Category: Writing
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Content for Geeks: Setup/Backup/Cleanup/Login
One of the most common errors that I come across when reviewing documentation for developers is a conflation between the following words/phrases: setup/set up backup/back up login/log in cleanup/clean up It’s pretty simple to remember the difference and it looks far more professional if you’re able to get it right. Nouns/Adjectives The following are nouns…
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From 4.50 per article to 45 per hour
It’s nearly two years since I started freelancing. I was asked the other day how I got from my first steps as a freelancer to running my own business. It’s quite strange to look back at when I started out, and to reflect on how I got to where I am now. It wasn’t always…
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Tips for Bidding on Elance
Here are my tips for bidding and being successful on Elance: Your Profile: Create a strong profile, being honest about how you are and your skills Talk yourself up. Your profile is no place to be modest. Be realistic though, don’t make shit up, just highlight your real achievements. Use the Elance tests to showcase…