Buyer FAQ

• General

• How does this work?
• How much does this cost?
• How do I communicate with Providers?

• Projects

• How do I open a new project?
• What is a budget range?
• Why do I have to choose the amount of days until my project needs to be done?
• Can I change the information I provided about my project?
• How do I close my project, extend it, or pick a Provider?
• Can I re-open a closed a project?
• What does it mean if my project is frozen?

General

How does this work?

After signing up, you can open a project and provide all the details of the script you want. Providers will then be able to view your project and bid on it. This is similar to an auction, but there is no mandatory end date and you choose the winning bid yourself. Once you have chosen a Provider they will begin work on your project. That's it!

How much does this cost?

There is no signup fee and no monthly fee, but you are not required to give FreelancersCenter.com a commission on each project you win a bid on. This service is entirely free of charge for an indefinite period. However, FreelancersCenter.com reserves the right to implement a charge for this service without notice.

How do I communicate with Providers?

You can post messages on the message boards. If you post a private message, only the user it's addressed to will be able to see it, that user will also be notified by e-mail that you posted a project for them.

Projects

How do I open a new project?

Click on the "create project" button or go here.

What is a budget range?

You can optionally specify how much money you are able to spend on this project.

Why do I have to choose the amount of days until my project needs to be done?

There needs to be an end to every project, to leave room for new ones. But you can extend your project any time you want.

Can I change the information I provided about my project?

No, but you can use the message board to post new info. If the information you provided is completely wrong, you can close your project without choosing a Provider and without any penalty. You can then go ahead and open a new project.

How do I close my project, extend it, or pick a Provider?

You can do all this by logging in to the account management area. Click on the "Manage Account" button or go here.

Can I re-open a closed a project?

No, you will have to open a new project.

What does it mean if my project is frozen?

This means the ending date you chose for the project has past. No Providers can place any new bids, you must either pick a Provider or extend the project.