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Founder of 4 Companies -- Executive Creative Director -- Brand Manager -- Start-Up Advisor || Visit www.JohnLipe.com for more about me and my work.
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JL$1.67/min per minuteNew ArrivalCreative DirectionJohn Lipe • Seattle, WACreated 10 years ago in Sales & Marketing / BrandingI have the eye for stunning visuals. From visual aesthetics, all the way to typeface selection; I will direct you on the creative overhaul your company needs to reach the success it deserves. Visit www.JohnLipe.com for details.John Lipe Seattle, WANew Arrival
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JL$1.67/min per minuteNew ArrivalBrand ManagmentJohn Lipe • Seattle, WACreated 10 years ago in Sales & Marketing / BrandingI will advise you in the best ways to push your brand throughout all marketing mediums to reach the professional level it needs to be— not just to compete in the market, but to win. Visit www.JohnLipe.com for details.John Lipe Seattle, WANew Arrival
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I happen to disagree with most of the feedback here. I have been profiting very well on Elance in only a short period of time.
It only becomes a race to the bottom if you join the race.
Ask yourself, what is your value? If you believe you can offer a service that is worth more than others, then why bid the same way as them? If you're worth more, bid more. Clients want something real, they are there to fill a gap, or have something created that they cannot do on their own, otherwise they would. They don't want someone to take a few dollars from them and then provide nothing of value.
Bidding higher works because it's real. I value my time and I value my service. The clients I have gained since being on Elance were not looking for the bottom price. They were looking for the best final value in the service they needed. There's a big difference. No, you won't win every bid. (quite frankly, you wouldn't want to). What will happen though is that by valuing yourself higher than others, and offering a better service, people recognize it within your proposal.
It's not that difficult to offer something better in your niche, most freelancers are there for a quick buck and clients know it. Provide a real service, and you will get real clients who will pay for it-- that's why they are there.
As for UpWork, I have yet to get onto it, although from what I've seen it seems like a step down from Elance. Good Luck, and if you ever need any more advice, feel free to reach out.
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