Getting started with SpotLance is quick and easy, just follow these simple steps:
Freelancers
1. Create an account
Enter your nickname, email, and password, and select Freelancer/Service provider. If you want to use the platform as Buyer/Customer as well, you would need two different accounts.
2. Choose your membership plan
You can select and purchase one of four different membership plans depending on your estimated usage and current needs.
3. Complete your profile
Provide as many details about your professional experience as you wish, add skills, upload portfolio, indicate your hourly rate.
4. Find projects you are interested in and place your bids
You can search for projects by keyword, price range, skills, and categories. When you find a project that catches your interest and you are certain that it is the right job for you, propose a bid and wait for the Buyer’s decision. You can only place one bid per project. Click here to see the applicable charges and fees, so you can account for them in your bid.
5. Start working on the project
If your bid wins the approval of the Buyer, wait until you are notified that the amount agreed upon has been deposited in Escrow, and as soon as that happens, you can start working on the project. Please be mindful to maintain open communication with your client at all times and to deliver the projects on time!
6. Deliver the project and get paid
When you are certain that the project has been completed to your client’s satisfaction, mark the project as delivered and upload all of the necessary files. After the client reviews and approves the delivery, your payment will be released by Escrow and into your account. You can withdraw* it to your PayPal account at any time. Don’t forget to rate the client!
* Minimum withdrawal amount is $20.
Buyers
1. Create an account
Enter your nickname, email, and password, and select Buyer/Customer. If you want to use the platform as Freelancer/Service provider as well, you would need two different accounts.
2. Choose your membership plan
You can select and purchase one of four different membership plans depending on your estimated usage and current needs.
3. Complete your profile
Describe your business and activity, add any information that you think would represent your work model and requirements.
4. Post your project
Describe your project, indicate the recommended skills freelancers should possess and list the project’s budget and deadline. You can also add the project’s files here or attach a sample and send the project files only to the chosen freelancer. You can also mark your project as Featured, make the bids sealed or hide it from search engines (additional fees may apply, see the Fees and Charges section).
5. Receive bids and select a winner
You have until the project’s End Date to receive bids. You can discuss further details with the candidates before choosing the best freelancer. Once you have selected a winner, you have to deposit the amount of their bid into Escrow. Then the Freelancer will start working on your project.
6. Approve the delivered project and release payment
When your project is complete, the freelancer will mark it as delivered and upload the necessary files for your review and approval. If you find everything to your satisfaction, you have to approve the delivery and release the payment deposited in Escrow to the freelancer. Don’t forget to rate the Freelancer!
