7 Freelance Websites To Use For Your Next MVP

The choice to use a freelance worker to lower your MVP costs is a game changer.

Using a freelancer is a quick and dirty way to get something tangible out of your idea to see if it’s worth pursuing any further.

But finding a freelancer can be a pain, and you always run the risk of getting screwed.

Thankfully, sites exist to mitigate that risk AND make finding a freelancer super easy. As long as it has some sort of a freelance invoice system, you can work with any freelancer quickly and easily.

Here are a few that you can use right now to get something built before you wake up on Monday morning.

1. Fiverr

Fiverr has a simple concept: Get something done for $5.

It covers a broad range of topics, meaning you can get basically anythong done quick and cheap.

Just remember: You get what you pay for. If you want detailed work, it will cost a few bucks more.

2. Upwork

Upwork is a network for online freelancers, and it is a wonderful place to find some outsourced help from people all over the world.

3. Freelancer.com

Freelancer is one of the biggest freelance websites in the world, and it is packed with a ton of freelancers. A great feature of Freelancer is that you can track the progress of a job, and stay in constant contact — a great help while working with a freelancer.

4. Envato Studio

Envato Studio is a site which was created to help promote collaboration across freelancers and brands, and is a great way for designers and other creatives to come together and work on a project. This service can be used for anything from web development to app design and animation.

If you need something creative, this is the site for you.

5. PeoplePerHour

PeoplePerHour acts as a marketplace for people to post random jobs that need doing, and it will pair you with the right people to get it done.

The app has a lot of super helpful features, and it even allows you to manage your payments and the frequency depending on your needs.

6. Toptal

Toptal is a website which is ideal for people who work in the financial sector, or those who work with web and software development. If you’re looking to build your MVP with top tier talent, this is the ideal place for you.

The good thing about this site is that it will allow you to post for any kind of role, such as one-off, part-time and full-time. 

7. Guru.com

Guru.com is great if you need someone quick without a super-specific skill in mind. One of the best things about using Guru is that most people who work with you are seeking a long term relationship after the project is completed. This will allow you to build a truly loyal team that you can rely on to give you a steady stream of productivity.

This is a contributed post.