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We've received a number of compliments about our show logo.  And as nice as we think it looks, the story of how it came about is better. 

About a year ago we needed a logo designed for a program we were setting up.  We asked around and found a few graphic artists in the area, selecting one of them we felt comfortable with.  Although it worked out in the end, we spent way more than we really wanted to on it.  So much so that I don't even want to say just how much.  Months afterwards a friend of mine, personal productivity expert Peggy Duncan , showed me a site she had created by a web designer she found on Elance.com .  It looked great, took a little time, and most importantly met her strict budget requirements.

Elance.com is a site that allows you to put up for bid projects you need done, like programming work, website development, graphic designs and even writing copy for your site.  You can specify how much your willing to pay and the timeframes you need to work with and any other important information about what you need done.  Once you've filled in all your project info and submit it,  Elance announces it to a huge list of prospective contractors who will begin placing bids to win the project.  When I put our logo creation needs up on Elance, I had ten bidders within two hours.  Some of them had even put together mock ups based on the description I outlined. 

Elance facilitated the process of selecting a bid and setting up all project terms, including handling payments.  You can view comments and recommendations of all the companies bidding before you select one.  You can even ask questions of them before you decide.  And Elance set up a project workspace for me and the contractor to share files, track changes and send messages back and forth. So within a week, we had gone through a few iterations and come up with the logo currently on our site.  Most importantly, the design cost us about 10% of what our previous logo design work did. 

So if you are looking for web design work or other coding projects to be done without having to break the bank, check out Elance.com.

Posted by Brent Leary on Wed, Jan 17, 2007 @ 07:26 AM

COMMENTS

I m the first time visitor of this site.Plz tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure.

posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 12:39 AM by Bikramjit Singh


i want to know the data entry procedure

posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 at 3:53 AM by Priyavart


i am a first time visitor of this site.

posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 6:27 PM by Manaickal Software Solutions


I would like bids on the development of my sleep medicine web site

posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 5:02 PM by jeff salizzoni


Hi,
I own a small BPO.I am looking to get started with a Data entry Project.Please guide.

posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2:13 PM by ALi


I am a first time visitor of this site.

posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 12:53 PM by Mamun


Hi, i have been working on this site for some time now as a graphic design provider with the name "trivision". I have found this site useful for both buyers and service providers of any category to find each other. I started it working part time but as my client list increased , i am doing it full time now. You ppl can check out my profile form the following linkwww.trivision.elance.com . Thanks

posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 11:53 PM by shadman


CORRECTION!!! the address is trivision.elance.com with out www. Thanks

posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 at 2:37 AM by shadman


Hi  
 
I will own a body contouring clinic soon, and I would like to have some help with setting up a website and ext , thanks.

posted on Monday, July 07, 2008 at 10:28 PM by masie


Hi 
 
I am a translator,writer and a typist. I do all this with expertise and effficiency so if you have any such work kindly remembermer through this site or my email, thanx, rafatquadri@gmail.com

posted on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 6:42 PM by Rafat


I am a chef/caterer, translator (Spanish-English) and typist. In addition to my cooking skills, menu development, planning, design and costing are also my specialities. Should you have assignments in any of these areas, please contact me by email. 
 
missfos1@aol.com

posted on Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 10:11 AM by Marlene Foster


am a first timer can you tell me a little bit of how i can start.

posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 at 8:52 PM by muniru ayinla


Hi, i got this web site from my friend. i want know can do a part time job like, date entry or something

posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 2:16 AM by mahinda


I have been in the Real Estate field, more specifically, Title Insurance and Mortgage Lending for over 20 years and would like to leave that behind for a stay at home career. If you have anything I might qualify for, please let me know

posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 11:40 AM by Cyndi Herdt


I like the creation ideas. I have one problem that I would like to create with Peace Mind. Can you give me some ideas?

posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 3:07 AM by Robert Win


Hi, i am a first time visitor to this site,i got this address from my friend. I an interested in part time online job like, date entry etc. Hope am the right place

posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:06 AM by Debabrata Saha


hi 
 
m first time visitor of this site..can u tell me how can i benefit from it???

posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 at 4:50 AM by muz


am ready for any new proposals

posted on Sunday, September 07, 2008 at 9:29 PM by zipperip


A very stupid company never think to go with it.

posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM by ethar


hi  
 
 
 
i am first visitor to this site i would like to know data entry procedure & how can i benifit from it , i want to know bid procedure ,.

posted on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 12:53 AM by MURUKAN


I am the first time visitor of this site.Plz tell me how to find the Data entry,form filling and data mining projects and all about the bid procedure.

posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 3:43 AM by Senthil Kumar


i have never used

posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 2:59 AM by sonia sethi


we are design all type of pcb design,single side, double side, 
 
multy layer,Rev.Eng design, please mail me, 
 
 
 
Rajsh Patel

posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 6:34 AM by rajesh patel


I m the first time visitor of this site.Plz tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure.

posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 3:13 PM by Deen


i want to know about the project on vb,vb.net for getting the order.

posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 4:35 AM by SANJAY GEDA


I m the first time visitor of this site.Plz tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure.

posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 4:36 AM by sanjay


Have more than 21+ years of exp. in IT Industry. Looking for a Freelance consultant work either full-time or part-time. Has Master's degree from US in Computer Science. Can offer Management as well as Technical consultancy.

posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 12:57 AM by Ganesh P. Rajagopal


Please i will like to have a web site made for me. May i know what to do. I want this very urgent. Hope to hear from anyone

posted on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 7:47 PM by Maggie


I'm Auto Cad Draughtman cum Graphic Designer(Using 3D Max / Photoshop Softwear).I am looking for Freelance Job for my field

posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 1:14 AM by Chamith


i am a first time visitor of this web site. i would like to do data entry works and like other works . can u help me

posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 at 4:06 AM by varsha


This is my first time on this site l need a web-site,please let me know

posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 at 7:14 PM by Zola


Hi my name is Terry and I'm in the process of building a website, and was wondering if you could accommodate my needs. 
I need 3 VA's (Virtual assistants) to take phone calls and sales. The sales will pertain to ads and ad space on the site. I will need 3 VA's for a 24 hour service Dept. to my site for various tasks, I will be using two other VA services to find the best that will suit my needs, I will hire the best out of three. I was wondering if you could give me a trial discount rate. Two months worth would be greatly appreciated on a trial basis, of course. I will be fair and choose the best of the best. I have nine more websites in mind with the same concept, to keep it simple. I will upon hearing from you give the specifics of my needs. 
Thanks, 
Terry Johnson 
terryakii@yahoo.com  
 
Ps. if at all possible can you give me a 1-800-number plus extension number so I can explain in detail exactly what I'm looking for.  
 

posted on Friday, January 02, 2009 at 2:22 PM by terry Johnson


I am in testing/Qa domain since last 7 yrs 
 
Open to any job related to Testing/Qa for part time/Full time.

posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 9:55 AM by sunita


i am first time visitor.please tell me for web site development 
 

posted on Friday, January 09, 2009 at 1:25 AM by s.k jhalani


can i get some medical coding project.I'm a CPC

posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 at 7:38 AM by pamini


i own a middle level bpo with some staff, i want new god data entry, online transaction, data prosessing, data conversion work, please assist me, i would like new job proposal...

posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:48 PM by murukan .R


Hi 
 
Can i get some data entry job so that i can work from home.

posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 3:15 AM by Pooja Jain


Hi This is SK Smith provide Outsourcing Software,Website Design,Software Development,Offshore Software Development etc.

posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 3:24 AM by Software Outsourcing


Hey, 
 
If you liked eLance then wait til you see this new site! WEBNegotiator.com does what eLance does but better because they let you talk to the Professional directly, include a link to the Professional's actual website, and its completely free to post a project.

posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 6:18 PM by Addy M


We are an Indian based Web designing & Web development company and have the strength to complete any type of works successfully in the limited time.

posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10:36 AM by deep singh


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I need a logo developed for my motorcycle seat designs. 
 
Am I at the right place? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM by Dan Galati


I am a Chartered Accountant and would love to see what oppurtunities this site can provide. If you have any projects for me, please do let me know. 
 
 
 
Thanks

posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM by Nitin Gupta


Hi, 
This is Lokesh.Please tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure.i would like to start a small Bpo office

posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 1:33 AM by lokesh


Hi, I am an Architect, worked in architectural outsourcing firm and having a good exposure for u.s & u.k based projects,now i am starting my own work pls guide me how to bid from your site.

posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 8:22 AM by Surabhi


i am a first time visitor of this site.please help me about how to find projects on this site and also all about the bidding and other processes,if any.

posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 3:02 PM by Raakhee


I am the first time visitor of this site.Please tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure.

posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 6:27 AM by Raja


I work in the HR area. please tell me how to find projects on this site and also about the bid procedure

posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 at 6:58 AM by anthony traynor


It is my first time to visit this site.Since I am Translator of English, French and Kiswahili, I would love to know how to find the available projects and also how tomake bids. Thanks

posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 2:40 AM by Augustin Ngabonziza Mpole


Hello everyone! I am a first time member of the site and am looking for some good entry level opportunities to begin making money. I will greaty appreciate any assistance given as I get to know more about this site.

posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:56 PM by Max Mairo


Hi 
I am log in to this site 1st time..so i wish to know the procedures for data entry work. 
 
Jay

posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 9:56 AM by Jaikrishnan


I want to start dataentry works so please guide me and tell me how can i will register in elance.thank you

posted on Friday, June 05, 2009 at 5:24 AM by sona


Hi, 
 
I would like to established a DATA ENTRY firm. Because I have 6 years experience in this work. So I am 
 
making a big office 40pc setup with 1MB net connection reserved at this moment for DATA ENTRY work. If you have any DATA ENTRY project (Computer Related any Work, Exm : Census Record, from Hand writing to computer compose or PDF to MS word convert etc.) please give me one project (countable pilot project). I hope that I will fullfillup the work and timely delivary and with your  
 
requirement also.  
 
 
 
[B.D. Accuracy 99.99%, Speedy worker, Huge office space and better Electricity with 1MB net  
 
Connection] 
 
 
 
Thank You & Best Regards 
 
Md. Razzak Hossain 
 
Bangladesh

posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 at 5:56 AM by Md. Razzak Hossain


hai

posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 at 8:07 AM by kannan


Hi, i wish to get started with Medical billing Bpo (Small buisness). Please guide me with the procedures to be taken and how to bid on projects.

posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 8:21 PM by Helan


HI DEAR SIR  
 
HEAR IS BIJENDRA THAKUR FROM DELHI I HAVE BOTH VOICE AND NON VOICE PROJECT IF YOU ARE INTERSTED SO PLZ LET ME KNOW... 
 
 
 
THANKS&REGARDS 
 
BIJENDRA THAKUR 
 
+919999028894

posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:27 AM by Bijendra thakur


A start up high quality LPO. will like to know more baout the bid process please.Contact AYA LawSolutions.

posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 6:03 AM by Ajit Yadav


I m the first time visitor of this site.Plz tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure. Hi, 
I own a small BPO.I am looking to get started with a Data entry Project.Please guide.

posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 3:09 AM by younis


please tell me the online data entry related , search engine related work sites, where i would work. 
thanx

posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 2:53 AM by kamran936


I want to do your project

posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:59 AM by avrojit Bhattacharyya


hi, 
 
i am a fresh mass communication graduate, a cum laude and is looking for related works, i've found out that you have the all category for people looking to do projects with you, 
 
if you had for my field, do please inform me through my email 
 
thanx

posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 12:31 AM by jhoanna kris sager


hi,im an housewife,i have net in my home i would like to do projects in homeitself pl guide me

posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 4:58 AM by vani


I am a house wife , Internet connecion available with me . I have good knowledge of english ,Ms office . data entry , Power point database management Pls help me to get a oppturnitie.I am a sri lankan

posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 12:03 PM by chinthika perera


I am a house wife , Internet connecion available with me . I have good knowledge of english ,Ms office . data entry , Power point database management Pls help me to get a oppturnitie.I am a sri lankan

posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 12:04 PM by chinthika perera


I own a Small BPO. Would like to expand. Let me know if there are any projects.

posted on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 3:31 AM by Rupa


I am a house wife , Internet connecion available with me . I have good knowledge of english ,Ms office . data entry , Power point database management .I have obtained the ICDL ( International Computer Driving Licence )Pls help me to get a oppturnitie.I am a sri lankan cperera777@gmail.com

posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 3:48 AM by Dushyanthi Fonseka


I m the first time visitor of this site.Plz tell me how to find projects and all about the bid procedure.

posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 4:01 AM by kamal


I'm a first time visitor of this site. I have a Internet connection in my home. I have a good knowledge in Ms office,data entry,power point database management.Previously I was working at Infosys BPO Bangalore India. Pls help me to get an oppurtunity to get the work (data entry)...

posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM by Anjum Nadiya


I'm a first time visitor of this site. I have a Internet connection in my home. I have a good knowledge in Ms office,data entry,power point database management.Previously I was working at Infosys BPO Bangalore India. Pls help me to get an oppurtunity to get the work (data entry). e-mail:nkhazi244@gmail.com contact no:+919035339277,

posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:16 PM by Anjum Nadiya


hi..i'm frist time visiter this site,i'm know about php 

posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 4:19 AM by vishal ramani


i am first time visitor of this site, i am an engineer. How can i get benifit and how to do an outsourcing business . pl tell me. 
 

posted on Friday, December 04, 2009 at 12:41 AM by SAANDEEP


I want new data entry, online transaction, data processing, data conversion work, please assist me, I would like new job proposal also please give me one project (countable pilot project). Thanks.

posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM by Mahesh M. Agnihotri


I want to set up a bpo of data entry services. Need help to how to go about it. kindly mail me all the details on my email-id. 
 
email-abhishekbgp@gmail.com 
 
Thank you & regards 
 
Abhishek

posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 8:57 PM by Abhishek


hi, 
this is ram here & i am lOoking for a freelancing job..!! thO you can suggest me to get good job & it can be part or fulltime..!! 
if there is any jobs then i am kindly requesting you to send to my e-mail..!! 
seenu.vasy2k@gmail.com  

posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 9:12 PM by rAm


I am a first time visitor of this web site. i would like to do data entry works and like other works . can u help me  
 

posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:11 AM by Santosh A.


Email me at briansoso@hotmail.com 
 
Looking for someone anywhere in the world to do some statical work. It is simple stats keeping.

posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM by Brian


job

posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:11 AM by yaserarafat


Contact Immediatly 
 
UI Developer / Senior UI Developer 
 
 
 
Employer: Evergent Technologies 
 
 
 
Nature of Assignment: Contract, 3 months 
 
 
 
Location: Hyderabad 
 
 
 
Education: Graduates from a reputed institute 
 
 
 
Experience: 4 plus years of hands-on experience in UI development 
 
 
 
Must haves: 
 
 
 
1. Experience in developing standards based Enterprise application UI solutions 
 
 
 
2. Hands on experience using HTML,CSS2, XML/XSLT, Advanced JS, JSP 
 
 
 
3. Experience in JS Frameworks Such as J Query/Dojo/MooTools/Ext JS etc 
 
 
 
4. Experience converting wireframes into functional UI 
 
 
 
5. Experience in interpreting and implementing style guides  
 
 
 
6. Knowledge of Industry Best practices in UI and Usability standards 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Good to have: 
 
 
 
Web Objects, Java/J2EE 
 
 
 
Contact mail:hr@evergent.com 
 
Job Location : Hyderabad Only 
 
 
 
 
 

posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:10 AM by Raja Sekhar


I second the notion that Elance is a great place to find qualified providers that truly know their stuff. In fact, Elance is the largest online marketplace for online talent. I have used Elance as a provider and a buyer and my experience as been extremely positive. 
 
I do have a few pearls of wisdom for buyers- 
 
-Check providers feedback before selecting a proposal and interview them through the private message board. 
-Require samples and review them. 
- Be clear about what you're looking for, your budget and your desires before you place your request for a proposal. 
-Shortlist the really great candidates and consider hiring more than one on a trial basis so that you can further evaluate their talents. 
- Use the Elance escrow system and set milestones for payments. 
-Be fair. Understand that you have to pay for quality but don't break your budget. 
-Enjoy yourself - there is a wealth of talent out there wanting to work for you.

posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 at 9:23 AM by Kristi Patrice Carter


i have visited 1st time on this site, i really want 2 know abt this site b'coz i am intrested 2 work with this...........

posted on Monday, March 01, 2010 at 12:12 PM by Shrikant Ingle


Hi, 
 
 
 
I have been through this site earlier also but didn't get any idea how to start with....can u please suggest as I am keen to start with it as soon as possible...

posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:26 PM by Sanu Kumar


I want to open a new account in elance.Pls tell me how to open it and bids?

posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 3:27 AM by Abu Sayem


I am a great telemarketer looking for work from home or at a company. 
 
I have great verbal skills over the phoneand have done numerous jobs such as sell musicak instruments, lawn care, credit cards, insurance policies, set appointments,ect. If indeed you are in the market for a telemarketer please E-MAIL me at ericwstephens46@aol.com

posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 1:22 PM by Eric Stephens


 
 
Hello Dear we have very good data entry project if you are interested so plz let me know.... 
 
 
 
Thanks 
 
Bijendra Thakur 
 
bposolution1983@gmail.com

posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 4:32 AM by Bijendra Thakur


I want to know the data entry total & how to establish please full detail me & full procedure.  
 
posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2010 at by SANDEEP SHARMA 
 
 
 

posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:52 AM by SANDEEP SHARMA


Outsourcing is huge right now. Peopl are outsourcing literally anything from graphic design, web design to architectural work and even customer support. 
 
You can use htt:/www.freelancer.com to outsource literally anything you can think of. Just sign up for an account, use coupon code "OUTSOUCESUCCESS" at the end of the sign up process. This will let you post three free projects for you to try the service.

posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 8:58 PM by Alaister


i am a first time visitor of this site .I am afreelance journalist and my area of interest is environment as well as investigative jourlism and art and culture.

posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 2:53 PM by binnu


I join the elance,its truly business site,i like it,The bid suggestion is very nice.I register my business of data entry service  

posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7:56 AM by Data Entry Service


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