Odesk Questions

1. Well for finding new projects at odesk there is need of just bidding on projects and no fees is required. It is a Free site for Freelancers. 2. The software of odesk is needed to be installed because from that software only you can join the team of the buyer on whose projects you will be working. It is like a time register . It is more importantly needed for Hourly Jobs because it takes screenshot of the computer screen after every 15 minutes to be registered in the Work Diary of the Freelancer so that the buyer comes to know exactly that how much time is being given to the Hourly project . For fixed project it is not much needed but still it is better to keep the record of your work . The work diary is the authentic proof of the provider to claim their work if by any chance any dispute arises. So this software is a very helpful tool and yes it is necessary to download and install it. I have worked on odesk and also downloaded the software , there is no risk involved .. After completing the work on hourly basis you have to log off the software so that screen shots of the screen are not recorded. 3. I selected PayPal as my payment option , but there are a number of options for cashing out like Payoneer Card , Odesk Master Debit Card . There is ample information given about the payment methods so you should choose according to your comfort of getting cash and paying the fees for payouts.