As an Elance contractor, I’m sure you’ve noticed your “level”: the little number that appears next to your feedback stars and earnings. Every Elance contractor starts at level one, and then slowly rises in the rankings based on a number of performance stats.
Why should you care about your level? Because it affects your search ranking and your visibility on the Elance system. When buyers search for contractors, they usually begin with the top-ranked candidates: if you’re at level one, you’re unlikely to make it on the list.
The exact formula used to calculate your level… Continue Reading…
