Advice on Hiring a VA please

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welly_59

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I'm looking to hire a VA to do the tier 1 web building work for me. Pretty much building web2.0s etc.

Any recommendations or tips on what to look out for?

Maybe someone on here is offering a VA service? or where else is good to look?

 

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khokan

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you can check out Upwork but you pretty much need to either a) train them first or b) pay higher for experienced people

it's your call. I personally prefer to pay higher, ensuring the work gets done well. and I wont lose no sanity yelling at incompetent VAs.

 

Panther28

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ask them to build you 1, before you ask them to do 10

 

seosky

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We offer tier1 linking service, but you can also check marketplace there are many service provider for tier 1 linking.

 

peter2will

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Imho, from my experience it's much better to use services in here (BST) than hiring a VA

 

sergey007

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I would recommend you using Upwork (Odesk in past). But be careful hiring people there. Some employees are to irresponsible. Try to hire those that have at least 100+ hours billed, have positive feedbacks and are "Odesk ready".

 

RTSteam

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If you prefer to hire someone then it would be better to look for someone with tons of experience. This may cost you a bit more but it would be worth it, especially if he is able to deliver what you expected from him to deliver.

 

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archon10

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I've been looking at VAs too, OP. It's tough because you have to give up some of your trust. Something a lot of my customers do is have a phone call with me. Then they can just kinda feel my personality. I would do the same for a VA.

 

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annandahappy

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archon10 said:

I've been looking at VAs too, OP. It's tough because you have to give up some of your trust. Something a lot of my customers do is have a phone call with me. Then they can just kinda feel my personality. I would do the same for a VA.

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100% effing agree with you on this! Some dont even wanna pick up my Skype call, like wtf. I want someone honest and accountable and if you dont want to talk to me, then it plainly won't work.

 

RTSteam

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archon10 said:

I've been looking at VAs too, OP. It's tough because you have to give up some of your trust. Something a lot of my customers do is have a phone call with me. Then they can just kinda feel my personality. I would do the same for a VA.

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Using video chat/call would be great idea, especially if one wants to establish trust between two parties.

 

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serplogix

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When you deal with VAs make sure to talk to them over phone/skype or whatever means you have. If they're uncomfortable in talking to you, then it could be a bad signal. Always test them hard before you pick the right one.