does anyone know how to use http://www.freelancer.com ?

[Franco]

Hello

Please carefully read my question before answering it.

Today I visited http://www.freelancer.com.

I created an account. I made a work account, and not a hire account.

I added my skills in my profile.

I don't understand the point of this website.

If I make a bid, then will I have to pay to work?

Please correct me if I am wrong. If I use this website, I have to pay to work, and I don't get paid after I do a job.

How do I make a bid on this website?

Please explain what I should do to make a bid, for a job.

[Antu]

freelancer is a outsourcing marketplace. before you work here, you will learn about outsourcing/freelancing. then work here..

[Krad]

Hi Franco,

I also tried using freelancer.com and based on what I've experienced. You don't need to pay in order to get the job. Employers put their budget on each project then freelancers bid how much will it cost if they will work on the project. You can easily bid on each project by putting the estimated amount salary you desire when you do the job. However, it should not exceed on the bidding amount. Employers will screen freelancers based on their skills, expertise and their cost if it meets the budget. Then they will contact the freelancer/s if they got the project.

You can also check other freelancing sites such as https://www.staff.com/ where you can look for jobs full time and don't need to bid on projects. Employers will hire you if they want your service.

[uvebeensaved]

please dont make the same mistake that i did. guys please dont waste your energy and time on this spam website . they will con you. i was told about it but i didnt listen. i worked hard for 1 month i did receive my payment. but when i filled a withdrawal request my money got deducted when i enquired about it they said that my employer charge a reversal and i should contact him. they have given him that money but when i contacted him he said he didnt receive any money moreover he didnt even charge any reversal. now where does that money go? oh yeah clearly in freelancer companys bank account. when i googled about this i find like 100's of same stories, just google it they are clearly a spam website. go for elance or odesk atleast they dont con you. i have screenshots of there customer support if anyone wants to see the proof.