I wrote a post with some tips on acquiring jobs via forums (like EF or SP) on my blog yesterday in response to some questions that I received.

I hope this info may help someone find the work they are looking to get:

Post: Acquiring Jobs Via Forums

Of course, I welcome any and all comments.

Thanks for sharing, just a few comments:

I've been based primarily among forums and the "online community" for the past 4 years, and most of what you said is common sense and basic business practices for securing customers over forums.

One main point which I will carry on stressing is if you are a member of a forum with a specific niche (web hosting, writing, publishing, etc) offer some related incentives for the specific audience. Such as: 25% Discount for Web hosts, or Buy a logo get one FREE for web publishers.

Endorsements are a major way to secure good long lasting business relationships over forums and message boards

Good points, both of you! Thanks for sharing Mike!

Very encouraging and good points to note, thanks...

If you are new, don’t get discouraged.

As Anthony said most of it's common sense / business practice but either way it should still help quite a lot of people as a lot seem to be lacking both nowadays.

Very nice article, I think this will help some freelancers that are just starting out. I would also add that it is good to get some feedback, especially if the forum has itrader installed or something.

Originally Posted by Worldwebuser

Bffft your don't seriosuly expect to get hired from a forum? And im talking about a serious job.

Well we are talking about smaller freelance jobs, not a career.

Thanks for tips, very thoughtful of you to help others. Hope more people come out and help others.