In 2004, two entrepreneurs decided to create a website where customers could find to working on their projects. Thus, the Free-lance.com platform appeared, which was soon closed for updating and was re-launched in a new format in May 2005. The first paid services were added to its functionality.
The next step in the development of the freelancing platform was the transition to secure transactions, eliminating the risk of fraud. In 2013, the platform transferred to its current short domain name FL.com, still working today.
In 2009 and 2011, the project was awarded the prize in the “Economics and Business” category.
How to get started working with FL.com
To become a client or a freelancer on the platform, you need to register an account providing your email and password. Next, select the type of account and confirm the mail address.
Just after activating the account, a client can publish projects while freelancers need to fill in their profiles: select specialty, add and configure a portfolio, and purchase a professional account. For new users, there are discounts on FL services.
You can also sign in using your social network accounts.
Advantages of the portal for clients and freelancers
Free-lance.com users note the following advantages of working through the platform:
- 1 million performers in 20 specialties;
- the site provides security for both clients and freelancers;
- 1,500 new projects, vacancies and contests are published daily on the site;
- paid services can improve the efficiency of working on the platform;
- portfolio, rating, reviews help a client judge the professionalism of a freelancer;
- around the clock support service that you can contact via online chat, email and creating a ticket in your account;
- using FL.com promotional codes and participating in promotions, users receive discounts on paid services;
- you can find answers to all questions about working on the exchange in the knowledge base.
FL.com discounts and promotions
Users can save on paid services offered by the platform participating in promotions held by the company. Taking advantage of special offers, freelancers receive discounts on a professional account, rating upgrades, etc., while clients can publish contests, vacancies at a discount, buy a Pro-account at a reduced price. Users are sent emails notifying about new promotions.