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Three ways boost your Elance level right now

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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.

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Which type of Elance membership is right for you?

Not clear on whether an Individual or a Small Business membership is the way to go on Elance? If you’re feeling a bit confused, there’s a good reason: it’s confusing.

The first thing you need to know about Small Business memberships is that you don’t need to be a business to qualify for one. If you’re a freelancer, you can freely choose between an Elance Individual and Small Business membership plan. You can also upgrade or downgrade at any time. A Small Business membership costs more (twice as much, in fact: $240 per year compared to $120 per year for an Individual membership), but depending on your needs, it could be a wise investment…

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