Picking the wrong freelancer costs time and money. Use these five steps to evaluate talent on Flexable and hire someone who’ll succeed.

Step 1: Start With the Work Samples

Review a freelancer’s portfolio on Flexable. Look for projects like yours, such as a blog for your niche or a redesigned website. Focus on real results, like published content or live sites, not just concepts or sketches, to confirm they can deliver.

Step 2: Read Profile Insights, Not Just Skills

Skip generic skill lists. Check the freelancer’s profile description for their approach and results, like boosting site traffic by 30%. Look for signs they take ownership, such as describing how they solved a client’s problem, not just tools they know.

Step 3: Use the Outcome Match Tags

Flexable tags freelancers based on your project goals, like customer retention or app development. Choose those aligned with your needs over generalists. A freelancer tagged for email campaigns is better for your newsletter than a broad marketer.

Step 4: Ask Smart Pre-Hire Questions

Message freelancers on Flexable to ask what they need to start or how they’d tackle a specific task, like improving your site’s speed. Detailed, practical answers show expertise. Vague or generic replies suggest they’re not the right fit.

Step 5: Check Communication Style

Notice how freelancers respond. Are they clear, quick (within a day), and focused on your project? Clear communication predicts smooth collaboration. Choose someone who explains their plan simply over someone who over promises.

Takeaway 

Check real work, read for ownership, use outcome tags, ask focused questions, and value clear communication to hire the best freelancer.