Reviews
Envato Studio
Envato Studio is a discontinued platform that used to offer web design, audio, video, graphic art, development, and marketing services. Envato Studio’s biggest selling point was that each freelancer was individually scouted. Luckily, there are other platforms out there that also handpick their freelancers – my top recommendation is Fiverr Pro. Keep reading for more on how...
DesignContest
DesignContest is a great website to crowdsource a design or hire an artist. If you’re nervous about hiring online or just want to cut out the legwork, DesignContest can hook you up with a designer without any risk. Check out active artists and contests on DesignContest now, or keep reading for a comprehensive review of the site.
Blog Posts
7 Best Email Marketing Services for Real Estate Agents in 2024
Real estate can be a tough game. In a highly competitive industry, you know you need to stand out from the crowd. But how? The simple answer is efficiency, industry knowledge – and a strong marketing game. Engaging your online audience is key to setting yourself apart and drawing more clients to you. The more attention your email marketing nets, the more customers will...
7 Best Freelance Photographer Websites: Hire Experts in 2024
When you have an important corporate event or a wedding to plan, you only get one shot at hiring a good photographer. And a bad freelance photographer can ruin your special day or mess up your ecommerce advertisements with cheap-looking photos. My goal today is to help you find a high-quality freelance photographer who actually delivers, whether you’re on a tight budget or...
7 Best Freelance Websites in Canada: Hire Pros for Less [2024]
If you’re in Canada and want to hire good freelancers, there’s an overwhelming number of websites to find remote workers. But only some freelance websites can be trusted to deliver the quality and security you need. Plus, some sites just work better in Canada than the more US-centric ones – and only a select few platforms offer on-site services. I’ve put in the research and...
9 Best Resume Writing Services for Hire in 2024
The job market is incredibly competitive, and a professional resume makes all the difference between being picked for an interview and being passed over for the other guy. Even if you have the skills for the job, showcasing your experience with all the right keywords and focal points companies love to see is no easy task. Use the wrong format, and your resume might not even...
8 Best Websites to Hire Lawyers & Legal Experts [2024]
Hiring a lawyer online is a great way to save money, but some freelancers prove to be unqualified and unreliable. It doesn’t have to be risky, however – you actually can get a good freelance lawyer if you know what to look for. I’ve put in the research and tested the big freelance sites to learn where to hire a legal assistant, as well as how to make sure you hire a good...
7 Best Websites to Hire iOS Developers [2024 Update]
The most successful businesses use mobile apps to engage with customers and reach new markets – but app development can be extremely costly. On average, organizations spend $50,000 to $200,000 developing an app. That’s a lot, I know! But you don’t have to spend that much to get a mobile app if you hire a freelance iOS developer. So, which website should you use to hire...
7 Best Websites to Hire Freelance Animators [2024 Update]
Finding a good freelance animator can be a tricky business – there’s always a chance you’ll get a freelancer who ghosts you or lackluster animation you can’t use but still have to pay for. The best way to avoid bad freelancers and losing money is to hire on a reliable freelancer website that protects you (the buyer) and makes hiring good animators easy. Whether you’re...
Drip vs Mailchimp: Read Our Advice Before You Sign Up [2024]
Mailchimp is popular for a reason: it has a fairly generous free plan and maintains a reliable reputation based on decades of experience. On the other hand, Drip brings a lot to the table with modern, streamlined ecommerce features – for a cost. If you’re choosing between Drip vs Mailchimp, the key thing to know is that each service caters to different business needs...
MailerLite vs ConvertKit: Read This Before You Sign Up [2024]
On the surface, MailerLite and ConvertKit share many similarities – like a free plan – but based on my testing, only one of them can sustain the growth of your business. To choose between ConvertKit vs MailerLite, I examined each platform’s features, user interface, and value. And to be honest, I finished my tests liking both services. Their free versions are both great...
8 Best Freelance Websites for 3D Artists & Designers in 2024
Hiring a freelance 3D artist who’s both good and reliable can be tricky – but you can find high-quality work on certain freelance websites. And if you know what you’re doing, it doesn’t have to be hard. By following the right steps, you can avoid flaky freelancers and bad art, while also getting a lower price than taking on an employee. So, which websites should you use to...
7 Best Freelance Websites in Australia: Hire Experts in 2024
Sometimes, you really just need a freelancer based in the same country as you. It can be essential for on-site work. Other specific jobs – like voiceover and writing work – might also mean you want an Australian native. Most freelance websites are decent enough for finding online work all over the world, but a select few are much better for hiring freelancers in Australia...
Constant Contact vs ConvertKit: One Is Better (& Cheaper) [2024]
Constant Contact and ConvertKit are two email marketing services (EMS) that promise basic, easy-to-use email marketing tools. Since Constant Contact targets small business owners and ConvertKit was built for bloggers, there’s quite a lot of overlap in their audiences – but which one is better? After thoroughly testing each service, I found some things I liked about both,...
Keap Pricing (FKA Infusionsoft): Expensive or Worth the $$$?
Infusionsoft (which recently changed its name to Keap) offers three different plans to choose from – but all of its prices are markedly higher than other email marketing services. So, what makes Infusionsoft pricing so expensive? Well, Keap isn’t just for email marketing – it combines CRM tools you’d normally have to pay separately for. The all-in-one package deal...
7 Best Professional Web Design Agencies [2024 Update]
Anyone can stitch a landing page together – but hiring a pro website designer can boost search rating, impress visitors, increase conversion rate, and make your brand memorable. The difficulty is finding a freelancer who can deliver – and that’s where I’d recommend Fiverr Pro. Most people assume hiring a decent agency or professional web designer costs way more than they...
7 Best Email Marketing Services for Shopify in 2024
Email marketing services all claim to be the best for your business, but the truth is not every option is the best for Shopify. Some services come with better e-commerce tools that let you directly feature your Shopify products in emails – saving you a ton of time. Strong synergy between your EMS and Shopify store can boost engagement, sales, and brand recognition. So,...