[asterisk-biz] New Freelance Site for Asterisk Consultants andThose who Need Projects Done

[Jason Becker]

Steve Totaro wrote:
> There is already one URGENT project posted so this may catch on quickly.
> 
> 
> Just for clarification.  The Guru does get paid by the customer, there
> are just no fees for the use of the site.  It is free to use but you
> have to pay whatever amount you agree upon for the services.

You should check out www.rentacoder.com if you haven't already. Probably 
a good model to follow. Might want to consider putting the funds in 
escrow like they do as well and plan for some sort of mediation process.

Regards,

Jason
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Steve Totaro
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 11:23 PM
>> To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
>> Cc: asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com
>> Subject: [asterisk-biz] New Freelance Site for Asterisk Consultants
>> andThose who Need Projects Done
>>
>> Sorry if this is slightly off topic but it does pertain to Asterisk
>> Users as well as the biz list.  Also, sorry if it is a double post but
>> the first one never made it to the list for some reason.
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I have created a beta site for "Asterisk Gurus" or Consultants to bid
> on
>> projects posted by customers needing to have work done.  It is very
>> similar to scriptlance or any of those other sites but it is dedicated
>> to Asterisk and related issues so hopefully only really qualified
>> Asterisk consultants will bid on your projects.  If you post at one of
>> those other sites, you wind up with 99% of the people who bid unable
> to
>> complete the project and they waste your valuable time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Asterisk is a very specialized skill and with our rating system, we
> can
>> quickly identify who the good "Asterisk Gurus" are and not waste time
>> with the wannabes.
>>
>>
>>
>> This also seems to be a very good replacement for the "Bounty" system
> on
>> www.voip-info.org <http://www.voip-info.org/> .  I am sure we can
> figure
>> out how to split costs owed to the "Asterisk Guru" between customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> It is VERY beta right now but I think it is also fully functional.
> Any
>> reference to payments, deposits, $$$, etc can be ignored.  The service
>> is free for now and will stay that way for at least the next six
> months.
>>
>>
>>
>> However, I am may add a PayPal donation link since this is certainly
> not
>> free for me.  Of course there is no obligation to donate but I would
>> appreciate it.  Heck, if there are enough donations then the site
> could
>> remain free permanently.
>>
>>
>>
>> There are some small issues since the script is wrapped in another
>> script, but I am aware of this and will find a fix shortly.  Besides
>> that, I could use any input on usability, additions, categories not
>> listed, or whatever jumps to mind.
>>
>>
>>
>> I will also be adding a section to post resumes and other permanent
> job
>> postings.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please test it out and let me know what you think.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.asteriskhelpdesk.com
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Steve Totaro
>>
>>
>>
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