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By: Dee Barizo

Dee Barizo — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:55:10 +0000

You’re welcome :) Good luck with outsourcing! It’s one of my favorite business activities.

By: missy

missy — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:30:30 +0000

I have just gotten into thinking about this, since i entered the online marketing and blogging realm, i have taken on more than i can chew, and now need help with a variety of things. Mainly i want to outsource some content creation and build my blogs up, plus some minor design work.

I’m gonna look into Constant Content and i already use DP and SP. My budget is NOT exactly unlimited so caution and smarts will have to be used. Thanxs, Dee. Good stuff.

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By: Dee Barizo

Dee Barizo — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:01:07 +0000

I have had the same experience as you. I can’t believe I didn’t have this tip.

#11 - Give very detailed instructions.

Also, thanks for the heads up about firms contacting you over and over.

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By: SC

SC — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:36:37 +0000

I have to say that 4HWW was my favorite book so far in 2007. But the Indian outsourcing solution has fallen flat for me, and it’s probably my weakness. I’ve expected the firms to grasp my tasks “intuitively” rather than requiring detailed, written step-by-step instructions. I am certain I’ve not found the right firm yet. I need to be able to say “Please upgrade this Wordpress blog to the latest version” and not have to point out all the inner steps. Or I may need to say “Get me a list of all of the ________ businesses in Alabama.” and know they’re not going to depend on Google for that.

Also, I’ve found in interviewing Overseas firms that if you decide not to go with them, some will stop at NOTHING to contact you over and over. Because they use VOIP services, it is almost impossible to block them. I’ve had one firm contact me over 20 times, even after I told them I wasn’t interested. Others continue to call me without any end in sight. Lesson to others… use a Grand Central number!!! NEVER EVER use your office number!!!!!!

(I’m not even listing my URI here because I’m scared to death I’ll get even MORE phone calls!)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:51:06 +0000

Thanks for the great tips — I think these will help many people and small businesses work more efficiently. A great online marketplace site to search for providers is oDesk (http://www.odesk.com). With over 15,000 tested and rated providers, oDesk offers businesses a one-stop-shop for outsourcing. Unlike other marketplace sites, there are no membership fees and it is free to post a job. One of the unique aspects of oDesk is that you have the ability to hire someone by the hour — very useful if you’re working on a long-term project or if you need a programmer to make regular updates on your website. Good luck outsourcing!
~Michelle, oDesk

By: Coding Pad

Coding Pad — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:36:59 +0000

Thanks for the excellent tips.

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By: Dejan Murko

Dejan Murko — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:21:48 +0000

I wouldn´t totally agree with the “Trust the expert, trust the designer.”. In web design functionality must come before design. And most designers don´t know or don´t want to work like that. So if you´re designing an ecommerce site, it is better to have the designer only “dress” your pre-made structure.

I hope that makes sense. :)