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Scriptlance.com is one of the most valuable resources I have found. I am not a programmer. I know simple web design and can do the basics to manage my websites. My focus is marketing. There have been many times, when I have needed a php programmer, a mysql database expert, graphic design and other website related services. When I have technical projects that are above my pay grade I use Scriptlance. So far I have posted over 40 projects on Scriptlance most with great success.
Scriptlance is basically a job web tech programmer board. You have the webmasters on one side and the programmers service providers on the other. You post your job on the Scriptlance job board according to the category you need and the providers start bidding on your project.
I am always amazed how fast I get responses. Within minutes I have talented web techs from all over the world bidding on my project. I then get to choose which one I want to hire. After I choose, Scriptlance has an escrow system where I place a small deposit for the service provider to show him some good faith. We then communicate by the online message board system and/or email.
The beauty of the Scriptlance system is that both sides get to review each other. I get to review the providers performance and the provider gets to review me as an employer. This way both sides are on their best behaviour. A few times I have rehired programmers off of the Scriptlance system that I had previously used with Scriptlance. Big mistake! Once they are not able to be reviewed your project goes to the end of the line!
Before you accept a bid from a provider you can read his reviews and usually see a sample of his work. Sometimes I choose a hungry programmer who is just starting on the board if I think he has what it takes. Other times the more experience.
The key to success with Scpriptance is:
1. Have very clear instructions written before you place your job. Know exactly what you want and communicate this in clear step by step instructions.
2. After you hire your provider be available for clear communication.
3. Pay promptly once the job is done! This will get YOU great reviews and make it easier for you to hire programmers in the future. Here is a link to where the providers have reviewed me as a webmaster. Notice how they all comment on the clear communication and quick payment. This will score you major points with the programmers. Take care of business!
4. Write a good review if you were satisfied with the services rendered. Many of the programmers value the review you write as much or more than the fee for the specific job. This helps them get jobs in the future. I never write negative reviews. If I am not satisfied I just do not write a review. Maybe I am wrong but this is how I do it. My goal is not to hurt someone but to get the job done.
I have been extremely satisfied with the quality, speed and price of the work done for me on Scriptlance. Many of the programmers are very different countries where the cost of living is much lower. The average salary in Thailand is about $400. per month. If you have a project for $300. this is quite a bit of money. Most of my projects are small and I pay from $35-$100. This service has saved me many hours of time. I highly recommend Scriptlance for your tech outsourcing needs.
Matthew Meyer.
