Blog idea

jtraher · 06/26/2010, 23:38

I've been working on an idea for some time about starting a blog/site geared towards "How to hire a freelancer".

My goal is to provide useful information and case studies (our personal experiences) for both buyers and freelancers, and to expand on the topic as needed.

I've seen too many projects fall apart (thankfully usually not mine, but I have been there), and I want to do something to make it better for anyone I can.

I also think it would be a great opportunity to provide insight into areas programmers and buyers never think of. I saw a good quote today: "If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs". That pretty much sums it up!

If you are interested in contributing to this project, please let me know. This is 100% pro bono and is only intended to make everyone more successful.

I have my own test servers and will foot the hosting for the blog/site.

If my post violates a rule, Mods please feel free to delete it.

nick2009 · 06/29/2010, 22:55

Sounds interesting!,

When I have some free time, I might type something up from a developers perspective.

jtraher · 07/04/2010, 21:01

Awesome, ty

More details to follow soon!

nick2009 · 08/16/2010, 16:38

I'm currently in the process of typing something up, there doesn't appear to be a Private Messaging system on the forums though, only Visitor Messages. :/

jtraher · 08/16/2010, 17:44

Cool, wish there was a PM feature.

nick2009 · 08/17/2010, 22:31

Rough draft attached.

The zip password is my username.

06/26/2010, 23:38	#1
jtraher Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 98	Blog idea I've been working on an idea for some time about starting a blog/site geared towards "How to hire a freelancer". My goal is to provide useful information and case studies (our personal experiences) for both buyers and freelancers, and to expand on the topic as needed. I've seen too many projects fall apart (thankfully usually not mine, but I have been there), and I want to do something to make it better for anyone I can. I also think it would be a great opportunity to provide insight into areas programmers and buyers never think of. I saw a good quote today: "If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs". That pretty much sums it up! If you are interested in contributing to this project, please let me know. This is 100% pro bono and is only intended to make everyone more successful. I have my own test servers and will foot the hosting for the blog/site. If my post violates a rule, Mods please feel free to delete it.

06/29/2010, 22:55	#2
nick2009 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 61	Sounds interesting!, When I have some free time, I might type something up from a developers perspective. __________________ SL Profile

08/16/2010, 16:38	#4
nick2009 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 61	I'm currently in the process of typing something up, there doesn't appear to be a Private Messaging system on the forums though, only Visitor Messages. :/ __________________ SL Profile

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07/04/2010, 21:01	#3
jtraher Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 98	Awesome, ty More details to follow soon!

08/16/2010, 17:44	#5
jtraher Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 98	Cool, wish there was a PM feature.