Outsourcing

I Regret My $46k Website Redesign
Mistakes I made working with my first design agency.
Guidelines for Freelance Developers Working with Me
I provide this document when advertising dev jobs, and I pay freelancers to read it when they begin working with me.
Hiring Content Writers: A Guide for Small Businesses
A complete walkthrough of how I find freelance writers, screen them, and train them to work with me.
The Dumbest Task I Ever Outsourced
I derive immense satisfaction from outsourcing my chores, even when it causes me to pay $96 to clean a $39 keyboard.
What I Learned About Upwork from a Bumbling Scammer
How I solved the mystery of the worst scammer I’ve ever encountered.
How to Hire a Cartoonist to Make Your Blog Less Boring
With no idea what I was doing, I hired a cartoonist to illustrate my blog. The results were surprisingly positive.
The Perils of Outsourcing Your MVP
A few months ago, I had a brilliant idea for a website. Then, I had an even brillianter idea: build the website, but outsource all the work.
How I Hired a Freelance Editor for My Blog
It’s surprisingly easy to hire a blog editor, and it provides tremendous value.
Adventures in Outsourcing: Cooking with TaskRabbit
Hiring a personal chef on the cheap