Outsourcing? Where to start

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by EMO_Ralez, Jul 14, 2010.

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    I've had relatively good sucess with writing articel myself, but now i want to scale up. Where can i start outsourcing 270 word articles the best? i'd want tio pay $3, $4 max. This is because i don't have large return per article an on low budget. However, i want to reinvest money that i earned back into a business model that last on the long term.
     
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  2. Henry_Jakson

    Henry_Jakson Peon

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    Some Great Outsourcing Tips:
    • Plan out your outsourcing business objective, whether to cut costs, increase revenue or gain an edge over the competition.
    • Identify all your non-core functions and other functions that need specialized delivery model and thus need to be outsourced.
    • Scourge for the ideal location to outsource your business project taking into consideration various factors like costs, customers, transportation, workforce, skills, monetary and non-monetary incentives and so on.
    • After you have decided the activity and the location to outsource, fix a definite schedule and deadline to finish the outsourcing work. This is imperative as early outsourcing can lead to early results
     
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    soulravager Active Member

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    You can try getafreelancer.com or some simmiliar site.
     
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    You can look after some websites that provide article writing service. $4 looks good for 300 words article and if you will give bulk of work, you can hire a professional writer easily.
     
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    haveseo Well-Known Member

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    Try some free classified website too.
     
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    Warner Active Member

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    Deal only with reliable partners to whom you are going to outsource your work, because there are many scammers who can make harm to you and your work.
     
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    I have actually used a couple of outsourcers from the digitalpoint market place in the past and have on the whole been very pleased with the rates charged and the quality of work. I mostly purchased article packages, and often had to make a few changes to some of the articles, but on the whole I have been very pleased with what I have got.

    The company I used to work for, and a friend of mine who has an online marketing business speaks very highly of odesk as well as a great place to find people to outsource to, in terms of work ethic, competence and the rates they charge.
     
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    Odesk or Fiverr is a good site to start. Check it out when you get a chance. Good luck!
     
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    Outsourcing, just like employing anyone, should be seen as part of a long term plan. Try to build a relationship with your team and give encouragement and small bonuses. As most people treat outsourcers like cr*p, small things like that can go a long way!

    I use odesk only and have never used any other site because I am happy with their service.
     
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    try textbroker.com
     
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    Ask for references and do a thorough check on their work...

    Many outsources will continue to outsource again, being the middle man - and the content you get may not be up to par...
     
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    You can find many writers on DP, oDesk and on freelancer.com

    Make sure you read their sample articles, order a couple of test articles too.
     
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    GCostanza Greenhorn

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    Three to four bucks an article... You may have to wade through a bunch of crap writers for that price, before you get lucky and find someone to do it. There are some quality writers that may do it, but as a writer myself I don't think I'd ever offer my services for that price.

    It depends what you want, though. If you're just looking for spun articles and quantity over quality, you can easily find writers for that price at many of the sites that people have listed here. For quality though, you're going to have to up the ante most likely, from my experience.

    Good luck,

    Mike
     
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