sure you're not selling blank pages, people will buy. But I doubt if you can sit down and write informational product. Anyways, you're just a girl/woman. Enjoy yourself!

This is why we can never be as developed as the West.


No point of you learning anything on here you are destined for a lifetime of poverty.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by fxbot: 7:58pm On Sep 16, 2015
pocoapoco88:
y can't u jst 4get wetin dey write 4 motor enter motor.am more sceptical dan u bt somtimes u nid 2 relax and observe tins 1st
just like you were very sceptical at the binary thread. Bro, for you own good, do away with that attitude.

If something is not working, don't say it's fake. It simply means you haven't understood how it works or possibly using the wrong formular.

Most of these things are like mathematics. As long as you don't have or know the formular, you will NEVER get the answer. Would you say the maths question is wrong in that instance?

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by victor101(m): 8:02pm On Sep 16, 2015
Good Evening Guys.

Am here for the newbies, and for all those who like to share, cos that's what am about. SHARING! I have taken out time to observed how Some guys come here to derail this thread, well I will say to you, continue, just continue..........

Now for the serious ones here.

BUILDING YOUR FREELANCER PROFILE

Things to take note of:

1. YOU MUST ADD A PICTURE: Here, is important you upload a picture of yourself, IF IT ISN'T GOOD LOOKING DON'T PUT IT UP. (This help to sell your brand) everything doesn't end with having the skills, create a likable first impression. Smiling profile pic sells your skills.. Hey, if you don't have good looking pic, Just create a logo with your your skill as the theme and upload . For example you can create a logo of with "Expert Copy Writer/Editor: For all your writing/editing needs' inscribed. If you can't create a logo then use google search and find a befitting logo.

2. TAKE A TEST: Yes this is necessary, I did the American English test and it looks easy, try it. The beautiful thing about Upwork is that, you have the choice of either making your test details public or not, and also you can retake the test again and again. So if you fail the first test, don't worry, you have another chance.

3. Don't exhaust your Connects: Connects in Upwork.com is like the currency use to bid for jobs, is usually 60 connect for starters (Free of charge), I advice new users to always bid for jobs that have their main skill ( I mean if you an proofreader) then bid for jobs that wants a proofreader. Take note, if the first skill in your profile is Proofreading, you are automatically in first place, so the client sees you first. In the case of Elance.com there is an exception to bidders who sponsor their bid, they appear first before you. Also you don't have to bid for jobs that have North America as preferred location. Please don't waste those bids for nothing. My point is this, like in Elance.com after you've exhausted all your bids, you will pay $10 for 10 connects if you need connects, I think this also applies for upwork.com. So use your connects wisely. make sure it last you for a month, the beautiful part of it is that, you can roll your connects over to the next month.

4. Bidding for Jobs: Listen to me, if you want to apply for a Cheveron job, how do you write your cover letter? Yes just picture that Cheveron job. I used Cheveron job, because I want you to see every bidding opportunity as applying for a Cheveron Job. Guys be serious, you are competing with other smart and intelligent folks out there. On Elance Kenyans are well known for Academic Writing, Yes this I observed. There are so many brilliant Nigerians out there who can write excellently, but loose their being chosen for the job, why? because their proposal isn't convincing. Well, I will dwell on this in subsequent writing here.

5. Build your Sample Portfolio: I use to have some research projects I did back then on my PC. I used them as portfolio samples, Now my jobs on Elance serves as my portfolio samples. This is important. Most client want to see your previous work, So this is an opportunity to prove your worth. Upload samples of what is relevant to the services you offer.

6. Stay Online: You must be online 24/7 I have missed couple of jobs before, because of this. My advice get a browsing phone with internet connection which you can use to check your emails to see if any client want your services, why your laptop will be for executing the jobs.

7. How to bid for jobs on upwork.com: I will always advice you make sure your profile gets to 100% completeness. Therefore take test and add certifications. With these, you are fully armed to bid. Go to the left side of your screen, under MY CATEGORIES - click a skill, then it takes you to jobs within that skill. Browse to see which one suits you. Note: on the same page always refresh to see the most recent job post, you can also check the page numbers to search further.

8. Take Time Out: Yes take time out to observe and study your competitor's profile, compare their skills with yours look at their profile overview, their overall brand and do your own assessment, because this assessment will bring so many questions to you. 1. Am I quoting the right prize for my job bids? 2. Am I under quoting or over quoting? 3. Is my profile strong and convincing enough? 4. Do I need to add other certifications? 5. Is my headline, description, profile picture, outlining, word usage appropriate enough? 6. Am I writing too much of too little profile description? and so on....

Guys you can always reach me here: aprofessor@naij.com If am less busy I will reply your email. (Please let your question(s) be more specific)

GUYS, PLEASE DON'T DERAIL THIS THREAD **** add to the thread don't derail please******

THE AIM OF THIS THREAD IS TO HELP NEW AND OLD FREELANCERS NOT FOR "SHOW OFF"

@stagger
@fxbox
@ipain
@G12
and Others.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by Nobody: 8:08pm On Sep 16, 2015
Pidggin:
[color=#990000][/color]

This is why we can never be as developed as the West.


No point of you learning anything on here you are destined for a lifetime of poverty.

Hahaha...Babe you harsh o, lol...why you dey swear for the guy na? Take it gently abeg.

Victor101, where art thou? I smell this thread is about going to the recycle bin.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by victor101(m): 8:10pm On Sep 16, 2015
Guys,

I will be here for the next 30 minutes to take questions....... keep them coming is 8:15pm .. 30 minutes only, then am gone to work, I've got two jobs to tackle this night.

Cheers.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 8:10pm On Sep 16, 2015
Pidggin:
[color=#990000][/color]

This is why we can never be as developed as the West.


No point of you learning anything on here you are destined for a lifetime of poverty.



Hahaha... I'm laughing at you because, by God's grace I have CONQUERED poverty - The gift of a man makes a way for him, mine is making a way for me. Sorry if you haven't discovered yours.

I'm not good at exchanging words, not to talk of with you. But I just wanna offer a piece of advice. Why don't you just leave instead of fvcking around here. It's obvious this place is not for you.

You have every right to be skeptical and not wanting to make a decision or take action, but never try to ridicule others or pull them down when you have no adequate information about them.

Please, stay in your comfort zone, or better still go booking space at the front page while Seun is smiling to the bank. You know what, info like this will never hit the front page cos, the moment it does and you and others start working, less traffic will be coming to NL (Just hope you understand this part).

Again, if you wanna stay, stay and learn, but if you don't wanna, we don't need you here.

Thanks for taking part of my very important asset (time). If you like, quote me from now till infinity, I'll never reply you again.

Peace.

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Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by G12(m): 8:14pm On Sep 16, 2015
@Victor101, my apology boss.
Re: Elance.com, Upwork.com And Other Freelancing Site: How To Succeed Guide. by victor101(m): 8:16pm On Sep 16, 2015
Those guys that sent me emails, You can see my replies now. If you need other clarifications, send them here. I can take questions here now.

With best regards!

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