• Working as a Freelancer on goLance

  Sign up as a freelancer here: goLance Sign Up (click on the RIGHT, "I'm a Freelancer" widget) Complete onboarding and complete your profile. Add multiple portfolios of your previous work, so that clients can see the quality of your work. Add a video of yourself, talking about your work. While this is not a necessary step, we highly recommend that you do this to help build trust and transparency. This will increase the likelihood of getting hired.Popular

• Building Your goLance Profile: Tips for Freelancer Success

  Maximizing your success as a freelancer on goLance starts with having a detailed profile. Think of it as your digital resume. It's the first thing potential employers will see when considering you for job opportunities. Your profile completeness is displayed with a circle meter known as your "Profile Score". As you continue to add information to your profile, the meter will increase until you reach 10 and a green circle.Popular

• How to Add Manual Time to Your Work Diary

  The Work Diary displays all the hours that you have worked and is used to calculate your weekly payments. You can view the screenshots of all your tracked time.  All the hours tracked or added are displayed in the Work Diary. Any logged time beyond the set weekly limit on an hourly contract will be displayed in the Work Diary but will not be billed to the client.  The Work Diary also allows you to delete logged time and work diary notes as long as the contract is still active and it is withiSome readers

• goLance Service Fees

  A User-Friendly and Transparent Fee Structure We understand how important it is in having a transparent and easy way to view services fees. We are excited to announce a new user interface that provides greater transparency and flexibility with our fee structure. Previously, goLance charged a service fee to freelancers by default of 7.95%. With our new fee structure, clients have the freedom to decide who pays the fee or how the fee can be split. Having this option gives clients and freelSome readers

• Submitting a Job Proposal

  A job proposal is freelancer's or an agency's attempt at introducing themselves to a potential client. The proposal will show the client why they would be a great candidate for their project or job.  Once you find the job you are interested in, click on it and then: Click on "Apply" to begin the proposal. Select if you are applying as yourself or as an agency, then click "NEXT". Enter your hourly rateFew readers

• Finding a Remote Job: Marketplace

  goLance makes it simple to search for the jobs.  Navigate to the Job Marketplace in the marketplace tab All available jobs are displayed by default but you can choose the filters on top to search for specific jobs. Notice that if you select a category, all subcategories are automaticaFew readers

• Editing Your Profile

  Your goLance profile is a representation of your professional self. We recommend that you keep your goLance profile up-to-date by adding relevant information when necessary. To edit your goLance freelance profile, follow these steps: Log into your goLance account Click on your profile image on the top right hand side of the screen (website) or on the three dots on the bottom right (Mobile) Navigate to your freelance profile On Mobile, click "Edit Profile", On the website, click thFew readers

• How to Delete Time from Your Work Diary

  The Work Diary displays all the hours that you have worked and is used to calculate your weekly payments. You can view the screenshots of your tracked time.  Any logged time beyond the set weekly limit on an hourly contract will be displayed in the Work Diary but will not be billed to the client.  You can delete logged time and work diary notes as long as the contract is active and the screenshots are within the current workweek. For previous workweeks, screenshots cannot be deleted or manFew readers

• How to Use the Work Diary

  The Work Diary displays all the hours that you have worked and is used to calculate your weekly payments. You can view the screenshots of all your tracked time.  All the hours tracked or added are displayed in the Work Diary. Any logged time beyond the set weekly limit on an hourly contract will be displayed in the Work Diary but will not be billed to the client.  The Work Diary also allows you to delete logged time and work diary notes as long as the contract is still active and it is withinFew readers

• Contacting goLance Customer Support

  goLance has many different options for customer help and assistance: Contact customer support through live chat via the Help widget on the website. Browse the goLance Knowledge Base for information. Browse the goLance Blog for help andFew readers

• How to End/ Pause Your Contract

  At goLance, we understand that sometimes freelancers may need to end a contract early. This is why we offer the option to pause or end your contract. However, it's important to consider a few important details before taking this action. Closing Once a contract has been closed: The action cannot be reversed. Once a contract is closed, it cannot be reopened or modified in any way. FreelancerFew readers

• How to View Invoices

  You can view your invoices within your Contract page: Go to Contracts on the left side menu Click on the Contract Name to enter the contract page Click on the Invoices tabFew readers

• How to Change Your Password

  You can change your password at any time by going to your Account Settings. You must enter your current password before entering a new password. Click on your avatar and select Account Settings Click on the Security tab Click on Change  Enter your current password, and then your new password twice before clicking Save. If you have forgotten your password, click on forgotten your password on the goLance login page. We recommend that you create a sFew readers

• How to Edit Your Account & Profile Information

  You can update your account information at any time, but some edits might require verification such as changing withdrawal methods, name, phone number, or address changes. Click on your profile picture and select Account Settings From there you can edit your email and phone information. You can update your profile information by: Clicking your profile picture Choosing Freelancer Profile Click the 3 dots and choose edit. To update your Payment InFew readers

• Proposing Milestones

  At goLance, we understand how important it is to keep your projects organized and on track. That's why we offer milestones for fixed-cost jobs, which can be used to break down a project into smaller, more manageable steps. We also find that starting with a fixed-cost contract will help clients and freelancers establish a basis for an hourly contract instead. Fixed-cost contracts are great for projects where you do not require a freelancer to log time with the goMeter. (https://media3.giphy.Few readers

• goLance Messaging System

  goLance offers a built-in messaging system that allows clients and freelancers to communicate within the goLance platform. This messaging system is designed to facilitate communication in real-time and includes email notifications of messages sent to your inbox. Messages can be initiated from the contract page by clicking on the blue "Message" button for existing contracts, and can also be initiated from within the freelancer job application proposal. The messaging system allows attachments toFew readers

• Get Started as a Freelancer Agency

  When you are thinking about growing your freelance business, one option is to make the move from freelancer to agency—a business structure that enables you to collaborate with others to work on larger projects. You can easily create an agency on goLance by following these few steps: Create a goLance account as a freelancer. Create a company on your account, this company will be your agency. You can add information to promote your company, for example, a website and description, If yFew readers

• Edit or Add Skills

  Skills are the cornerstone of your profile and enables clients to determine if you are qualified for their project or job. It is important to list all your skills to improve your chances of success.  To add or edit your listed skills, follow these steps: Click your profile picture Choose Freelancer Profile Click the 3 dots and choose edit. Scroll down to skills and click on the pencil to edit them. Begin typing in keywords to locate the skill Select the skill andFew readers

• Hourly Rate on Your Profile

  When creating your profile on freelancing platforms, setting an hourly rate is an important aspect that can significantly affect your hiring chances. Your hourly rate is the amount of money you charge per hour of work and is displayed on your profile for potential clients to see. To increase your chances of success, we recommend setting a competitive hourly rate that aligns with the industry standards and your experience level. ForFew readers

• Freelancing with goLance

  Congratulations on finding goLance as a freelancing platform. You're closer to finding the perfect client for your projects and services. Once you have signed up as a freelancer, the next step is to ensure your profile is complete and detailed to maximize your chances of getting hired. Here are some essential steps to take before applying for jobs: Complete your goLance profile with as much detail as possible. A complete and detailed profile is crucial in making you stand out from theFew readers

• How to View Your Feedback from Employers

  You can view any reviews left to you on your Freelancer profile by: Selecting your profile photo on the top right. Choosing your "Freelancer Profile" Underneath your personal information choose the "Review" tab. Freelancer's ReviewFew readers

• goLance Job Notifications

  goLance actively sends new job listings to freelancers that meet the job requirements based on their skills and work history. Job alerts via email can be set up within your goLance Notification Settings. To find the notification settings, click on your photo icon at the top right, and click on "Account Settings". Then click on the "Notifications" tab. All emails will be enabled by default butFew readers