Define the job first
A bounded design or technical project can fit a freelance contract. Recurring calls, lead follow-up and daily administration call for a role with clear hours and responsibilities.
Upwork allows clients to post a job or search talent, review proposals, agree on terms, and manage contracts and payment. See Upwork’s client guide.
Compare the responsibilities
- Finding talent: On Upwork, you search or post and review responses. Boogie recruits and screens for your defined role.
- Choosing: You pick a freelancer on Upwork. With Boogie, you interview and approve the recommended candidate.
- Directing work: You brief a freelancer. With Boogie, you train on your business, set priorities and give feedback; Boogie provides staffing support.
- Best fit: A bounded assignment suits a marketplace. Recurring work can benefit from one consistent team member.
Either way, give clear tasks and feedback. Compare the actual scope, pricing and terms of each quote.
Four questions before hiring
- What work repeats every week?
- How many hours and what experience are needed?
- Who trains and reviews the work?
- What happens when fit or scope changes?
Also compare direct hiring and read our first remote hire guide.