{"id":84326,"date":"2017-03-01T17:05:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T16:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=84326"},"modified":"2017-11-27T09:32:12","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T08:32:12","slug":"freelance-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Best websites for freelance work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>digital nomad <\/strong>lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular around the world and Barcelona is no exception. Here in Barcelona, there is a thriving <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-most-inspiring-coworking-centers-in-barcelona-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freelance community<\/a><\/strong> as more and more are after the freedom which this lifestyle brings. But for those who are just starting out, it can be hard to know exactly where to find <strong>freelance work<\/strong>. So here are some of the <strong>best freelancer websites in Spain<\/strong> to help you to grow your portfolio and <strong>freelance<\/strong> experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-work\/#Infojobs_Freelancer\" title=\"Infojobs Freelancer\">Infojobs Freelancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-work\/#Domestika\" title=\"Domestika\">Domestika<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-work\/#Upwork\" title=\"Upwork\">Upwork<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-work\/#Freelancer\" title=\"Freelancer\">Freelancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-work\/#Twago\" title=\"Twago\">Twago<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infojobs_Freelancer\"><\/span>Infojobs Freelancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_84327\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84327\" class=\"wp-image-84327 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/startup-photos-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-84327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Infojobs<\/strong> is a hugely popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-find-work-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">job search<\/a> site in Spain and <strong>Infojobs Freelancer<\/strong> is its <strong>freelance<\/strong> equivalent to help you find <strong>freelance projects<\/strong>. You create your profile and then search and send proposals to projects that fit your skills. You can also set up email alerts for new projects that fit your profile so you don\u2019t miss out on any potential work.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestika\"><\/span>Domestika<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Domestika<\/strong> is <em>the<\/em> site for <strong>creative freelancers <\/strong>in Spain. You can look for <strong>freelancing projects<\/strong>, jobs, and even create a portfolio. As well as providing a great community for creatives, <strong>Domestika<\/strong> also offers courses on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-for-photography-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photography<\/a>, graphic design, WordPress, Photoshop, illustrating and much more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelance-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 good reasons to be a freelancer in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upwork\"><\/span>Upwork<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite being one of the biggest <strong>freelancing platforms<\/strong> around, some <strong>freelancers<\/strong> recommend that you avoid <strong>Upwork<\/strong> altogether as you end up bidding for the lowest price on projects. However, if you are just starting out,\u00a0<strong>Upwork<\/strong> can be a great way to get <strong>freelance experience<\/strong> and recommendations. Plus, once you get good reviews you can start bidding for higher paid jobs. It also gives you access to a massive range of jobs, be it one off projects or long term positions.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelancer\"><\/span>Freelancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Freelancer<\/strong> works in a similar vein to <strong>Upwork,<\/strong> however, unlike other freelancing platforms <strong>Freelancer<\/strong> brings your competitive side out by letting you show off your skills and compete with other <strong>freelancers<\/strong> in different contests. The more you win, the more clients you can attract.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/freelancing-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Going freelance in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twago\"><\/span>Twago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_84328\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84328\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-84328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-28462-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-84328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Twago<\/strong> is another<strong> freelancer site<\/strong> which works in a similar way to <strong>Upwork<\/strong> but it specifically targets the European market. It mainly focuses on one-off <strong>freelancing projects<\/strong> and also provides an escrow payment service to make payment straightforward and easy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re thinking about becoming a <strong>freelancer in Spain or Barcelona<\/strong> and need to gain experience fast check out the above sites or comment below with any other <strong>freelancing sites<\/strong> you use\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-web-sites-for-job-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">look for work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for an apartment in the city? 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