Comments on: Pro Bono Web Work Will Pay Out in the End http://www.odesk.com/blog/2009/06/pro-bono-web-work-will-pay-out-in-the-end/ oDesk - The Future of Work Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:03:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: AstrosKim http://www.odesk.com/blog/2009/06/pro-bono-web-work-will-pay-out-in-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-64188 AstrosKim Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:53 +0000 http://www.odesk.com/blog/?p=5762#comment-64188 very good points, Susan. I agree wholeheartedly! very good points, Susan. I agree wholeheartedly!

]]> By: Susan http://www.odesk.com/blog/2009/06/pro-bono-web-work-will-pay-out-in-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-64187 Susan Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.odesk.com/blog/?p=5762#comment-64187 You get out of pro bono work what you put into it. It is completely understandable for those who can't freelance for free. We all understand not having enough money to put paid work aside, but there are those who can't afford NOT to freelance for free. These are new grads, or professionals caught between the 'print is dead/Web is all" era who need credible portfolio projects and "time investment/learning" projects. A lot of people have a lot of trouble getting paid Web design work unless they have been paid as a professional Web designer/developer. I have found non-profits more than appreciative, always willing to spread your name around, and they are very happy to provide testimonials for you. Helping out your community is an eye opening endeavor. If someone can't afford to pay for something you should not feel insulted. No one makes you do these projects. You decide if you WANT to. The best part about it, (the missing money element), makes the experiences refreshing; and design actually takes on more altruistic and realistic goals. Consulting is another possibility. You get out of pro bono work what you put into it. It is completely understandable for those who can’t freelance for free. We all understand not having enough money to put paid work aside, but there are those who can’t afford NOT to freelance for free. These are new grads, or professionals caught between the ‘print is dead/Web is all” era who need credible portfolio projects and “time investment/learning” projects. A lot of people have a lot of trouble getting paid Web design work unless they have been paid as a professional Web designer/developer.

I have found non-profits more than appreciative, always willing to spread your name around, and they are very happy to provide testimonials for you. Helping out your community is an eye opening endeavor. If someone can’t afford to pay for something you should not feel insulted. No one makes you do these projects. You decide if you WANT to.

The best part about it, (the missing money element), makes the experiences refreshing; and design actually takes on more altruistic and realistic goals.

Consulting is another possibility.

]]> By: Jessie F. http://www.odesk.com/blog/2009/06/pro-bono-web-work-will-pay-out-in-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-63596 Jessie F. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:10:14 +0000 http://www.odesk.com/blog/?p=5762#comment-63596 You know, as Project manager for Vois.com I have a lot of discussions with the members that don't want to freelance for free becuase they put in so much time going to school for it, paying the tuition, and for the kind of work it is, they deserve to get paid. It's insulting when someone wants to build a website but doesn't want to pay or can't, to the designer. I have to agree with the designers on that part but for those who are willing to do it for free and take that risk, then yes, the owner of the site, really should help this designer get his/her name out there. Thank you for that. On another note, why not scratch each others backs. For example, "Help me market my Business, and I will do some design work for you!" Right? You know, as Project manager for Vois.com I have a lot of discussions with the members that don’t want to freelance for free becuase they put in so much time going to school for it, paying the tuition, and for the kind of work it is, they deserve to get paid.

It’s insulting when someone wants to build a website but doesn’t want to pay or can’t, to the designer. I have to agree with the designers on that part but for those who are willing to do it for free and take that risk, then yes, the owner of the site, really should help this designer get his/her name out there. Thank you for that.

On another note, why not scratch each others backs. For example, “Help me market my Business, and I will do some design work for you!” Right?

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