Comments on: Why I Still Like Craigslist http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: josue http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-130132 josue Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:33:39 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-130132 hi, i see you like craiglist.. look im trying to make contact with apartaments´owners to stay in Manhatan for a week, do you think this website is secure to do this kind of operations? thank you very much. josue. hi, i see you like craiglist.. look im trying to make contact with apartaments´owners to stay in Manhatan for a week, do you think this website is secure to do this kind of operations? thank you very much.

josue.

]]> By: Everyone is a Potential Client or How I Landed a Cushy Gig at SXSW : Freelance Writing Jobs | A Freelance Writing Community and Freelance Writing Jobs Resource http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-123148 Everyone is a Potential Client or How I Landed a Cushy Gig at SXSW : Freelance Writing Jobs | A Freelance Writing Community and Freelance Writing Jobs Resource Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:05:41 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-123148 [...] people they work for, might want to hire a freelancer. Do you think they’d rather take out a Craigslist ad or hire someone with whom they already have a [...] [...] people they work for, might want to hire a freelancer. Do you think they’d rather take out a Craigslist ad or hire someone with whom they already have a [...]

]]> By: The A,B,Cs of Freelance Writing : Freelance Writing Jobs | The #1 Online Writing Community for Freelancers http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-120527 The A,B,Cs of Freelance Writing : Freelance Writing Jobs | The #1 Online Writing Community for Freelancers Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:22:56 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-120527 [...] clients are often found through job boards, even Craigslist. Check out the boards regularly, even if you’re not looking for work. It will give you a good [...] [...] clients are often found through job boards, even Craigslist. Check out the boards regularly, even if you’re not looking for work. It will give you a good [...]

]]> By: Top 10 Freelance Writing Job Ad Red Flags : Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-117512 Top 10 Freelance Writing Job Ad Red Flags : Freelance Writing Jobs Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:38:15 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-117512 [...] a business is flagged so often on Craigslist everyone knows to stay away. We remember the business name and all the players. The business owners [...] [...] a business is flagged so often on Craigslist everyone knows to stay away. We remember the business name and all the players. The business owners [...]

]]> By: 44 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs : Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-112310 44 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs : Freelance Writing Jobs Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:45:33 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-112310 [...] Say what you want about them, but I’ve found more legitimate, high paying opportunities on Craigslist than any other job search site. It has a bad reputation for being a haven for scammers, but they [...] [...] Say what you want about them, but I’ve found more legitimate, high paying opportunities on Craigslist than any other job search site. It has a bad reputation for being a haven for scammers, but they [...]

]]> By: Peg http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-109999 Peg Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:56:56 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-109999 I have found some legitimate jobs via craisglist; including a book editing job I got when I offered to contribute some content to a book. I saw from the publisher's preliminary materials they they could probably benefit from a copy editor and offered my services and they hired me! I also have found spam and scams; in fact I just got bombarded with calls from a health insurance company that got my number when I applied for what I thought was an administrative assistant job! Grrr...I am reporting them to the Atty. General's office. But I agree, job listers don't necessarily know the extent of scams and are just honestly trying to find help. I for one appreciate these listings as much as any others! I have found some legitimate jobs via craisglist; including a book editing job I got when I offered to contribute some content to a book. I saw from the publisher’s preliminary materials they they could probably benefit from a copy editor and offered my services and they hired me!

I also have found spam and scams; in fact I just got bombarded with calls from a health insurance company that got my number when I applied for what I thought was an administrative assistant job! Grrr…I am reporting them to the Atty. General’s office.

But I agree, job listers don’t necessarily know the extent of scams and are just honestly trying to find help. I for one appreciate these listings as much as any others!

]]> By: 5 Tips for Finding Work Between Gigs : Business Tips for Writers http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-108217 5 Tips for Finding Work Between Gigs : Business Tips for Writers Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:58:57 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-108217 [...] job boards to find new people to work for, or one off gigs to keep busy. Some job boards such as Craigslist get a bum rap, the truth is, all job boards have their share of scammers and Craigslist has more [...] [...] job boards to find new people to work for, or one off gigs to keep busy. Some job boards such as Craigslist get a bum rap, the truth is, all job boards have their share of scammers and Craigslist has more [...]

]]> By: Freelance Jobs in Canada | Online Freelance Work http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-105499 Freelance Jobs in Canada | Online Freelance Work Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:36:59 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-105499 [...] Why I Still Like Craigslist : Freelance Writing Jobs [...] [...] Why I Still Like Craigslist : Freelance Writing Jobs [...]

]]> By: Freelance Writing Jobs for August 4, 2009 : Freelance Writing Jobs for Web and Print http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-104755 Freelance Writing Jobs for August 4, 2009 : Freelance Writing Jobs for Web and Print Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:26:18 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-104755 [...] Why I still Like Craigslist [...] [...] Why I still Like Craigslist [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-104110 Lisa Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:27:35 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-104110 I think it's a hangover from a few years ago. Back then, there were NO decent gigs on Craigslist -- it was all "write my college essay" or "ghostwrite my life story." But I've found major opportunities these days on Craigslist. Even top universities and corps are listing jobs. AOK in my book. Lisa I think it’s a hangover from a few years ago. Back then, there were NO decent gigs on Craigslist — it was all “write my college essay” or “ghostwrite my life story.”

But I’ve found major opportunities these days on Craigslist. Even top universities and corps are listing jobs.

AOK in my book.

Lisa

]]> By: Allison http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-103691 Allison Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:35:28 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-103691 I'm with you, Deb. There may be some bum ads on CL, but in my experience they're matched (and sometimes outstripped) by the good ones. Craig Newmark is still the man so far as I'm concerned. I’m with you, Deb. There may be some bum ads on CL, but in my experience they’re matched (and sometimes outstripped) by the good ones. Craig Newmark is still the man so far as I’m concerned.

]]> By: Jennifer Escalona http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/why-i-still-like-craigslist/comment-page-1/#comment-103682 Jennifer Escalona Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:42:23 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4723#comment-103682 Deb, I disagree with a lot of my best writing buds by agreeing with you. Making a section in my RSS feed reader for Craigslist ads from all over the U.S. and Canada was one of my smartest moves early on in my career. I've found several clients through Craiglist, including my highest paying regular. Sure, there's a lot of chaff, but they're fairly easy to weed out once you've browsed several thousand ads. On the other hand, I don't think Craigslist is necessarily the best way to find a job. I've had a lot more luck with referrals or approaching a company directly. But for writers who are just starting out, I recommend giving old Craig and his big list a chance. I'm sure this is a loaded questions, but I'm curious if you have an opinion on any "best" way to find freelance writing jobs? Deb, I disagree with a lot of my best writing buds by agreeing with you. Making a section in my RSS feed reader for Craigslist ads from all over the U.S. and Canada was one of my smartest moves early on in my career. I’ve found several clients through Craiglist, including my highest paying regular. Sure, there’s a lot of chaff, but they’re fairly easy to weed out once you’ve browsed several thousand ads.

On the other hand, I don’t think Craigslist is necessarily the best way to find a job. I’ve had a lot more luck with referrals or approaching a company directly. But for writers who are just starting out, I recommend giving old Craig and his big list a chance.

I’m sure this is a loaded questions, but I’m curious if you have an opinion on any “best” way to find freelance writing jobs?

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