8 Top Marketplaces for Filipino Bloggers and Freelancers
The competition is intensifying for Filipino freelancers and bloggers in major freelancing marketplaces like Upwork, Elance, and Freelancer.com, especially for those who are just starting their freelance career. While it is absolutely worthwhile to be a member of these websites, I would recommend branching out of and focusing on some of the untapped opportunities that are available online, just waiting for you to discover.
For those who see blogging or writing as a chance to enter the challenging but rewarding world of freelancing, I have listed some websites that might help you find writing gigs that suit your skills and salary needs.
1. Craigslist
Craigslist Philippines offers search per cities and job vertical. I suggest that you do a Craigslist search through Google first. One search technique I often use is to type the following keywords into my Google search bar “site:craigslist.org freelance writing job”. Results show all freelancing jobs available worldwide, which will open doorways to a lot of various markets looking for high level English.
2. OLX
OLX.ph works similarly to Craigslist. It’s a Philippine-based classified ads website, which has a variety of writing job categories from companies that are on the lookout for freelance writers. You may also apply the same Google search technique mentioned above.
3. LinkedIn
Many companies have an established presence on LinkedIn.com and use it to post corporate news including job opportunities. Many of these announcements are fed in from social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. Such announcements give you some really golden opportunities to post comments (that are strategically linked to your work) and make yourself known to these companies. Click here for more tips on how freelancers can leverage Linkedin to find work.
4. Essays
In Essays.ph, you just have to create an account, choose the topic that you would like to write about, claim your slot, write, submit and let an editor review your work. It’s a thriving online community focusing on writing essays (as its name suggests) and articles. You also get to mingle with your fellow freelance writers in here.
5. Freelance Writing Jobs (FWJ)
Freelance Writing Jobs is a leading websites for freelance writers to learn, grow, and discuss issues, questions, and more. The site provides helpful tips and resources for freelance writers while posting writing job advertisements at the same time.
6. 4writers.net
4writers.net has been providing opportunities to freelance writers for over eight years. It is one of the most highly trusted websites in the freelance writing industry. In order to join as a writer, you must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree.
7. Writers.ph
Known as a research company in the international market, Writers.ph posts various freelance writing job opportunities. All you need is to sign up for an account. They are currently seeking writers who are inclined in writing English academic, creative, technical, or journalism pieces.
8. Problogger.net
Although online job boards tend to get a bad rap for being full of time wasters and bargain seekers, the ProBlogger Job board offers up a healthy share of viable opportunities. .
These are just some of the numerous job boards, websites, and marketplaces that provide opportunities to promising Filipino freelancers, writers, and bloggers. As the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm, so get started today! Join two or more of the websites mentioned above in addition to known marketplaces like Upwork and Elance. It will surely be a worthwhile investment that, with persistence and hard work, will pay off in due time.