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Freelancer.com goes global after four million milestone
Jobs

Freelancer.com goes global after four million milestone

Australian start-up breaks through four million projects, 25 regional marketplaces, 15 currencies and 10 languages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012

Global Stories

Freelancing stories

Freelance like a pro: Insider tips from millionaire freelancers on Fiverr
Microsoft

Freelance like a pro: Insider tips from millionaire freelancers on Fiverr

Millionaire Fiverr freelancers share pivotal tips on thriving in the freelance world, from skill development to client relationships. Here's how to excel.

By Fiverr • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board
Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash
Crypto

Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash

Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning
Hybrid & Remote Work

COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?
Marketing Technologies

Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Freelancer.com hits landmark 10 million members
Marketing Technologies

Freelancer.com hits landmark 10 million members

Starting 2014 on a high after a promising finish to 2013, Freelancer.com has smashed through 10 million members.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?
Information Communication & Technology

Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?

The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Freelancer.com smashes 8 million user mark
Engineering

Freelancer.com smashes 8 million user mark

Freelancer.com breaks through 8 million user mark, adding 10 new languages to reach a total of 30. The platform now supports professionals in 234 countries.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
Freelancer.com posts 100% revenue boost
Freelancing

Freelancer.com posts 100% revenue boost

Freelancer.com reports 103% increase in revenue for Q1 2013, as it becomes world's largest outsourcing marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013
Fastest growing online jobs in 2012
Hyperscale

Fastest growing online jobs in 2012

Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
Kiwis get wise to Freelancer
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis get wise to Freelancer

Value of projects completed hits one million NZD for the Kiwi arm of the world's largest outsourcing and crowd-sourcing marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Freelancing stories

Money now outweighs health as key to UK life satisfaction
Hybrid & Remote Work

Money now outweighs health as key to UK life satisfaction

Money has overtaken health, time and relationships as the main driver of life satisfaction in the UK, new research from Intuit shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills
Fintech

Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills

Vinted sellers risk surprise HMRC tax bills as booming side hustles push more Britons over the £1,000 self-assessment threshold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer
Digital Transformation

UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise
Low code & No code

UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director
Hyperscale

Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director

Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024