If you are looking into freelancing to be your source of home income, you probably have heard of Elance.com, one of  the biggest freelance providers on the net. If you are new to Elance.com, congratulations on taking the step to financial freedom from home!

One of the biggest problems faced by freelancers who are new to the community is winning job proposals. While you might have all the skills you need to get job done, the problem lies in the lack of marketing skills – Marketing yourself, of course.

Here’s how you can win those job proposals from the hoards of other hungry freelancers.

Closely check and recheck your job proposal before submitting. Tailor and customize to fit the job description. A successful proposal shows that you clearly understand what needs to be done, conveys your skills and shows you have a genuine interest in the job.

Be quick to respond to the employer’s questions. It shows you are serious about the job and that you can provide fast, timely services. Follow-up with the employer if he does not reply in a few days to check to see if you can provide anymore information.

Try to quite a fair price, based on what you are capable of. Constantly bidding too low will only reflect the quality that you are able to provide and also lower your Elance rankings. Try adding skill sets to your portfolio to increase credibility so that you can show that your prices are worth it.

Finally, consider working regardless of the pay just to build credibility. A happy customer will write you a beautiful review or testimonial which will allow you to secure better jobs next time. Happy freelancing!