Lightning Shock » Uncategorized http://www.lightningshock.com (Were you expecting a witty tagline?) Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:31:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Low on Cash? Become a Freelancer! http://www.lightningshock.com/2009/08/31/low-on-cash-become-a-freelancer/ http://www.lightningshock.com/2009/08/31/low-on-cash-become-a-freelancer/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:05:11 +0000 James Lewitzke http://www.lightningshock.com/?p=93 If you’re a web designer or programmer, but you just can’t seem to put your skills to good use, then I’d highly recommend doing freelance work. “But where do I begin?”, you ask. Well, here’s what I did:

First, find a freelancing website, I’d strongly suggest looking into and using Get-a-Freelancer. It’s free to sign up and there are no hidden fees (that I’m aware of, anyway). I joined and I’ve been able to put my extensive WordPress knowledge for others’ use as there’s always people looking to hire. Hell, if you have a few minor WP issues that you can’t solve at the moment, you could probably hire me right here and now and comment about your problem.

Next, after you complete the simple registration process, just start browsing through different projects which you’re skilled in. And once you find something where you can say to yourself “Wow, I can do this easily!”, place a bid and get moving!

However, don’t just copy and paste useless phrases like “plz check PM” or “This is my portfolio: Plz Hire me!” Put yourself forward and make a good impression on the employer. Show them that you can actually DO the job they want you to potentially work on.

I’ve been a member for a few days now and I’ve already made close to $100 (minus the project commission fees, how G-a-F makes most of their money). The people there are generally friendly and know exactly what they’re looking for in a project worker.

So what are you waiting for? Who knew making money online could be this simple?!?

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