Last Updated on September 16, 2022 by Natalie

Recently, I wrote a post about the different job alert email lists for work from home jobs.

In addition to those, there are websites for jobs that you can only browse by visiting the website.

Here is a list of those that are important for a stay at home mom looking to work from home.

Upwork

I’m including this one because it’s a biggie in the freelancing world.

You can search for projects and even some long term work opportunities here. The search options allow you to select how many hours per week you’re interested in or how long the project can run.

How it works: You create a profile for yourself displaying your skills and relevant work experience. You can even have separate specialized profiles which will be referenced depending on which has a matching skillset. For example, I have one profile that specializes in copywriting/editing and another that is dedicated to digital marketing. If I am bidding on a writing project, my writing profile will be the one shown to the client.

You have to purchase credits to bid on projects. Bid cost depends on how much a project is offering to pay. But you can buy 20 credits for $3.

My Opinion

Truth be told, I found it very challenging to get my first job on Upwork because employers tend to want a freelancer who has reviews and a good success rating. I can’t blame them. I have been on the employer side before and I did the same.

What that means for newbies is that you will probably need to take some (way) underpaid gigs at first to get some clients and collect some reviews…which sooks.

Particularly when you consider that Upwork keeps 20% of whatever you bid.

Upwork is not the site for me, personally. However, I think Upwork may be a good fit for someone who is in the process of gaining experience.

Hiremymom.com

This is a job website that caters to moms looking for work…if you didn’t already pick up on that.

How it works: You need to pay to be a member and apply to the jobs listed here.

There is a post they dedicated to explaining why a paid job search site is better than a free one and honestly, while I don’t currently find myself in a position to pay for anything other than food and my mortgage, it makes total sense.

You’re a needle in a haystack on many of these popular free job search sites. Everyone has access, making your chances slimmer.

On a paid site, (in this case, one targeting moms) you are up against less competition.

You’re also looking at jobs posted by employers willing to pay to post a job, which says something about the client.

While we can all understand the preference to avoid spending money, what kind of client would you rather work for? One looking to spend as little as possible? Or one that accepts and respects the spending game?

You will occasionally receive an email reminding you to check out the new jobs posted on the site which is nice.

Flexjobs

I was a subscriber to Flexjobs for a little over 2 years and 2 months. I canceled today, 2/8/22. It didn’t make sense for me.

I was spending $15 a month and barely checking the new job postings. The times I signed on, I didn’t see opportunities of interest.

However, it’s worth noting that it’s legit and many people think it’s worth the low price (ranges from $4.17 to $14.95 per month).

Ben Taylor, blogger at homeworkingclub.com, wrote a whole post reviewing flexjobs here.

I love Ben’s blog because he knows his stuff regarding working from home and writes honest and transparent, easy-to-scan posts.

In short, I didn’t find matches for the kind of work I was interested in (probably because I am looking for opportunities that are much looser than anything ongoing). Plus, I didn’t like that there wasn’t consistency between listings. Some mention salary, while others don’t. The jobs come from various different places so they share what they want.

Fiverr

Fiverr is known for getting cheap freelancer services, however, costs for different packages range tremendously.

How it works: You create a profile advertising your services and listing packages and pricing.

Tip: Check out other profiles of individuals offering the same services as you to get an idea of how to set up your packages and how much they charge.

Of course, when setting your prices as a newbie to the site, consider the fact that you need to have an edge over your competition if you’re looking to gain clients and reviews.

Don’t go too low. Just a smidge lower than someone with a couple of good reviews.

Once you have some stellar reviews, you can raise prices to compete with others who have great reviews.

The Mom Project

Once again, I am including The Mom Project.

I referenced it in my list of remote job notification email lists every job searcher should be on.

It’s a bit of a hybrid.

How it works: You set up a profile with your skills and experience and you can apply to the jobs on their website.

Whenever a new job that matches your skill set is posted, you’ll receive an email letting you know you’ve been matched and with a link to the opportunity.

I LOVE The Mom Project.

I have no affiliation.

Simply, I have gotten so many quality leads and interviews from this site alone.

I don’t know how effective it is for all industries but I have had a great experience finding leads for copywriting and digital marketing opportunities.

That’s All Folks

That wraps it up for my list of remote job websites. If you know of any other good ones that I didn’t include, sharing is caring! Please comment below or email me at themamapreneurblog@gmail.com.