If you have been using Elance over the past year, you've probably noticed some changes. We've recently added enhanced provider and project search, enhanced profiles including video, click-to-call, chat, the Water Cooler discussion forums, Elance University, and more I haven't mentioned with more yet to come.
These changes have been received very positively - the proof of the pudding is that the number of jobs available for Elance service providers has increased substantially this past year. I'd like to take a moment to tell you about what we are working toward at Elance, so that (hopefully!) you'll be as excited as we are about the new workplace we are building.
Our goal is to build the best workplace for our users - where entrepreneurs and small businesses can easily hire and work on demand with great service providers. As more and more of you start new businesses, freelance from home and hire virtual assistants, we want Elance to be your "new virtual workplace". We've just begun to take those steps, and though we're excited to make this vision come to life, we'll be 100 times more successful with your feedback. The Water Cooler is about better communication in the Elance community, so that we can have a conversation about the virtual workplace of your dreams.
And today we launched the Elance Blog so that you can meet the team creating the new Elance. We look forward to hearing from you.
