The Wiki pages which forms the basis for this blog post have several issues. Most of them being content written as an advertisement and writers having significant relationship with sites concerned. Even then this is a blog post that some people don't want you to know about.
"Online Staffing — A type of Talent Exchange consisting of an online platform where contingent workers, contractors, freelancers can offer their skills and services for limited projects or even on-going assignments and where organizations and individuals can post their requirements or put tasks/projects out to bid."
"Fifteen years ago, this industry segment did not exist. But today (after an acceleration starting around 2007) it generates about $1B+ in global revenues, consists of over 50 firms, and is growing at high double-digit rates. Six major players account for about half of the total industry segment revenues in 2012, but it can be expected that future market/industry expansion will also be based on now-smaller or not-yet-formed players." In March 2013, Staffing Industry Analysts, projected that the "online staffing" segment would grow to $5B by 2018.
ODesk.com
As of 2012, oDesk is the largest online marketplace in which independent professionals and their clients can establish and fulfill work arrangements. ODesk reported that services paid by clients hiring through the site for the year totaled $360 million in 2012.
Freelancer.com
Has 9.1 million users and membership options ranges from basic to premium. Members are given difficult programming tasks here and remuneration per service is significantly higher. No need to say skills are at a premium here.
Elance.com
This site was launched initially in 1999. As of February 2013, Elance is used by approximately 500,000 businesses and 2 million registered freelance professionals, who have collectively earned nearly $850 million to date. A 2012 survey of freelancers conducted by Elance indicated that freelancing was the "sole source of income" for 48% of respondents, and that 69% had at least a bachelor's degree.
Fiverr.com
Fiverr, stylized as fiverr, is a global online marketplace offering tasks and services, referred to as 'gigs' beginning at a cost of $5 per job performed, from which it gets its name. More than 1.3 million services are available on the site that range from funny and quirky to business micro-services. For example, advertised services have included "to sing while holding a sign with your company logo" and "to receive travel tips for visiting Paris" in exchange for a fixed US$5 fee.
It connects buyers and sellers of services. Approximately 15% of the sellers consider Fiverr a primary source of income. Currently, Fiverr lists more than 1.3 million services on the site that range between $5 and $500.
TaskRabbit.com
TaskRabbit is an online and mobile marketplace that allows users to outsource small jobs and tasks to others in their neighborhood. Users name the task they need done, name the price they are willing to pay, and a network of pre-approved TaskRabbits bid to complete the job.
PeopleperHour.com
Its network consists of about 250,000 active users, of whom 180,000 are freelancers and 70,000 who are clients. The majority of clients using the services are small companies that do not want to hire a full-time professional resources. Its website says "Post your Job" "Receive Proposals" "Select freelancer" Job Done.
"Online Staffing — A type of Talent Exchange consisting of an online platform where contingent workers, contractors, freelancers can offer their skills and services for limited projects or even on-going assignments and where organizations and individuals can post their requirements or put tasks/projects out to bid."
"Fifteen years ago, this industry segment did not exist. But today (after an acceleration starting around 2007) it generates about $1B+ in global revenues, consists of over 50 firms, and is growing at high double-digit rates. Six major players account for about half of the total industry segment revenues in 2012, but it can be expected that future market/industry expansion will also be based on now-smaller or not-yet-formed players." In March 2013, Staffing Industry Analysts, projected that the "online staffing" segment would grow to $5B by 2018.
ODesk.com
As of 2012, oDesk is the largest online marketplace in which independent professionals and their clients can establish and fulfill work arrangements. ODesk reported that services paid by clients hiring through the site for the year totaled $360 million in 2012.
Freelancer.com
Has 9.1 million users and membership options ranges from basic to premium. Members are given difficult programming tasks here and remuneration per service is significantly higher. No need to say skills are at a premium here.
Elance.com
This site was launched initially in 1999. As of February 2013, Elance is used by approximately 500,000 businesses and 2 million registered freelance professionals, who have collectively earned nearly $850 million to date. A 2012 survey of freelancers conducted by Elance indicated that freelancing was the "sole source of income" for 48% of respondents, and that 69% had at least a bachelor's degree.
Fiverr.com
Fiverr, stylized as fiverr, is a global online marketplace offering tasks and services, referred to as 'gigs' beginning at a cost of $5 per job performed, from which it gets its name. More than 1.3 million services are available on the site that range from funny and quirky to business micro-services. For example, advertised services have included "to sing while holding a sign with your company logo" and "to receive travel tips for visiting Paris" in exchange for a fixed US$5 fee.
It connects buyers and sellers of services. Approximately 15% of the sellers consider Fiverr a primary source of income. Currently, Fiverr lists more than 1.3 million services on the site that range between $5 and $500.
TaskRabbit.com
TaskRabbit is an online and mobile marketplace that allows users to outsource small jobs and tasks to others in their neighborhood. Users name the task they need done, name the price they are willing to pay, and a network of pre-approved TaskRabbits bid to complete the job.
PeopleperHour.com
Its network consists of about 250,000 active users, of whom 180,000 are freelancers and 70,000 who are clients. The majority of clients using the services are small companies that do not want to hire a full-time professional resources. Its website says "Post your Job" "Receive Proposals" "Select freelancer" Job Done.
