Requests for Paid Services

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by souperman

I have experience the same thing. I complete some work and ask to update the thread, but not many do, or they just forget about it.

Same here. I've only run into one person that said they were going to update their thread, but never happened.

[bahauddinweb]

good job

[JacquiiDesigns]

I've found that emailing the client, asking them to fill out a testimonial for your services is easier than getting them to update their vB.org thread. I've made a template for testimonial feedback - may help some of you if you have your own freelance portfolio online:

Would you care to complete a brief feedback regarding your experience with JacquiiDesigns? We'd surely appreciate it! Find our testimonial form at http://jacquiidesigns.com/testimonial.html

What should your testimonial include?
Your testimonial should be 1 or 2 paragraphs and include a brief feedback regarding the service(s) JacquiiDesigns has provided you. Please be specific about your particular project. The following is suggested topics you may want to include in your testimonial:

• Did we complete the project in the manner you expected?
• Did our customer service -- whether professional or otherwise -- meet your expectations?
• Was your project completed on the time schedule we discussed during your initial consultation?
• Did our JacquiiDesigns representative make you smile or laugh or otherwise feel welcome?
• Would you hire JacquiiDesigns service(s) again for any future projects you may have?
• Would you recommend JacquiiDesigns to your friends and/or collegues?

When I open my portfolio site later this month, I'll have 20+ testimonials - half of which have come from completed vB.org project requests. So while getting clients to update their thread may be a bit of a hassle - sending them a quick email, will generally make it easier for them to respond back with testimonial feedback.

HTH

J.

[RobbieZ]

After spotting a paid services request, I quickly boxed off the job as it was pretty quick for me and my skill-set. I PM'd the requester and didn't get a reply.

Won't be doing that again in a hurry!