{"id":3585,"date":"2025-12-11T14:51:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelance.ca\/blog\/?p=3585"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:51:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:51:40","slug":"big-news-powerful-new-features-have-arrived-on-freelance-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelance.ca\/blog\/big-news-powerful-new-features-have-arrived-on-freelance-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Big News: Powerful New Features Have Arrived on freelance.ca!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At <strong>freelance.ca<\/strong>, we&#8217;re always working to create a more effective, transparent, and rewarding experience for both freelancers and companies. Today, we\u2019re thrilled to introduce several powerful new features designed to highlight top talent, improve visibility, and simplify recruitment like never before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a freelancer looking to stand out, or a company searching for the perfect match, these updates are built to elevate your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Freelancers: Stand Out &amp; Get Noticed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing Top Rated Profiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to launch our new <strong>Top Rated<\/strong> profile badge\u2014an exclusive highlight for freelancers who have earned <strong>3 or more verified references<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This badge is more than just a mark of achievement. It instantly signals credibility, experience, and trust\u2014helping freelancers rise to the top in a competitive marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add past projects under <strong>Work Experience<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request verification from your previous clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once 3 references are confirmed, you automatically earn the <strong>Top Rated<\/strong> status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies can now filter profiles by \u201cTop Rated,\u201d meaning the most trusted freelancers get discovered faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Ready to earn yours? Add your references and watch your profile shine!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Premium Visibility: Be Seen First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For freelancers who want maximum exposure, we\u2019ve expanded the benefits of our <strong>Premium<\/strong> membership with a brand-new <strong>Premium Visibility Badge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium freelancers now enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A special profile badge that helps you stand out instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority placement at the top of company application lists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased direct contact from companies\u2014even those with basic accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means your profile doesn\u2019t just get seen\u2014it gets seen <strong>first<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Upgrade to PREMIUM and take your visibility to the next level.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Corporations: Smart Tools for Faster Hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing Company Search Agents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment just got a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies can now create <strong>Search Agents<\/strong> that automatically scout the platform for freelancers who match specific criteria. Instead of searching manually, let the system work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better\u2014you choose how often results arrive in your inbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature ensures you never miss out on top talent while saving valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up a search agent, simply go to your left-side menu under <strong>profile<\/strong> and select <strong>search agents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Better Experience for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These new features were built with our community in mind\u2014bringing more transparency, stronger connections, and smoother workflows to both freelancers and companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re aiming to highlight your experience or streamline your talent search, these updates are here to help you succeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At freelance.ca, we&#8217;re always working to create a more effective, transparent, and rewarding experience for both freelancers and companies. 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