Reviews
Upwork
Upwork is an excellent choice if you want to keep your hiring options open. Whether you’re looking to hire people quickly or establish long-term relationships with freelancers, Upwork’s the place to find them. Browse millions of profiles on Upwork now, or read on for my detailed review of the platform.
Square Payments
Square is a big name in the world of payment processing. It’s easy to sign up and begin processing payments right away. Square’s simple flat-fee pricing draws many merchants in, and its top-tier hardware is often offered at a discount to new applicants.
99designs
99designs is one of the best logo design services in terms of customer experience, but it’s also pricey. However, if you need a long-term design provider, it’s worth the extra money just for the headaches you’ll avoid. When you start a contest on 99designs, you get dozens to hundreds of designs to choose from, and you only have to pay for the winner. Even with some duds,...
Jasper.ai
Jasper is a top-performing AI platform that can create high-quality content in minutes. It crafts blog posts, emails, social media posts, ad copy – and even images – with the click of a button. It's full of features, produces excellent on-brand text, and keeps your data safe. But all this does come with a slightly inflated price tag.
Tailor Brands
Tailor Brands is a solid choice if you want the full package (think domain name, social media marketing, business cards, and branded merchandise). Its logo generator is easy to use and it gets the job done. If all you really want is a logo, it is on the more expensive side – but stay with me, and I’ll explain why it’s still worth trying out. Or, if you're looking for help...
GrowTal
GrowTal is a new freelance platform designed to help businesses find vetted marketing experts via a simplified hiring process. The quality of work you can get through the platform is pretty high, but it does come at a price. If that doesn’t bother you and you’re tired of budget services that fail to deliver, you should definitely check out GrowTal.
Supercreator.ai
With a single idea and the power of AI, Supercreator lets you create a ready-to-post video in just a few minutes. It’s easy to use and most features are free (including a few fun filters). That said, the iOS app isn’t without its bugs, and it would help if it was available for Android, too.
Mailchimp
Mailchimp is an accessible, easy-to-use Email Marketing Service (EMS) designed to help marketers achieve their goals as painlessly as possible. The interface is beautiful, the menu makes sense, the platform simply feels good to use – and you can check it all out with the generous free plan. If you’re just starting out with email marketing, Mailchimp’s intuitive tools are worth...
Mayple
Mayple is a good solution if you’ve already invested heavily in marketing but want to streamline processes and cut costs. It’s efficient, transparent, and can match you with vetted marketing experts who can help with brand exposure. That said, if you’re on a limited budget, a more affordable freelance platform like Upwork or Fiverr will work better for you.
Surfer
Surfer SEO's solid content optimization tools enhanced my articles with search-relevant keywords. While I appreciate its features and extended capabilities, it’s certainly not a cheap platform. On top of that, some essential features – such as SERP analysis and site audits – cost extra.
Later
Later is a well-designed, easy-to-use social media management platform focusing primarily on Instagram. It also integrates with Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. While Later’s pricing is nearly perfect, the platform lacks a few advanced features (e.g., chatbot editor and customer relationship management). Despite that, beginners on a low budget should give it...
Flagship Merchant Services
Flagship’s easy online application form is ideal for business owners who want to painlessly set up a merchant account and accept credit card payments as soon as possible. Its month-to-month contracts also mean you can try this merchant services provider practically risk free. Flagship is only really held back by its lack of transparency – no one likes surprises on their...
Bark
Bark is an online job board with thousands of professionals offering both local and digital services. It’s free to post your jobs, and you can use it as a complementary tool to other popular boards, such as Indeed and LinkedIn. The quotes I received on Bark were reasonable, but for digital services, I believe there are cheaper options available to you.
InboxAlly
InboxAlly is a niche service that reliably boosts your deliverability rate by having real email addresses interact with your emails in various ways. Although expensive, it’s worth a try if you’re struggling to get out of your subscribers’ spam folders. It’s also a great way to give a crucial upcoming campaign the boost it needs to deliver outstanding results.
Fiverr Business
Fiverr Business exceeded my expectations as a solution for hiring vetted freelancers, managing outsourced talent, and collaborating on projects. Since it’s free and easy to use, it’s perfect for small- to medium-sized teams. Hire an expert now or dive into my review to learn how Fiverr Business can enhance your outsourcing efforts and boost productivity.
Blog Posts
21 Best Signature Logos and How To Get Yours for Cheap [2024]
If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered why traditional agencies charge so much for signature logos. Well, signature logos seem simple on paper, but are quite challenging to get right if you want to combine elements beyond text. It’s even more expensive if you’re unhappy with your current signature and are looking for a redesign. The good news is that getting your hands...
6 Best Business Logo Makers and Design Services [2024]
Gone are the days when you had to spend thousands of dollars to get a decent-looking business logo. Today, with so many online design tools and services, you can pay much less by forgoing traditional agencies. But you can’t afford to pick the first logo maker that comes up on Google. The abundance of choice can be overwhelming. I tested all the major design services...
16 Best Marketing Portfolio Examples To Inspire You in 2024
In today's competitive market, having a standout marketing portfolio is essential for getting ahead. A great portfolio acts as your personal marketing campaign and helps you rise above the competition. But creating a unique marketing portfolio can be challenging, and you don't want to spend hours making the perfect page from scratch. That's where I come in. I did the...
6 Best Websites for Freelance Architects: Hire Pros in 2024
You want to hire a professional architect to make sure your home is in safe hands, but you don't want the price tag that normally comes with it. Thankfully, there are alternatives. But how can you be sure a freelancer will deliver high-quality blueprints and designs? And what happens if you’re not satisfied with the result? Take a deep breath – these are reasonable...
9 Best Children’s Book Illustrators for Hire in 2024 – From $5
Colorful, creative artwork can capture a reader’s imagination and make your children’s book stand out. But it’s easy to forget about illustrations when you’re engrossed in crafting your story, only to realize that you have no idea how to find an illustrator when you’ve finished writing. It could take weeks – or even months – to find the right artist and instruct them to...
9 Best Freelance Manga Artists for Hire in 2024
When hiring an artist, you aren’t just paying for their time – you’re also paying for years of experience. This is especially true for manga artists because Japanese comic books and graphic novels have a very distinct style. You want someone skilled in drawing manga while also understanding the needs of your specific project. At the same time, you can’t afford to blow your...
9 Best Business Plan Writers for Hire: Growth & Success in 2024
Whether you’re looking for investors or testing the viability of your product, a well-crafted business plan is crucial for success. But if you're new to this, getting it right can be challenging and time-consuming. Hiring a professional business plan writer can save you an unnecessary headache – and even help you make more money as you start off on the right foot. Of...
6 Best Merchant Services for Dentists in 2024 (Safe & Reliable)
Dentists – like all health practitioners – need a reliable credit card processor that can offer competitive pricing, quick onboarding, and other value-added features like free hardware, virtual gateways, and funding options. You’ll also need to be able to accept all payment types and easily set up payment plans for clients. Unfortunately, long-term contracts, high...
6 Best Voiceover Websites: Hire Pro Voice Actors in 2024
Voiceover adds a professional edge to your project, and you can get high-quality work at a better price by hiring a freelance voice actor. However, this is only possible if you know where to look for one. A bad freelance site can leave you with a rubbish voiceover or an artist who doesn’t deliver what you requested. I compared several well-known platforms during my tests to...
14 Best Freelance Websites To Hire Graphic Designers in 2024
There are plenty of freelance platforms out there, but not all of them are reliable for hiring graphic designers. If you don’t want to waste time and money, you should only use freelance sites that protect you, the employer, with secure payment and job management features. You don’t want to end up with a design that turns out to be plagiarized or with a designer who runs...
6 Best Freelance Sites to Hire NFT Artists and Designers [2024]
If crypto is your thing but your artistic skill taps out at drawing a passable stick figure, then I’ve got some good news. You don’t need to be an artist to mint your own NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Sure, artists and designers kick-started the trend – but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on making some serious moolah. To make an NFT, all you need to do is own a piece...
6 Best Websites to Hire Musicians & Freelance Singers in 2024
There are so many freelance musician platforms to choose from, it can be hard to know which site is best. Only a few of them have large pools of professional musicians and even fewer offer talent scouting services. Some lack a serious vetting process, so they become a cesspool of scammers and unreliable freelancers. I tested most of the popular freelance sites to find the...
10 Best Email Marketing Services with Free Trials in 2024
Email marketing software can get quite expensive. And most of us can’t afford to spend money on monthly – or worse, annual – subscriptions, only to realize that we’ve made a mistake. But how can you know whether you’re getting a good deal or not without trying out the service? And do you really need all the advanced features that come with the more expensive...
9 Best Freelance Video Editors for Hire in 2024 – From Only $5
Videos are a brilliant marketing tool but to unlock the full potential of your footage, you’ll need a freelance video editor who can make it shine without costing the earth. While it might seem difficult, I found a great way to hire a freelance video editor without breaking the bank. One of the best freelance websites for video editors, whether you’re hiring or offering the...
9 Best Translation Services: Affordable & Professional [2024]
When it comes to translation services, just speaking a language doesn’t qualify you as an expert. You can’t rely on automated or AI translations either because language is too nuanced. If you use a free online app or hire the wrong translator, you could end up with an inaccurate translation with poor grammar – or, worse, something offensive. To help you avoid awkward...