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1. The Developer’s Guide to Completing Projects on Time
Become a better developer by learning how to properly collaborate in a team environment and turn their strengths into your success.
2. P2E and The Future of Remote Work: A Fun Way to Supplement Your Income
Play-to-earn economies may have the potential to smooth the transition to a new type of work
3. Two Years an Upwork Slave: How to Own Freelancers and Sue Those You Can’t Own
So, my story goes, one day I decided that enough is enough and it’s about time for me to part ways with Upwork. Once my beloved platform has rubbed me the wrong way more than once. I was free to opt in. So, I’m free to opt out. Right? You are free to join and you are free to say goodbye. This is what freelancing is supposed to be all about — freedom. Right again? Well, it turns out that there’s a catch — an Upwork legal catch.
4. Why I'll never work 9-5 again
I'm not going to get preachy or anything.
5. Digital Marketing Quotes To Keep You Motivated
As a digital marketer, I have learned a lot from my success and my failures. I like to use resonant quotes to keep me inspired, so I thought
6. Top 5 Freelance Marketplace to Start Your Online Сareer
Are you trying to earn a living online?
7. Leaving Upwork Neverland
I left Upwork after seven years...for good.
8. Is Upwork The Next Wework?
What do Upwork and Wework have in common?
9. Is There A Black Market For Freelance Accounts?
Do you want to sell or buy a freelance account?
10. An Interview with a Recovering Site Reliability Engineer
I’ve been operating Linux systems in one form or another since before I had my drivers’ license.
11. The Death of Freelancing: Upwork Project Catalog
If you can't beat them, don't join them - copy them!
12. The "Golden Million" Upwork Freelancers: Between Conspiracy Theory and Business Reality
You have probably heard and read about the “Golden Billion” conspiracy theory.
13. 13 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money
Everyone's dream is to make money without having to work for it. While that might not be possible, there are ways to make money without having to work too hard
14. The Most In-demand Web Technologies of 2022
If you want to join the Freelancing market, a good first step would be to actually understand what the market is looking for; what technologies are popular...
15. Is Payoneer Safe Again? - Payoneer Avengers vs. Wirecard Thanos
How long has it been since you last used your Payoneer card? Perhaps, like many others around the world, you are wondering whether Payoneer is safe to use again.
16. What Are Pros and Cons of the Top Five Freelance Websites for Clients and Freelancers?
It's always fair to compare!
17. Upwork Costs: From Nada To Prada
The best things in freelance life are supposed to be FREE! Right?
18. A Farewell To FREE Upwork Connects — Cherish Your Freelance Moments
Today is the day when you have to PAY-TO-PLAY on Upwork!
19. Decentralization of the Internet: The Frontier of the Internet
Developers and tech entrepreneurs have created a silent but consistent mission to try and decentralize the internet. The goal is to make it a safer place for people to transact and communicate.
20. Is Upwork Posting Fake Jobs To Keep Freelancers Bidding? [A Deep Dive]
You read about Upwork's "fake review farms" here on Hacker Noon. How do you feel about "fake job farms?" Are you shocked, disappointed, or furious? I guess, it depends on whether you are an Upwork's freelancer or investor.
21. 8 Tools You Need For Working Remotely in 2022
Top of the best tools for remote work: Telegram, Getscreen.me, Trello and others. These software needed to work effectively from home.
22. Decentralizing The Internet: The Hitchhiker's Guide
Decentralizing the internet will require effort. Blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and development will be the leading factors in fighting centralization
23. How To Make a Living Freelancing and Working Remotely
Working remotely has become familiar with fewer people working in offices and more from their own homes. Freelancers generally set their own work hours.
24. Is Freelance Anarchy The Future of Freelancing?
If history has taught us something that has to be this - all great empires have fallen from within.
25. 20 Free Job Sites for Freelance Developers and Coders
Freelancing comes with its pros and cons. The advantages of doing freelance work are known by many but the disadvantages are discussed very rarely. One of the main concerns of freelancers is that sometimes work is not steady or they do not know where to look for work. To help you out, we have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 free job sites for remote jobs where you can browse opportunities related to web development and coding.
26. Affiliate Programs In Technology and Software You Can Join
Do you love testing and talking about all sorts of softwares and gadgets? Then you might want to join these affiliate programs and earn some money from it.
27. Why The Majority of Freelancers Fail at Upwork Project Proposals
The excellent proposal is what makes a difference between successful and struggling freelancers.
28. My Experience With TopTal: Unpaid Labor and Second Chances
TopTal was only slightly helpful and clearly sided with the client in all disagreements.
29. 5 Tips and Tricks I Use To Code 3 Times Faster
Here are my 5 tips and trick I use to code 3 times faster. Find out how you can start earning more money and save your precious time.
30. Hey, Be Careful! Remote Work and Freelance Can Mess Up Your Life
Remote work and freelance can mess up your life. Here's why and what you should do.
31. Reinvent Yourself Using Technology: 4 Jobs You Can Do Online
Here are four basic ways to use technology to reinvent one's career during this tough pandemic. Pivot your career to make money online with freelancing and more
32. From Meditation to Full Time Freelance Writing
A personal story about how I found my calling as a freelance writer through meditation, hard work, and determination. And how you can do the same...
33. Upwork vs. Nebojsa Todorovic
As this year's nominee for the Most Controversial Writer of the Year Hacker Noon Award, I couldn't possibly wish for better circumstances and time to write this story.
34. Tips to Becoming a Successful Freelance Developer
Deciding whether to work as a conventional, full-time employee or as a freelancer can be tough.
35. The Noonification: Kaiseki (3/17/2023)
3/17/2023: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!
36. How I Built a Simple Forex App with Telegram Bots and AWS Lambda
As a freelancer working for different countries, I needed to optimize my currency exchange. So, I built a simple forex app with AWS Lamda and Telegram bots.
37. What Is a Coworking Space?
What Is a Coworking Space, its members, types and benefits
38. After Six Months, I Ended My Pandemic Startup
Back in July, I launched Wisherie.co. It was a barter network rooted in the passion economy and improving mental health. My hypothesis, based on my own Great Recession experience, was that bartering during the Pandemic would provide the opportunity for professionals (mainly jobseekers and freelancers) to help small businesses while at the same time offering networking and professional development.
39. Agent Smith, Take Me Back to The 9-to-5 Matrix
Freedom is the most expensive word in freelancing.
40. Escaping the Shadow of the Freelance Flag
The classification process based on freelance flags is brutal and biased.
41. Invest in Yourself. It’ll Pay Dividends For You and Those Around You
I don’t know if this is the best advice I’ve ever given someone, but for most people I’d say: INVEST IN YOU
42. The Noonification: Youre the Product, Dummy (9/13/2022)
9/13/2022: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!
43. Fixing The Parkison's Effect: How Freelance Writers can meet up with Schedule
Parkinson’s Effect is all about an overlooked barrier to efficient time management summarised as; every task takes exactly the amount of time you devote to it.
44. Meet the Writer: Michael Brooks, Founder/CEO at goLance
An award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and author guides you through the new remote world.
45. How Freelancing Can Help You Make Money With Your Skills
But why should you sell your skills on online platforms? There are many reasons — so many that we've compiled them into this guide...
46. Should Freelancers Treat Their Clients As Best Friends?
You aren't freelancing to make friends, but to get paid for proper work.
47. 5 Reasons Why Upwork Sucks for Writers
I will give you a handful of reasons why I think Upwork isn’t a writer-friendly place.
48. The Inevitable Growth of Post-Pandemic Gig Economy
Some gig jobs flourished directly as a result of the pandemic. As the US moves beyond COVID-19, freelance will play an important role in recovery.
49. The Next Web's Ebony-Storm Halladay Talks About ChatGPT and the Creator Economy
50. When will 'ethically sourced freelancers' be a thing?
In my previous article ‘Why Does the Global Freelance Economy Need a Mutiny?’ I highlighted how the emergence of the super freelance platforms have come to dominate the global short-term labor hire market. I also explored how decentralised freelance platforms are beginning to offer services with considerable savings in platform fees.
51. 6 Ways Technology Can Help You Earn Money Online
You are probably reading this article because you want to know how you can start earning money online.
52. 17 Best Freelance Writing Job Sites In 2022
Have a look at the 20 best places to find freelancing writing jobs. Keep reading to get the complete information.
53. How To Get The Most of Remote Work
When it comes to working and managing projects, the best way to do so is by setting up an office and communicating in person. However, with the current state of affairs, it is highly unlikely that most corporations would even consider the possibility of risking the health and safety of others and themselves, and so most companies have switched to other means of working - working remotely.
54. A Guide to Remote Working as a Beginner
are you a freelancer or a remote employee or contractor working on a remote basis? if you’re any of this then this guide is for you.
55. Pros and Cons of The Gig Economy: Can Remote Workers Be Assets in Small Business?
Advancements in technology have made it possible for businesses to operate as normal with significantly fewer in-house staff.
56. The Noonification: Dust on Crust (3/9/2023)
3/9/2023: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!
57. What Would Sigmund Freud Do? Advice on Remote Work and Marriage Counseling During The Pandemic
If you’re thinking about leaving the corporate world and becoming a freelancer, have you considered how that shift might impact your relationship with your wife, husband, or partner?
58. Tips For Winning a Proposal For Software Engineers
Chances are if you're doing freelancing sooner or later you'll come across a need to write some kind of proposal to your potential customer.
59. From Getting Over a 1-star Upwork Review to Becoming a 5-star Freelancer
It takes more than one bad review to shake a good freelancer’s self-confidence.
60. The Cringiest Part of a Writer’s Job
A mental model to help you accept criticism as a freelance writer.
61. 5 Successful Startups With Outsourced Development
Hiring talented software developers is a huge expense for business, even more so when the development has to be fast and for a startup. Many new companies in the US and Europe don't have the budget to pay for full-time developers, with this they must look outside of the local talent pool.
62. 7 Most Shocking Facts About Upwork Most Freelancers Don't Know
The Most Shocking Things About Upwork That Turned Out to Be True
63. A Guide to Finding and Hiring Quality Freelancers for Web Development
So, you are ready to create a killer web design and build an online presence. You already have excellent ideas for blog posts and landing pages. Now it is time
64. Freelancing vs. The Gig Economy
Is it too much to say that the gig economy’s good name is damaged beyond repair?
65. One Hour of "Effective" Freelance Work is Worth 3 Hours in a 9-5 Job
One effective freelance working hour is worth two or three regular 9-to-5 working hours.
66. Upwork Freelancers Under BlackRock: The Masters of the Freelance Universe
The future of work is remote. But, now that you know who holds the keys to your freelance future, how do you feel about it?
67. "Read to Learn": #Women in Tech Interview with Stevie Sats, Crypto Writer & Content Strategist
Stevie is a freelance crypto writer and content strategist for blockchain tech and DeFi companies, encouraging women to explore their interests in technology.
68. Techniques To Deal with Ultra-Tight Deadlines
Here are some tips that I use to efficiently meet strict deadlines.
69. How Fiverr Freelancers Can Help Your Nonprofit
In this post, we'll discuss the benefits of hiring freelancers at your nonprofit through Fiverr.
70. The Risks and Rewards of Crypto Payments for Freelancers in 2023
Is it too soon to accept crypto as payment in 2022? Let's discuss a number of pros and cons of accepting crypto payments as a freelancer and business owner.
71. What COVID-19 Means for the Future of Work From Home
The worldwide lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic was truly a time for remote work to shine if there ever was one. With most of the globe’s workforce being stranded in their homes and away from the office, the only solution for most was to move their labor to the remote setting.
72. The Controversy of Naming Upwork TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022
Instead of high-fiving Upwork, I will give you five reasons why this naming is controversial.
73. How Copyright Strikes Helped Boost my Freelance Music Career
By researching an analysis on why I got a lot of orders, I figured out an issue with the music industry. It’s called “Copyright”.
74. Top 3 AI Apps for Freelancers You Might Not Know About
We want to highlight several applications that make freelance life easier and work more productive.
75. What Should You Do If Upwork Sends You a “Dear John” Letter?
"We are contacting you to let you know we have suspended your access to Upwork indefinitely."
76. Our Approach Matching the Right Freelancer to Job Opportunities!
Looking for a suitable freelancer for your project? Here's the full guide how to search freelancers in easy steps and hire them.
77. The Real Cost of Working with a Freelance Developer: Revising Basic Assumptions
Are offshore contractors a more lucrative alternative or not is the key question.
78. The Gig Economy Beyond Borders: How Borderless Finance Can Revolutionize the Future of Remote Work
Gig economy and WFH are becoming increasingly popular, and global lockdown measures have introduced companies globally to the transformative qualities of WFH.
79. "Is This Normal?" Top 7 Concerns Among Freelancers in 2020
Am I charging too much? Not enough? Am I saving enough for retirement? Making the most out of my tax breaks? The freelancers we surveyed this year had a lot on their minds—and a lot of advice to offer.
80. How Are Gig Workers Coping During the Crisis
Workers fight for hazard pay, protective equipment, and better sick leave
81. Invoicing Tech Can Boost Brand Appeal
Your brand is the essence of your company. It’s what your customers perceive you to be, and it’s how you portray your business to the world.
82. Did You Quit Your Job to Face an Even Worse Boss?
The science behind becoming your own personal tyrant
83. 8 Ways Startups Are Changing The Way Businesses Work
The new era of highly connected and interactive technology is changing not only how business employees interact with customers, but also how they interact with each other, and with their company.
84. How to Write for Fun (& Profit!)
Basic guide to getting started with writing for yourself and pitching yourself to win clients.
85. New Freelance Writer Shares Tips for Starting Your Freelance Career
Before I began my freelance writing career, I was intrigued by the idea and wanted to pursue this career for quite a few reasons.
86. How To Find A Great Developer on Upwork
My name is Eduard and I’m the CTO at Polecat. Sometimes I help my friends to find developers on Upwork. Below, I describe how I recently searched for a React developer on Upwork.
87. Dr. Seuss Goes Remote: Oh, the Places You’ll Go
I was trying to explain to my kids why they should be excited about the growth of the remote business model. I’ve worked remotely for most of their lives, so they couldn’t understand what it was like when people went to offices, commuted long hours, and did their work surrounded by others. That’s what motivated me to explain remote work to them in a way they could easily comprehend.
88. Here's How Freelancers can Reduce Their Liabilities to Gigs
For many people, the app-enabled gig economy has changed the way that they approach work. It has allowed people to pick up new side hustles, extra freelance work, or even start whole new careers.
89. 10 Ways Developers Can Make Money Coding
How developers increase their income cash flow
90. 3 Major Tax Deductions for Entrepreneurs
If you’re an entrepreneur, you understand the importance of managing the administrative side of your business. You also know how much of a pain it is (and the time it consumes) to ensure that you stay on track.
91. How to Make Money Writing: 50+ Websites that Pay Premium for Writers.
All freelance writers want to earn premium for their work. In this article, I listed over 50 websites that help you earn over $100 for writing articles.
92. Everyone Is Doing Remote Work but Not Everyone Is Doing It Well with Michael Brooks
On this episode of the HackerNoon podcast, Amy Tom and Michael Brooks get into everything freelance. They dive into https://golance.com, Michael’s freelance marketplace company. How it came about and Michael’s insights on running it. They talk about wild experiences like getting kicked out of Belarus and taking a shot of Brandy first thing every morning before work in Serbia. It’s a wild ride and you definitely should tune in! Brandy or coffee in hand, your choice ;) 🍻
93. Hiring Independent Contractors For Your Bootstrapped Startup
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94. How To Protect Your Big Idea When Hiring a Freelancer
Hiring freelancers or independent contractors is a great way to get specific tasks done without having to hire more full-time employees. This can save you time and money; you won’t have to go through a lengthy interview and hiring process or provide benefits like health insurance.
95. Meet HackerNoon's Reigning 'Most Controversial' Writer of the Year
Nebojsa Todorovic is GoLancer's Marketing and Business Analyst, and "Noonies2020" Award Winner for the Most Controversial Writer of the Year.
96. 5 Simple Ways to Kickstart Your Freelance Data Science Career
If you’ve been itching to get your feet wet in the field, these steps will provide you with lots of valuable ideas and suggestions to kickstart your career.
97. Inside Business Insider's Story About a Failed American Tech Dream
We've all been there at one point in our careers, haven't we?
98. 5 Ways To Earn an Income During the Pandemic
One global recession in a single generation drives major changes in the economy and business landscape. Imagine dealing with two. Millennials (born between 1981 to 1996) are more affected by the 2009 recession and COVID-19 pandemic since their financial footing is much worse than their predecessors. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) deems that the economic toll due to the lockdown is much worse than the Great Depression.
99. 4 Ways to Deal with Clients Who Ghost You at Payment Time
A lowdown for freelance designers on how to deal with design clients who go invisible when they need to pay you without burning the bridge entirely.
100. 5 Productivity Tools Every Solopreneur Needs
This pandemic is the perfect time to focus on your side hustle
101. Freelancers, Hackers & Presidential Candidates
It seems that V doesn't stand only for Vendetta, but also for Voting, and especially for - Victory.
102. Is Upwork Going to Pull a Myspace?
All great empires fall from within, including the digital ones.
103. What to Do with Unresponsive Clients?
There's no freelancer that's immune to this unwanted scenario. How we handle this situation is what makes all the difference.
104. How Blockchain Technology Could Increase the Amount of Freelance Jobs
Some don't even have to get out of bed to work.
105. Why Solo Developers Should Never Take the Easy Route
This story is my own take on why working solo shouldn't mean you take the easy route as a developer. Sometimes you've got to force yourself to do things to become better at what you do.
106. Gig Sites Aren't for those Struggling to Find New Clients - Target A Niche Instead
I've spent two months with a client going back and forth on a project. It doesn't seem like we are anywhere close to a finalization.
107. Top 10 Gifts for Graphic Designers
These gift ideas will help you surprise graphic designers and show your appreciation of their work.
108. My way of dealing with Burnout as a Creative Freelancer
Why the hell, suddenly I don’t enjoy illustrating and designing? What is wrong with me? Is burnout happening to me?
109. Do Freelancers Sell Out By Getting A Full Time Job?
Reflecting on "selling out" as a freelancer and how getting a full time job altered my perspective
110. Use this Framework to Easily Scale Your Software Development Business
How my friend scaled his software development business by using this 6-step project execution blueprint.
111. Where You Can Go To Create Value And Earn Money With The Blockchain
There are websites you can use to build your reputation and stack cryptocurrency by working on Blockchain projects both as a bounty hunter or contributor.
112. The Freelance Revolution: Where to Find the Best Freelancers in Tech
The Most Famous Freelance Skill Destinations: Between Urban Myths and Business Reality
113. A Brief History of Fiverr's Out-of-Tune Marketing Campaigns
The first law of thermodynamics says that you can't get something for nothing, or can you?!
114. The Freud Trilogy in the New Remote Work World
What Would Sigmund Freud Do In The Remote Work World?
115. 4 Practical Tips to Help You Manage Freelancers More Effectively
So, you've hired a freelance developer. Now, the critical part of your journey begins – successfully managing the freelance project, which isn’t an easy task. Of course, if you managed to hire the right freelancer, this task becomes much easier.
116. Is Upwork The Sick Man Upon the Silicon Bosphorus? [Looking At Numbers]
Financial reports are lengthy, confusing, and boring. I promise that I will keep it simple, brief, and straight to the point. I will let Upwork’s numbers do all the talking.
117. My 2019 Predictions That Came True
I played a prediction game in 2019, and I dare to say, I played it pretty well.
118. Hiring and Being a Freelancer Takes Talent: Here's Why
Fact: Freelancing is over 900 years old.
119. Let’s Talk About Fees, You Busy Freelance Bees!
The necessary evil. For freelancers they are always too high. For freelance platforms always too low. Is there such a thing as a win-win percentage?
120. 6 Types of Clients to Avoid as a Freelancer
When it comes to freelancing, not all clients are created equal. Learn how to recognize a bad freelance client and how to handle the tough conversations.
121. How to Become a Successful Freelance Copywriter
Making the shift from full-time employment to freelance can be frustrating. Our handy guide will help you ace the transition and earn 6-figure income in no time
122. Heroku From the Perspective of a Cloud Architect
As a freelance cloud architect, I spend my time reviewing and playing with the latest and greatest industry trends. Technologies like Kubernetes, ElasticSearch, and Prometheus fill my home and business infrastructure. After many hours of painful configuration and tweaking, they are now tuned to work exactly the way I want.
123. Top Five Common Mistakes New Freelancers Make
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124. A Guide to Open Enrollment and the Health Insurance Marketplace
Navigating the American Health Insurance system is a little tricky. Many countries have what is called a single payer healthcare system covered by taxpayer dollars. Those taxes cover the costs of essential healthcare for all residents and are paid out by the government.
125. How to Level Up Your Freelance Programming Business Practices
From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1: Thanks for deciding to take a look at this article. I genuinely hope you enjoy it.
126. Does Canva Hurt or Help Graphic Designers? Hacker Noon on Design
Do time-saving apps like Canva help or hinder freelancers and digital creatives? Tell us what you think in a Tweet!
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