Freelancing Platforms

Freelancers Are No Longer a Shortcut — They’re a Strategy Hiring freelancers used to be seen as a temporary solution: cheaper, faster, and less committed than hiring in-house. In 2026, that mindset no longer works. Freelancers are now a strategic lever but only when used in the right situations. Small businesses that succeed with freelancers […]

When I launched my first online business three years ago, I built my site myself using a free theme and a website-builder plugin. It cost almost nothing and for a time it worked. But one afternoon, a potential client landed on my page and immediately bounced. My design felt amateur, loading took ages on mobile,

The freelance world has evolved dramatically in just a few years. What used to be a side hustle for creatives and developers is now a full-blown career path for millions. But as we enter 2025, one question keeps coming up: are freelancing platforms still worth using? Let’s unpack what’s changed — and whether it’s still