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Providers FAQ
General
How does this work?
Browse the list of projects posted by businesses for the ones
you would be insterested in, or have FreelancersCenter.com send you
an e-mail anytime a new project is posted that fits under your
expertise. Then you can decide to place a bid on the project,
as well as provide details of the work you can do. Update or retract
your bid anytime you want. When the project creator chooses a
Provider (winning bid) you will be notified. If you are chosen
you can begin work on the project and get paid.
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 Buyers?
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 & Bids
How do I place a bid
on a project?
Click on the "Place Bid" button which you can find on the project
page (there's one above and another below the list of current
bids).
How do I update a bid
I already placed on a project?
Just submit a new bid and your old one will automatically be removed.
How do I cancel a bid
I placed?
Log in to the account
management area, find the project, and click on the "retract
bid" link.
What if I have a question
about a project (that will help me place my bid)?
Just post a message on the message board for that project. You
can access project specific message boards by clicking on the
link provided on the project page.
Why can't I find the
"Place Bid" button on the project page?
If the project is closed it does not show up, because bidding
has ended. It will also not show up if the project is frozen,
which means bidding has temporarily been stopped.
What is "bid for the
total project"?
This is the amount (in U.S. dollars) that you will charge the
project creator, if you are chosen. It's a project total, NOT
an hourly rate.
What if I can't make
an accurate bid? Can I just estimate how much I will charge for
the project?
You should not make any estimates. The information provided should
be enough to decide how long it will take you to finish the project.
If there is not enough info, use the message board to ask additional
questions to the project creator before placing your bid. Remember,
by placing a bid you enter into a legally binding contract. If
you abuse this system you risk receiving poor reviews by others,
and possibly being banned from FreelancersCenter.com.
Payments & Fees
When
do you charge your commission and how much will it be?
At present, the service is free of charge. However, if
FreelancersCenter.com revert to charging for the service, a
commission is payable as soon as you are chosen as the Provider for a project you
have bid on it will be closed/archived and you will be charged
5% of your bid, or $5,
whichever is greater.
If service is
chargeable by FreelancersCenter.com
1) Do I have to add money
to my account?
Not right away, but eventually you will probably have to. If your
account balance is below zero dollars for more than 30 days your
account will be frozen. You will not be able to place any new
bids on projects.
2) How do I add money
to my account?
Login to the account management area and click on the "deposit"
button.
3)
If
I end up charging the project owner less than I bid on their project,
can I get a partial refund on the commission FreelancersCenter.com takes?
No.
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