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Custom software development for companies outsourcing software services offshore to freelance programmers. Post your custom software programming project today!__/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ CodeLance Newsletter, November 2004 __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ In This Issue:
1. New and improved CodeLance FAQ
1. New and improved CodeLance FAQ The new CodeLance FAQ is now available at http://www.codelance.com/faq.html and addresses the questions we're asked most frequently. If there's something you're not sure about why not take a look at the FAQ to see if the information you need is there? If not please let us know and we'll be sure to add it! The most common question we're asked, by both buyers and developers, is "How do I communicate during the project bidding phase?" Here's a slightly edited version of the answer found in the FAQ: The easiest way to communicate with bidders is by using the project's message board (PMB). To access the PMB click the "View Message Board" button located below the project's description/above the bids on the project's homepage. On the following page, the message board itself, you can post a message by clicking the "Post Message" button. The other party (either buyer or developer) will be notified by email of your post and will be able to view your message online. Others can also contact you through the project's message board and you will be notified by email of any posts. An alternative to the PMB is the private email facility available by clicking the "Send Message" button on your account management homepage. This enables you to send an email directly to another user by using CodeLance as a proxy so that your contact details are not disclosed (essential during secondary projects where contact information may not be disclosed during bidding). In most cases the project message board (PMB) is the preferred solution for project related communication.
2. The CodeLance supporter program - don't miss out! Becoming a CodeLance supporter brings real benefits for both buyers and developers. For just a small fee CodeLance supporters gain the following advantages:
Buyers
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If you would like to learn more about the CodeLance supporters' program please go to http://www.codelance.com/supporter.html.
3. Developers - are your "areas of expertise" up to date? Since the fusion with our sister site, ImageLance, a few weeks ago we've been reminding developers to double check that their "areas of expertise" are up to date (because new items have been added to the list of skills). Keeping this section of your account up to date is important so that you can be sure of being notified of projects which interest you. So how do you check? It's easy...login to your account management homepage and click the "Edit Info" link in the left hand menu. Next, make sure that all the areas of expertise relevant to you are ticked in the following page and remember to tick the "Notify me by e-mail when a project gets posted that is relevant to me" box at the bottom of the page. Finally, don't forget to click the "Edit" button to save any changes. 4. Developers - how to bid effectively As some developers may have already noticed, over the past couple of months we've tightened up on what is acceptable in a bid description and what is not, with unacceptable bid descriptions resulting in the bid being declined (a "bid description" is the text entered along with a bid amount which is displayed next to the bid on a project's homepage). In a nutshell the description MUST contain information which will enable the buyer to determine a developer's suitability for a project. Descriptions which contain details of past experience and intended approach to the project's requirements are ideal. For example, the following might be thought of as an acceptable description: "I have 5 years experience working with Java and have recently completed a similar project for a large manufacturing company. My bid includes time taken to test the finished code and a support contract of 6 months" On the other hand, the following are examples of bids which are NOT acceptable, and which would be rejected: "I can do it!" "Choose me, I'm the best!" "Check the message board for details!" None of the above fulfill the requirement of enabling the buyer to make a reasonable estimate of your suitability for a project. We will continue to review bids before they are posted to a project's homepage and reject those which do not meet this requirement. By doing so CodeLance aims to create a bidding process for both buyers and developers where the quality, rather than quantity, of bids remains the highest priority. 5. Freelance programming and outsourcing news Programming books - new releases Open Source Licenses Are Not All the Same India attractive for IT outsourcing Bush Unlikely to Curb Offshore Outsourcing Indian Software Companies Have a 'Good Problem' See you next month! Kind regards,
Rod Morris
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