Shido

@therealders Thanks for the question. We have 6 steps to quality assurance. We like to say we have the top 1%-ers through 1) inviting from quality sources, 2-4) putting them through 3 rounds of recruiting, 5) giving customers at least one free round of revisions and 6) offering our refund guarantee where the task still doesn't match the description after the free round of revisions. That's why we have >95% customer satisfaction on each order (measured by customer ratings from each job posted). Our writers are all native-English, from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia only. They all have PR/media experience - some are published authors and others have written for sites like Inc, The Guardian, and The Examiner. Designers can be based anywhere in the world as long as their portfolios are top notch and their English is strong. Data-entry is mainly out of a few trusted BPO centres around the world, but also through US-based freelancers. So, no, it's tough to become a Speedlancer. We don't even have an application form on our site, so good luck 'applying', and of those that we meticulously *invite*, only 20% actually get through!

@stoneadam @therealders Hello, 20-percenter here. I think that, on top of the stringent process Adam just outlined, I add my own yardstick: I make SURE I can complete the task before I even bid. (I do data automation, so it's just a matter of understanding the client's ad hoc request.)

@percival Thanks for posting Sean! Very excited about this launch of Shido!