Hiring a freelancer for the first time

Four steps, one guide each: decide, brief, choose, accept.

1. Step 1

   Before you hire

   Deciding what to hand over first and whether it is worth outsourcing at all.

   Guide for this step is being written.

2. Step 2

   Writing the brief

   Turning a vague wish into a brief a freelancer can quote and build from.

   Guide for this step is being written.

3. Step 3

   Choosing tools and people

   Comparing approaches and reading a seller profile before you order.

   Guide for this step is being written.

4. Step 4

   Acceptance and handover

   Testing what you received, owning the accounts, and pricing maintenance.

   • Acceptance checklist: does it run unattended?