My process behind hiring freelancers, based on my experience in the past of working in content marketing and using freelancers on projects, and my experience of being hired as a freelance copywriter. Warning, contains memes.

1. THE DOS AND
DON'TS OF
HIRING A
FREELANCER
BY JO PETTY, COPYWRITER
jopetty.co.uk @joapet

2. Find the right person
Make things as smooth as possible
Work with each other again in the future

3. DO SHOP AROUND

4. Find the right fit
The person with the highest rate is probably the best
Ways to find freelancers

6. DO KNOW WHAT YOU
WANT

7. Write it down
What kind of person do you need?

8. DO GIVE PRECISE BRIEFS

9. Dealing with picky clients?
Send the freelancer everything you have
Decent freelancers will interpet the brief
Whatever you decide, write it down

10. DO GET A CONTRACT IN
PLACE

11. Doesn't have to be bed time reading
It's for the benefit of both parties

12. DO GIVE GOOD
FEEDBACK

13. Give constructive advice
It will strengthen your relationship

14. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK
QUESTIONS

15. It will ultimately speed things up
They're experts in their field

16. DO BE A GOOD CONTACT

17. Be responsive
Get someone else to do it

18. DON'T FORGET TO PAY
THE FREELANCER!

19. Know who processes payments
Don't leave it until the last minute
It keeps everyone sweet

20. THAT'S IT!
JOPETTY.CO.UK
@JOAPET