DISQUS

X · 2 years ago

"Europe launches?"

This is like writing, "United States Launches YouTube."

Evangelist · 2 years ago

The text link is broken... should be without 's' in hours...

Sumeet · 2 years ago

This is the correct website
http://www.peopleperhour.com/

xenios · 2 years ago

just a clarification on one of the citations in the article (as I’m the one being cited !) : there's a bit of paraphrasing in the quote saying "quality of work is lower by first-time freelancers"...that's not exactly what i said. What it actually should be saying is this: our site on average is used for less specialist jobs to some of the more niche marketplaces in the USA, as the demand in Europe dictates that. That means that the depth of skills required may on average be less. Businesses need more 'generalist' stuff done over here. Now quality is a completely different thing to that. However specialized or generalist a task is the quality of execution is equally important, and we measure with equal or more precision than anyone else out there, as you will see from the rating system on our site.

Matt Marshall · 2 years ago

Fixed link, sorry.

Robert Wools · 2 years ago

This is a copy of DoMyStuff.com

James DeNicola · 2 years ago

I've had a look at domystuff.com in the past Robert - at least last time i looked, it was mainly for chores (quite unspecialized tasks that can be done by anyone local).

peopleperhour.com is mostly for more specialized services that can be done remotely and that are needed by businesses, startups etc. well, good to see some startups featured on this side of the Atlantic anyhow, I believe Europe presents a great opportunity for startups that manage to penetrate it..

Zvi Band · 2 years ago

I've actually been working on a similar site for a while, that is launching within the coming weeks.

Localnik, http://localnik.com

Targeted towards local expert help (not chores).

Helen James · 1 year ago

We've also recently launched a directory and network but for for UK creative and media freelancers.

It is purely for professional freelancers, but it offers something a bit different in that creatives can team up to land the bigger projects. So a photographer can partner with a copywriter and graphic designer to form a ready made team for clients looking to get their brochure revamped for instance.

With the increased flexibility and lower overheads freelancers can provide, teams will be able offer a great service minus the agency-sized costs.

Ideal for clients who want the best possible deal as the purse strings tighten.

Helen James · 1 year ago

OK so it doesn't publish the email link you give!

Here it is: www.freelancealliance.co.uk, part of Freelance UK

Hannah · 1 year ago

Helen
You'd want to hope it is a LOT more professional than Contractoruk.
I've been there once and was shocked at the rubbish, fighting and nonsense in the forum, doesn't do anything for the reputation of IT contractors anywhere.
Hannah

Jon · 1 year ago

Does anyone know how to contact Helen James?
Cheers

Alan T. · 1 year ago

Yes, I have to agree, Contractoruk is a disgrace, I'm certain if some of their sponsors knew contractors who moan about charging £500 per day spend their time posting hateful, purile nonsense they might think twice.

If Helen James is responsible for that site she should be ashamed, it's a disgrace!