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Any ways to increase the chances of winning projects on freelancer sites?

Hi,We are a start up looking for some beta customers, to help us test and fine tune our service delivery solution, and to assist us in this quest we are about to start bidding on a few projects on several freelancer sites (namely, Freelancer, Elance, Odesk and Guru).We thought it might be a good idea to ask if any forum members know of any ways to increase the chances of winning projects on...

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How to run a photography contest to get good photographs to use in website?

Does anybody know how to run a photography contest as a way to get good photographs to use in your website?We are a start-up just building our website and are considering whether to run a photography contest to help us find a good photograph for the home page of our website.Does anybody have any experience of running a photography contest in order to achieve a similar goal?And if so, what is a...

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Targeting small businesses in the Construction and Real Estate industries?

Hi,We are a start up in the process of finishing our website and are considering targeting small businesses in the construction and real estate industries. We will provide online bookkeeping services.Does anybody have any experience of marketing and selling to small businesses in these two industries?And do you have any advice?All advice and suggestions will be well received.

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Focusing on a niche market rather than the broader market? A good idea?

Hi,We are a start up just building our website and are considering whether to focus on a niche market or to sell to the broader market.Does anybody have any experience of being in a similar dilemma and what was the outcome of your decision?Did you decide to target a specific niche?And if so, are you happy you did so?All advice and suggestions will be well received.

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Re:Ask HN: What is a machine year? on Friday September 19, 2014 @04:07AM (#8339407)
I completely agree!
Re:Ask HN: What is the best Windows Laptop in 2014? on Friday September 19, 2014 @04:03AM (#8339397)
Thanks for sharing this! Very informative.
Are you overqualified for this job? - I want to know how confident the applicant about himself.

How would you handle it if your boss was wrong? -I want to know if this person will treat me nice

What do people most often criticize about you? - It is same as what are your weaknesses? I just asked it differently.

Re:Ask HN: Practical formula for being relentlessly resourceful? on Friday September 19, 2014 @03:44AM (#8339345)
Great suggestion!
Re:Ask HN: How did you get your early signups? on Friday September 19, 2014 @03:41AM (#8339339)
We allocated a small marketing budget for the following:

1.) Offer promo codes to increase conversions

2.) Hire a writer and get quality content

3.) Provided incentive for users with a referral

4.) Email marketing

Re:Ask HN: Do you easily come up with new ideas? on Wednesday September 17, 2014 @03:24PM (#8331888)
Yes. I have my phone with me - to take notes all of my ideas.

If I have free time, I do some research on how to execute my ideas.

Re:Ask HN: What do you use for Calendaring? on Wednesday September 17, 2014 @03:14PM (#8331827)
Microsoft Outlook

Rainlendar (All Platforms)

Thunderbird with Lightning (All Platforms)

Fastmail is okay.

Re:Ask HN: Do you hate cooking? What's your solution? on Wednesday September 17, 2014 @03:05PM (#8331776)
Great idea!
Re:Ask HN: How do you read technical books? on Wednesday September 17, 2014 @02:54PM (#8331691)
I prefer eBook!
I completely agree with you.
Re:Will This Ring Revolutionize Wearable Technology? on Saturday September 13, 2014 @11:29PM (#8314436)
No. But I honestly like this product!
Re:Dutch Girl Fakes a Trip to South East Asia on Saturday September 13, 2014 @11:24PM (#8314428)
Interesting!

She is so cool and smart.

Re:Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat? on Saturday September 13, 2014 @11:17PM (#8314413)
Yes. It is a threat.
Re:Product Hunt Raises $6M from A16Z on Saturday September 13, 2014 @11:10PM (#8314404)
Amazing!
Re:Show HN: Create your own private mail service in 15 seconds on Saturday September 13, 2014 @11:06PM (#8314395)
I agree with you!
Re:Ask HN: Which headphones should I buy? on Saturday September 13, 2014 @12:35PM (#8312831)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones for only $169.00
Re:Ask HN: Do you use oDesk/ elance / Fiverr? on Saturday September 13, 2014 @12:25PM (#8312792)
You just need to check the following...

1.) reviews from previous employer

2.) previous work sample (related to what you need)

3.) completion rate (quality and accuracy)

Remember: Freelancer is paid only after you approve the work.

Re:Ask HN: Why does most hiring happen through referrals? on Saturday September 13, 2014 @12:05PM (#8312730)
Candidates referred by employees also tend to be of higher quality because the employee's reputation is somewhat on the line with every person he or she refers to the company.
Re:Ask HN: Do you write your own content? on Saturday September 13, 2014 @11:56AM (#8312706)
I let the expert do that for me. I freelance it out.
Re:Ask HN: Looking for Country/TimeZone/Currency Database on Sunday September 07, 2014 @12:18AM (#8280332)
Country Codes, Dialing Codes, Currencies and TimeZones of Countries

http://fasteri.com/list/country-code-dialing-code-currency-t...

Nice video, good job!
Re:Ask HN: What are alternatives to Bootstrap? on Sunday September 07, 2014 @12:05AM (#8280310)
Foundation

Zimit

InK

HTML KickStart

Kickstrap

Pure

Re:Ask HN: What VPS are you using? on Saturday September 06, 2014 @11:59PM (#8280297)
DigitalOcean.com

Prometeus.com

Host1Plus.com

HostGator.com

SiteGround.com

Re:Ask HN: Why don't sites let you write your own Secret Question? on Saturday September 06, 2014 @07:41AM (#8278087)
How can we expect users to create a good question within moments? Permitting them to create a good question may increase user frustration, especially if they are in a hurry. Aside from the fact, that IT professionals are the expert and they are being paid to do that.
Re:Ask HN: From where do you hire remote developers? on Saturday September 06, 2014 @07:07AM (#8278036)
oDesk

Freelancer.com

Elance.com

Re:Ask HN: Comfortable chair for small space on Saturday September 06, 2014 @07:05AM (#8278031)
Lorell Executive High-Back Chair, Mesh Fabric, 28-1/2"x28-1/2"x45, BK Price: $151.29 & FREE Shipping

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