As I noted in a previous article, I have not had good luck at all looking for project prospects using Craigslist. I have found this to be true even when I have seen what appear to me to be legitimate advertisements for web design services. By legitimate I simply mean that the ads are well thought out, present what appears to be a comprehensive review of the needs of the project, etc.
My Personal Favorite Craiglist As
I have a wordpress site and need a form fixed on it using javascript. Should take 5 minutes for someone to fix it.
Fairly regularly I see an ad like this on Craigslist. They vary in terms of the choice of words, but essentially what the ad says to me is as follows: “I don’t have any idea how to fix a problem that I have determined to be simple to fix. Even though I have no idea if the problem will be easy or difficult to fix, I am reporting to you that the problem is so easy to correct that I will pay you essentially nothing to take on this project.”
Usually these ads then ask for a resume to be submitted, a portfolio to be made available and references to be checked.
Don’t even try.
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David Zemens says in reply: Posted: January 20th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Thanks for commenting Pat. Here’s another gem from Craiglists since I wrote this post:
We are a new start up magazine geared toward Bikers, Entertainment, sports & recreation! Looking for a young web designer that wants to get their name out there Listed on web site & in Magazine If interested call Mark 555-555-1212 no pay at this time but that will change in a few short months!
Posted: January 20th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Or … I know this is a simple fix and will pay you $20.
It’s a shame.