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Introduction
Contra is a platform that helps freelancers find clients and get paid quickly. It's an easy-to-use platform, so you can get started right away.The benefits of using Contra include:
A large pool of potential customers who are looking for your services (and vice versa)
Payment protection - if something goes wrong with a job, Contra will help resolve it quickly so that both parties are happy with the outcome.
The Freelance Landscape
The freelance landscape is changing rapidly, and it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.In this section, you'll learn about the current state of freelance work and how it compares to traditional employment. You'll also get an overview of some common challenges that freelancers face when starting out in their careers.
Contra's Features
Contra is a new platform that helps freelancers grow their businesses. It's designed to be easy to use, so you can focus on what matters most: your work.Contra has a few key features that make it stand out from other freelance marketplaces:
A community of talented professionals who have been handpicked by our team of experts based on their experience and expertise. You can search through these profiles to find the right person for any job.
A streamlined process for hiring freelancers (and vice versa). We do all the heavy lifting so you don't have to! Just send an offer request through Contra and we'll match you with someone who fits your needs perfectly--no more searching through hundreds of profiles or interviewing dozens of candidates before finding someone suitable for your project.
Interview with Freelancers
We spoke to some of our most successful freelancers about their experiences using Contra. Here's what they had to say:
"When I started freelancing, I was working from home and eating lunch at my desk every day. It was hard for me not having anyone around during the workday."
"I'm not going to lie--it was hard at first! But now that I have a routine down, it's much easier."
Tips and Tricks
Start a project.
Add your team members and collaborators.
Make sure all of the details are in place, including a budget, timeline and milestones.
Get started!
How to Get Started
Step 1: Create an AccountThe first thing you'll want to do is create an account on the Contra website. You can do this by clicking "Sign Up" in the top right corner of their homepage, and then filling out all of your information (name, email address and password). Once you've done that, click "Create Account" at the bottom of the form!Step 2: Get Started with ProjectsOnce your account has been created and verified by Contra staff members (which may take up to 24 hours), it's time for some freelancing action! To get started with projects on Contra:
Click "Projects" from within your dashboard
Select a project type from among those listed under "Open Projects" - these include writing jobs such as blog posts or articles; design jobs like logos or websites; data entry work etc...