May 11th, 2008
Skellie has written yet another entertaining piece about the different kinds of freelancing arrangements that one might have been enduring/enjoying depending on one’s explanations 20 Types of Freelance Work Identified and Explained.
The one that I’ve recently experienced is the Murphy’s Law type.
The ‘everything that could go wrong, did go wrong’ gig
This project gives you […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 2 comments
March 30th, 2008
Are you confident with your face-to-face interview skills? What about your online interview skills? Are they at par with your offline interview skills?
There may not be that much of a difference with the interview questions and how they should be answered. But the media used in online interviews can make a big difference, especially if […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 1 comment
March 12th, 2008
One of the greatest help that social network sites can provide to those who wish to earn money online is more exposure for their profiles, which include their websites and blogs. But social network sites are mushrooming like crazy nowadays that it can be just so confusing on which one to pour all your efforts […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 11 comments
January 22nd, 2008
Whenever my boyfriend (nope that image on the left is not him, guess who that guy is) sees me taking a photo of myself and cropping it mugshot-style, he’d quickly ask me if it’s a slow season. He means that are there not enough projects that I’m looking for new clients.
He got this idea when […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 6 comments
January 10th, 2008
As a self-taught web worker, I consider myself lucky to surmount all the obstacles that someone who wants to make money online is bound to encounter and still remain just partially unscathed.
Last year, I’ve learned that sound financial management is a big factor to consider if you want to really taste the sweet fruits of […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 10 comments
October 19th, 2007
Apparently, I can’t get enough of freelance service marketplaces. I got addicted when I started winning some projects from oDesk. Yes, that’s projectS because I also have just bagged another one a few days ago. Lucky me!
I can’t be happier because these two projects I’m currently working on are from two nice service buyers that […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 1 comment
July 3rd, 2007
I just noticed one of our new sponsors here at JMMO - Userplane (an AOL company). Since it’s all about web community, I had to check it out and find out what it’s all about. It’s a very interesting concept and I got interested in testing it. So, I signed up for an account. […]
By Shai Coggins -- 2 comments
July 26th, 2006
Not too long ago, I mentioned the need and the use of User Testimonials. Now, I found this service called RapLeaf, a ‘reputation service’ that’s billed as the “portable ratings for buyers and sellers.” Here’s RapLeaf’s description of their service:
RapLeaf is a portable ratings system for commerce. We allow buyers and sellers to rate one […]
By Shai Coggins -- 2 comments
July 6th, 2006
Whether you’re offering products or services to make money online, The Alpha Marketer reckons that your business will definitely benefit from user-generated testimonials. And, I agree.
What are user-generated testimonials?
These user testimonials come in the form of feedback, emails or comments. If you’re selling on eBay, buyers know that they have the option to leave feedback […]
By Shai Coggins -- 2 comments
June 25th, 2006
A piece of advice from Toronto Sun’s Money section: Know Your Market Niche.
In the short piece, the writer uses Gonzalo Equioiz and his business, East Meets West Home Inc., as an example. And, from what I can gather, here are a few useful tips that you might want to keep in mind regarding knowing […]
By Shai Coggins -- 1 comment
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