History of Freelancer
Freelancer.com, founded in 2009 by Matt Barrie, is an online platform that connects businesses and individuals with freelancers offering services across a wide range of fields, including programming, design, marketing, and writing. It was created with the goal of providing a convenient and efficient way for employers to hire freelancers from around the world and for freelancers to find work in their specialized areas. The platform quickly grew in popularity, offering a user-friendly interface for both freelancers and employers to communicate, collaborate, and manage projects.
In 2014, Freelancer.com acquired another major freelancing platform, vWorker (formerly Rent A Coder), further expanding its reach in the freelance job market. Over the years, Freelancer.com has introduced various features such as milestone payments, project bidding, and skill tests, all aimed at improving the user experience and ensuring the quality of work on the platform. It now boasts millions of users globally, making it one of the largest freelance marketplaces in the world.
Today, Freelancer.com continues to innovate and expand, offering job categories ranging from software development to graphic design, and it remains a popular platform for both freelancers looking for flexible work opportunities and companies seeking specialized talent.