Comments on: All Freelance Writing Marketplace and Writer’s Markets Coming Soon

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:57:41 +0000

OK. The directory plugin I just installed does include its own rss feed so people can subscribe to get notices when new writer’s markets are added. So that’s good at least. It’ll need a good bit of visual formatting though, so maybe it’ll be ready for release next week.

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:45:12 +0000

For plugins I prefer existing ones where there’s already a lot of feedback, bugs have been worked out, and chances are good they’ll be maintained and updated as soon as WP is updated. The marketplace script is already chosen and just waiting for me to finish integrating it design-wise. I’ve found two possible directory plugins, so I’m testing them today to see full features and whether or not they cause problems with other plugins on the site.

By: Thursday Bram

Thursday Bram — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:02:18 +0000

@Jennifer Is a custom plugin something you might consider? Or are you looking for existing options you can adapt?

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:35:13 +0000

I do know that clients will be required to post rates if they want an ad at least. And I’ll probably make writers post three links to bylined pieces (even if just on their own blogs) so everyone can review ads without being forced to send emails first.

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:33:51 +0000

Well, I’m thinking the price of the freelancer could still be an issue, since that’s a separate section of ads. The specific level for gigs will help writers browsing for gigs. But I don’t want those same writers having their profiles competing with crap penny-per-word content when clients are looking for professional writers. I’m thinking the rate limits might just be easier. The link reviews could be too subjective, and like you said, there’s a lot of potential for backlash (and I’m not qualified to judge every type of writing equally).

By: Yolander Prinzel

Yolander Prinzel — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:07:01 +0000

If the people posting gigs all have a set price for the gig then the price of the freelancer won’t matter. I would definitely review the links given by the ‘lancer…but you’ve gotta be ready for backlash–I’m sure you’ve thought of that already.

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:33:16 +0000

Thanks Thursday!

I had an older directory plugin that I used on the old book marketing blog, but it doesn’t seem to work with the current version of wordpress (or perhaps has a problem with other things being used here already). So I’m still hunting. The key will be to balance the features I want (like RSS, featured vs regular listings, etc.) with something that will work without giving me too much grief. :)

By: Thursday Bram

Thursday Bram — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:23:29 +0000

I think it’s cool you’ll be offering a freelance writing marketplace. While I see the value of sites that list any jobs that come around, having a place to specifically look for work paying above a certain threshold is very valuable.

There are a couple of WP plugins that create directories and offer ways to see just the new additions, either by visiting the site or by RSS — that might provide you an easy way to manage writers’ markets.