I’ve been thinking about putting up a profile on eLance. From what I’ve read, there are some freelancers who have been making a killing on there. I’m sure those that do are putting a lot into it, but what I’m curious about is how many are putting a lot into it and not getting much in return. I looked through some of the writing profiles, and found that there were pages upon pages of results of people who had made $0.

Another thing that concerns me is the fact that I don’t have any writing credentials. My only degree is in business management. I’m thinking that could quite possibly hurt me, even though most writing for the web should not require a Master’s degree.

And finally there is the price. You can post a profile for free, but if you want to be proactive and bid on projects you have to pay a monthly fee. There is a starter type package that only costs $11 per month, so that’s not too bad. I’ll have to look at the budget and see if I have that to spare on something that is not a sure thing- if I decide to proceed.

Has anyone out there had any luck with eLance? If so I would love to hear about your experiences.