How do I sign up for a Free Basic Membership Plan?

A Free Basic Membership plan includes a free listing in Elance's directory of professional service providers.  There are two types of basic plans: Individual and Business.  You can create your individual or business profile, where you can enter a marketing message about the services you offer, business contact information, relevant experience, and upload a portfolio of your best sample work.  You have a limited number of Connects, which you can use to submit proposals.  You can later upgrade to one of Elance's paid memberships in order to receive Connects, allowing you to submit more proposals on projects and receive more potential buyer phone calls and chats.

To subscribe to a Free Basic Membership Plan, please follow the steps below:

1. Start by clicking here.

2. Click on the ‘Get a Profile’ button located on the right.

3. Click on the radio button for an Individual or Business Plan, then choose the ‘Basic’ radio button.  Choose your skill category, and click 'Continue.'

4. On the next page, choose your username, password, enter your contact information and follow the prompts.