Learn how Hourspent's good and bad indicators affect your ability to attract top talent
Learn how Hourspent's good and bad indicators affect your ability to attract top talent
Trust and transparency are essential part of Hourspent ecosystem. That’s why we use Good and Bad Indicators to help freelancers and clients build better, faster, and more professional connections.
Whether you're new to Hourspent or looking to improve your hiring experience, this guide will walk you through what these indicators mean, how they work, and how they impact your success on the platform.
Good indicators are positive signals that show you're active, responsive, and serious about working with freelancers. These behaviors help attract high-quality, vetted talent and improve the visibility and appeal of your projects.
| Behavior | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Responding to proposals | Shows freelancers you’re engaged and respectful of their time. |
| Approving or declining proposals | Keeps your project active and increases trust with vetted freelancers. |
| Sending messages or follow-up questions | Builds relationships and clarifies expectations. |
| Managing projects or funding escrow | Signals a financial commitment and intent to move forward. |
| Leaving reviews after working with freelancers | Builds trust and boosts your reputation in the community. |
The more consistently you demonstrate these behaviors, the more attractive your projects become to top-tier freelancers browsing the marketplace.
Bad indicators are negative signals that suggest inactivity, disinterest, or unreliability. These behaviors can make vetted freelancers hesitant to apply to your project even if it’s a great opportunity.
| Behavior | Why It Hurts |
|---|---|
| Ignoring proposals | Tells other freelancers that the project may not be active or the client isn't engaged. |
| Not replying to messages | Creates doubt about your seriousness or communication habits. |
| Never approving proposals or funding escrow | Suggests low follow-through or uncertainty. |
| No project updates or activity over time | May lead to your project being deprioritized in search visibility. |
These signals discourage qualified freelancers from applying to your projects, which lowers your chances of finding the right match.
On Hourspent, freelancers carefully evaluate which clients to work with just as clients evaluate which freelancers to hire. Your activity history and responsiveness play a major role in that decision.
Good indicators:
Boost your credibility.
Increase the number of quality proposals.
Help you hire faster and with less friction.
Bad indicators:
Decrease engagement with your project.
Result in fewer or lower-quality proposals.
Can delay your hiring timeline or project success.
Improving your standing on Hourspent is easy and it starts with simple actions:
Reply or Approve proposals, if you’re interested. OR
Decline proposals within a few days if you're not interested.
Communicate with freelancers who reach out.
Fund escrow when you're ready to move forward.
Leave a review after the project is complete.
These small steps make a big impact on your visibility and success on the platform.
We're always working to improve the experience for both clients and freelancers. If you have ideas on how Hourspent can make this process even better, we'd love to hear from you.
Just reach out to support or reply to any Hourspent email with your thoughts.
Good and bad indicators aren’t just metrics. They’re reflections of how engaged you are with others. The more active you are, the more value you get from others.
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