Explore Gig Work With these 5 Websites
Uber, Lyft, Instacart and DoorDash are some of the popular on-demand applications in the gig economy. However, there are other websites that are seeking gig workers and freelancers who want to exercise dormant creative muscles, show off their technical expertise, and exert their skills in a range of domains. Consider these five websites as you explore online gig work.
Fiverr
Fiverr is a platform where freelancers can pitch their services to clients who are looking for specific projects to be completed. Popular categories of work available include website design, WordPress, logo design, writing, social media management and AI services. Visit the How Fiverr works page for more details on how to ensure the best experience.
Freelancer
As a gig seeker, Freelancer allows you to browse jobs that have been posted and bid on the projects that you may be interested. Job posts include services like data entry, logo design, troubleshooting, web app development, interior design and much more.
Peopleperhour
Are you a freelancer with skills and talents that you would love to monetize? Peopleperhour is a platform that requires you to apply to join an exclusive freelancer community. Freelancers can offer their talents across a wide range of services including technology & programming, writing & translation, design, marketing, and photography. Additionally, an individual can post a project in which they need to hire a freelancer and they can receive a custom proposal from the freelancers in the Peopleperhour community.
TaskRabbit
Through Taskrabbit you can earn money helping others around their homes with assembly projects, cleaning, painting, home repairs and the like. Additional services that you can provide include virtual & online tasks, personal assistant and office services.
Upwork
Similar to the other platforms, Upwork allows you to share your talent and services with clients in need. The Upwork platform takes freelancers through ways to earn money, how to explore the work available in your field, and ways to advertise. The Freelancer Plus option increases the amount of "connects" freelancers can make on the platform.