Freelance platforms, do they need an update?

Question

I believe current freelance platforms don't target properly creative freelancers. Blocks of texts everywhere, ranking systems that don't favor the creative freelancers, and no a decent way to display your portfolio.

What do you think

Axel M · Accepted Answer

@paul_vanzandt I think so, especially for creative freelancers like graphic designers, illustrators, 3d artists. I believe they need a more visual platform

Paul VanZandt · Answer

@axeltdesign Good idea!

Paul VanZandt · Answer

I'm not sure. We use UpWork frequently and don't find many issues with it, but I see how it can be hard to get noticed and hired through that platform. Do you think an overhaul is needed?

Maxwell Davis · Answer

Tend to agree - hard to see the quality of a freelancer from what’s usually provided

Guillaume Mathieu · Answer

I believe the rating system of some platforms tends to push ratings more positive than they should be. Some platforms ask you to firstly rate your satisfaction, then the freelancer will rate you in return. If you are willing to keep on using the platform, you would like to avoid bad ratings, therefore even when you are not fully satisfied, you may want to avoid too negative ratings/comments that could backlash. This leads to connivance...

Cameron Caldwell · Answer

Freelancers probably just can't fit into an algorithmic platform at all

Axel M · Answer

@maxwellcdavis Exactly, if you are looking for a creative freelancer the most important aspect to consider is their visual work. Current platforms don't do that properly

Qudsia Ali · Answer

We may have to wait a little longer for the freelance market to to adopt more modern trends, but this is most likely due to legitimate concerns about the quality of work that designers can produce.

Dan · Answer

@paul_vanzandt @axeltdesign I really like dribbble for that

Freelance platforms, do they need an update?

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