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Since opening our free Beta around a month ago, we've been super busy asking our users for feedback and improving the platform based on that. Here's a quick round up of everything we've shipped recently. Cover letters that don't sound robotic Hiring
A free, filterable directory of 536 verified sources for freelance work — recruitment agencies, job boards, marketplaces, and communities across design, tech, marketing, writing, and more. Filter by discipline, type, and region.
The current Shoutt platform closes on 17th July 2026, and a completely rebuilt version launches soon after. This one is built for permanent job search, not freelance work. Here's the full story behind that decision, what the new product does, and how the beta works if you want in.
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Finding freelance work has never been more fragmented. This guide organises the best freelance job boards by discipline — developers, designers, writers, marketers, video editors, and senior consultants — with honest community sentiment and clear guidance on which platforms suit which freelancers.
Most freelancer LinkedIn profiles lose clients before a word is read. Here's a section-by-section teardown of what's broken and how to fix it.
Ten Upwork alternatives reviewed for freelancers in 2026. Real pros, real cons, and Reddit sentiment — no affiliate fluff.