Kaustubh
Member • Dec 18, 2013
Odesk merges with Elance - What does it mean for freelancers?
Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk has sent out an email to all the members of Odesk that the service has decided to merge with Elance - one of the leaders where independent programmers can offer their services to those who are looking for it. Both these services will continue to operate separately and it's expected that the overall offerings of both the services will be enhanced. Closure of the merger may take about 4 months from now.
One of the most important aspect of the merger is that the engineering and design talent behind these two services will be one; but these services won't compete with each other for jobs and freelancers.
What does this mean for the freelancers who've been making a living on either or both of these services? Well, no change at all! It's only expected that the best of the features of both the websites will be available to everyone participating. It's just the 'behind the scene' change.
Have you been using and making money on Odesk or Elance? Share your thoughts below.
One of the most important aspect of the merger is that the engineering and design talent behind these two services will be one; but these services won't compete with each other for jobs and freelancers.
What does this mean for the freelancers who've been making a living on either or both of these services? Well, no change at all! It's only expected that the best of the features of both the websites will be available to everyone participating. It's just the 'behind the scene' change.
Have you been using and making money on Odesk or Elance? Share your thoughts below.
