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jackiebk
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2006 00:13
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The job is data entry an online business directory. This project is typing business classifications (business headings is what you find in the yellow pages and other business directories like; flowers, car manufaturers, Web Site Designers, etc) 75,000 classifications consisting of 1,2 or 3 words needs to be directly entered into our online business directory. Can someone please let me know about how much is the going rate for one of these projects. A quick response would be appreciated. Thank you
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pcwork
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2006 03:32
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Rates will depend on country. In USA people do data entry for US$6 per hour , in India some people work for Rs 25 (50c ) an hour
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2006 16:09
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You might also want to check out the Writer's Market - you can look for it at your local book store and if you just browse, you won't have to purchase the book, but it gives common rates for just about any type of writing or freelancing that you can think of.
Of course, you will also need to take into consideration your level of experience when you place bids. An expert may get $10 an hour for a job, but as a novice, you can hardly expect to compete with that, especially if your resume is rather blank...
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jackiebk
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2006 00:09
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Thank you very much pcwork and whitephoenix for your input. Much appreciated.
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2006 11:11
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Actually, I would like to add something here. I was just on one of the Freelance job sites and was checking on some of the projects available. Usually, those looking for writers are pretty good about defining their projects and offering a budget.
Unfortunately, I have also found that it is becoming increasingly difficult to bid on these projects for several reasons.
1) Wading through posts from writers reponding to those jobs can be quite a time consuming task - 1 job alone had over 80 replies and to be honest, a great majority of those contained spelling errors, lack of writing credits and seemed just plain ridiculous.
2) Many people looking for freelancers list such a low bid that it hardly pays to spend the time on the project. While I understand that those looking for writers can't often afford a large budget, asking a writer to create 500 word articles for $2.50 apiece is disappointing. Writers need to make a living too.
3) Those responding to those posts don't help when, for example, the employer says his budget is $100... and the freelance writer bids half that or less.
How to compete with that? Hey, if I was the guy looking for a writer, I'd go with the cheaper bid and take my chances... but that doesn't help the rest of us who are serious about picking up work and follow through with quality content and a mind to deadlines.
Thanks for letting me vent...
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jackiebk
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2006 07:24
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Actually I am looking for work and I have had a look at a couple of these sites but my bidding seems to be of no avail. How does one make a winning bid. It is very frustrating. Any suggestions??
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2006 00:23
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Don't give up. Guru seems to be the one that works best for me, although unless you bid on lots of projects, you'll probably not see any offers. I have found that for every 10 or 20 projects I bid on, I might get 1 or 2 responses from 'employers', but it IS difficult, especially after, as I mention above, many of the other bidders are offering lower fees.
You could probably have better luck with the less popular jobs, those that offer very little pay. It's a start, and with each completed job, your resume will fill out. Patience is the key.
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