Hi Would appreciate tips to promote/ market this freelance site www.goforfreelance.com so that it can overtake and take market share from top competitor freelance sites like scriptlance, elance etc. Site is almost 2 years old with little promotion so far. It has much more competitive/ lowest fees than other freelancer sites. (Only 4% or minimum $5 for freelancers/ sellers and FREE for employers/ buyers) Working on tight budget so free/ cheap marketing/promotion techniques would be needed. Cheers!
This freelance website has lower fees than your site. Anyway, I would recommend directory submissions, paid advertising and articles.
Hi Tradester - you wrote, "Site is almost 2 years old with little promotion so far." Perhaps, as a freelance writer, that's why I haven't heard about your site. Can't make a go of it without publicity, paid or free.
#1 Offer free banner advertising to freelancers signed up with your site in exchange for: SEO Optimization Site Submission to thousands of directories, forums, social network sites Article/Press Release Writing and Submission Banner Design You can also create a promotional page highlighting freelancers that help you with your marketing and promotion efforts. #2 Introduce your website services to companies and websites that can use BPO services through telemarketing. Good Luck!