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For five dollars, you could buy a grande mocha Frappuccino at Starbucks, a Big Mac and 10-piece Chicken McNuggets at McDonald’s, or a completely new website redesign on Fiverr.

Creative marketplaces make it easy to outsource work and hire designers, writers, coders and more for one-off jobs. Between Fiverr, Freelancer, Upwork and other similar sites, there are at least two million freelancers ready for your project, charging anywhere from $5 to $500.

But how do these sites work, and which one should you choose for your project? We were wondering, too—so we decided to try them out. Here’s our first-hand account of using Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer, along with the results we got from each marketplace. Plus, we’ll cover some other marketplaces you can try and tips on finding the best freelancers.

The guide covers the following sections:

  • The Best Creative Marketplaces
  • Tips and Tricks for Using Creative Marketplaces
  • Creative Marketplace Options for Advanced Projects
  • How to Find the Best Freelancer for Your Project

To read the entire guide, click here.