We have launched an ambitious new project type called ScriptLance contests, and posted several of our own contests for freelancers today.
This will allow buyers to run contests and select winners based on submitted results, especially for creative tasks. The unique aspect of ScriptLance contests is that they are not just for graphic design (like the other contest websites out there) such as logo creation, but can be used to get feedback on several tasks, including: finding a business name, slogan, ad text, doing research, as well as answering questions. The possibilities are limitless.
ScriptLance contests must be posted with Pre-Paid or Featured status. Prize money can also be set by moving funds into Project Escrow, another new feature that complements contests. This assures freelancers that the buyer has the money to pay the winners.
The other unique aspect of ScriptLance contests are that they allow, and encourage, freelancers to interact with the crowd: by replying to each other and voting on submissions. ScriptLance will track contributions made (and police abuses) and award $100 every month to the top contributors. This means that freelancers can earn extra money, without even submitting their own contest entries. And it means buyers get a brainstorming session with every contest they post. If contests are a success we hope to increase the monthly prizes.
All these features are laid out in a modern comment board that makes it easy to visualize and distinguish contest entries, replies and comments by the buyer.
You can see the new features by viewing and participating in one of the several contests ScriptLance has posted today:
- Contest: Suggest the best tooltip code for ScriptLance
- Contest: Think of a new slogan for ScriptLance
- Contest: E-Mail Newsletter design for ScriptLance
- Contest: Create a Mascot for ScriptLance
Tip: get notified of new projects and contests posted by ScriptLance by subscribing to our buyer RSS feed.
Feedback is welcome. Thank you.
-Rene Trescases
Owner, ScriptLance.com
